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In The Media

by Foundation Staff

2.9.12

Teaching Professionalism

In 2010, the Josiah Macy, Jr. Foundation and the Institute on Medicine as a Profession (IMAP) jointly launched an initiative to teach professionalism to the next generation of physicians. Last year, five academic medical centers received awards to design and implement innovative programs to teach professionalism to students and residents.

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In The Media

by Foundation Staff

8.17.11

Cultural Competencies Matter in Health Professions Education

New York, NY

Narrowing and eventually eliminating health disparities will require that we tackle the cultural and linguistic barriers that hinder the ability of our health care system to provide quality care to all.

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In The Media

by Foundation Staff

7.19.11

The Importance of Reforming Continuing Medical Education

New York, NY

As we work to ensure doctors are equipped with the right skills to practice in today’s health care system, we must consider how best to educate both new and experienced professionals to provide collaborative care and establish effective teams.

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Grantee Voices

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by Foundation Staff

3.31.11

Macy and IMAP Presidents Reflect on New Professionalism Initiative Grants

New York, NY

The Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation and the Institute on Medicine as a Profession (IMAP) have recently forged a collaboration to improve the education of physicians.  Macy president George Thibault, M.D., and IMAP president David J. Rothman, Ph.D., recently announced a $250,000 Education and Training to Professionalism Initiative (ETPI).  Thibault and Rothman reflected on the new Initiative and its first round of grantees.

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