WASHINGTON, DC (March 16, 2017)—Today, researchers from the George Washington University’s Health Workforce Institute (GWHWI) unveiled a report that synthesizes new findings on the U.S. health workforce from six research centers and a technical center all funded by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). Since 2013, these Health Workforce Research Centers have collectively conducted nearly 70 studies that shed light on how health workforce needs are changing in response to the rapidly changing U.S. health landscape.
The new report offers significant insight into three themes:
The report, “Health Workforce Research Centers: Key Findings 2013-2016,” can be accessed at the GWHWI website here.
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WASHINGTON, DC (September 7, 2016)— The Milken Institute School of Public Health and the Beyond Flexner Alliance today announced the selection of the inaugural Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation Awards for Excellence in Social Mission in Health Professions Education.
The purpose of the Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation Awards is to recognize outstanding leadership in imbuing the social mission into health professions education. Social mission is defined as activities or initiatives that teach, model, or improve community engagement, diversity, disparities reduction, value based care, or engagement with the social determinants of health. Social mission enhancement means making programs not only better, but fairer. This year’s nomination process was highly competitive with awards presented in four categories: individual excellence, program excellence, institutional excellence, and lifetime achievement. Inaugural Awardees – 2016
Each awardee receives $2000 and a commemorative plaque. The awards are supported by the Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation, which is dedicated to improving the health of the public by advancing the education and training of health professionals. About Milken Institute School of Public Health at the George Washington University: Established in July 1997 as the School of Public Health and Health Services, Milken Institute School of Public Health is the only school of public health in the nation’s capital. Today, more than 1,900 students from 54 U.S. states and territories and more than 50 countries pursue undergraduate, graduate and doctoral-level degrees in public health. The school also offers an online Master of Public Health, MPH@GW, and an online Executive Master of Health Administration, MHA@GW, which allow students to pursue their degree from anywhere in the world. The GW Residency Fellowship in Health Policy (RFHP) is featured in this Kaiser Health News article. The fellowship is directed by Dr. Fitzhugh Mullan, co-Director of the Health Workforce Institute (HWI), and Dr. Jim Scott and Dr. Guenevere Burke, both HWI members. The goal of the RFHP is to provide residents with an understanding of U.S. health policy and its implications for medical practice and health care in the United States. Read article
The George Washington University Health Workforce Institute received a $5.5 million grant from the Atlantic Philanthropies to embark on a five-year project to promote equity in the health care and health policy industries. Read article
On September 17, 2015, a group of researchers, policymakers, and workforce experts came together to celebrate the official launch of the George Washington University Health Workforce Institute (GWHWI). Guest speakers Karen DeSalvo, Acting Assistant Secretary for Health and Tim Evans, the Senior Director for Health, Nutrition and Population Global Practice at the World Bank Group, praised the GWHWI as an important national and global initiative. In addition, GW's public health dean Lynn Goldman stated that the institute will fulfill the public service goal set forth by GW’s strategic plan.
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