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October 25, 2016 │News - 16th International Health Workforce Collaborative
Clese Erikson chaired the 16th International Health Workforce Collaborative, October 25-28, 2016, an invitation-only gathering of leading workforce experts and policy leaders from the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand. The meeting included an in-depth exploration of shared workforce challenges across the countries related to patient centered care, credentialing, disruptive innovations, and leadership. Patricia Pittman and Edward Salsberg presented at the conference which was hosted this year by the U.S. in Washington, DC. Planning has begun for the 17th conference which will take place in New Zealand in spring 2018 and Ms. Erikson will chair the U.S. delegation.
Clese Erikson chaired the 16th International Health Workforce Collaborative, October 25-28, 2016, an invitation-only gathering of leading workforce experts and policy leaders from the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand. The meeting included an in-depth exploration of shared workforce challenges across the countries related to patient centered care, credentialing, disruptive innovations, and leadership. Patricia Pittman and Edward Salsberg presented at the conference which was hosted this year by the U.S. in Washington, DC. Planning has begun for the 17th conference which will take place in New Zealand in spring 2018 and Ms. Erikson will chair the U.S. delegation.
September 11, 2016 │News - The GWHWI co-hosted a conference on Health Workforce Innovations with the Texas Medical Center in Houston. The goal of this meeting was to identify promising health workforce innovations that support delivery system transformation and develop recommendations for their implementation. GWHWI members Patricia Pittman, Clese Erikson, and Edward Salsberg presented on behalf of GWHWI.
September 7, 2016 │News - Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation Awardees Announced
The Milken Institute School of Public Health and the Beyond Flexner Alliance announced the selection of the inaugural Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation Awards for Excellence in Social Mission in Health Professions Education.
Congratulations to the following awardees:
The Milken Institute School of Public Health and the Beyond Flexner Alliance announced the selection of the inaugural Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation Awards for Excellence in Social Mission in Health Professions Education.
Congratulations to the following awardees:
- Individual Excellence: Thomas F. Curtin, MD
- Program Excellence: Putting Families First: An Interprofessional Family Health (IFH) Experience - University of Florida
- Institutional Excellence: Morehouse School of Medicine
- Lifetime Achievement: H. Jack Geiger, MD
September 1, 2016 │News - GWHWI Featured in the GW Hatchet
The GW Hatchet followed-up with the GWHWI a year after its launch. This story focused on the Institute's growing research portfolio, the addition of new members, and its role in mentoring doctoral students.
The GW Hatchet followed-up with the GWHWI a year after its launch. This story focused on the Institute's growing research portfolio, the addition of new members, and its role in mentoring doctoral students.
June 21, 2016 │News -POLITICO Pro Health Care Briefing: Scope of Practice in the ACA Era
Dr. Patricia Pittman, Co-Director of the GW HWI, was part of a panel of leading experts convened by the POLITICO's Pro Health Care team to examine the policy debate over broadening and enhancing the health care workforce, particularly in primary care, mental health, and aging.
Dr. Patricia Pittman, Co-Director of the GW HWI, was part of a panel of leading experts convened by the POLITICO's Pro Health Care team to examine the policy debate over broadening and enhancing the health care workforce, particularly in primary care, mental health, and aging.
June 10, 2016 │News - States Attack a Severe Doctor Shortage
This story features several state initiatives to address a doctor shortage that is going to get worse in much of the nation, especially in states with large rural areas or high concentrations of minorities. The solution to the shortage is believed to be producing more doctors, which the nation gradually doing. The AAMC says medical school enrollment — nearly 87,000 — has increased 25 percent since 2002.
This story features several state initiatives to address a doctor shortage that is going to get worse in much of the nation, especially in states with large rural areas or high concentrations of minorities. The solution to the shortage is believed to be producing more doctors, which the nation gradually doing. The AAMC says medical school enrollment — nearly 87,000 — has increased 25 percent since 2002.
June 9, 2016 │News - This Med School Teaches Health Policy Along With The Pills
NPR highlights the new curriculum at the GW School of Medicine and Health (SOM), which focuses on linking medicine with policy and public health issues. HWI member and senior associate dean of the GW SOM, Dr. Lawrence Deyton, was interviewed for this story.
NPR highlights the new curriculum at the GW School of Medicine and Health (SOM), which focuses on linking medicine with policy and public health issues. HWI member and senior associate dean of the GW SOM, Dr. Lawrence Deyton, was interviewed for this story.
June 9, 2016 │News - For Doctors-In-Training, A Dose of Health Policy Can Help The Medicine Go Down
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.
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.
May 26, 2016 │News - Nonlicensed and tele-health savvy health workers to shape future healthcare staffing needs
Dr. Pittman, co-Director of the Health Workforce Institute and Director of the Health Workforce Research Center, was recently interviewed by Medical Imaging Review on trends in the healthcare workforce.
Dr. Pittman, co-Director of the Health Workforce Institute and Director of the Health Workforce Research Center, was recently interviewed by Medical Imaging Review on trends in the healthcare workforce.
March 9, 2016 │News - GW Health Workforce Institute Receives $5.5 Million Grant
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.
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.
January 4, 2016 │News - 2016 Healthcare Staffing Trends
Associate Professor of Health Policy and Management and Co-director of the GW Health Workforce Institute, Patricia (Polly) Pittman, was quoted extensively in Health Leaders Media on trends in healthcare jobs.
Associate Professor of Health Policy and Management and Co-director of the GW Health Workforce Institute, Patricia (Polly) Pittman, was quoted extensively in Health Leaders Media on trends in healthcare jobs.
November 2015 │News - Nephrology Workforce Report Wins Graphic Design USA Health + Wellness Award
The research report, The U.S. Nephrology Workforce: Developments and Trends, won the Graphic Design USA Award. The research report was developed by GWHWI members Edward Salsberg, Leah Masselink, and Xiaoli Wu.
The research report, The U.S. Nephrology Workforce: Developments and Trends, won the Graphic Design USA Award. The research report was developed by GWHWI members Edward Salsberg, Leah Masselink, and Xiaoli Wu.
September 17, 2015 │News - GW Launches Health Workforce Institute
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.
Additional coverage of the GWHWI launch can be viewed at:
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.
Additional coverage of the GWHWI launch can be viewed at: