Harvard Macy Institute (harvardmacy.org) – Professional Development Programs for Academic Leaders

Frequently Asked Questions

• Tuition for the 2009 Program for Educators in the Health Professions is $5300.00 and includes all session fees, course materials, and selected meals.
• Tuition for the 2009 A Systems Approach to Assessment in Health Science Education is $5300.00 and includes room and board at White Oak Plantation, outside Jacksonville, FL., ground transportation to and from venue and the Jacksonville International Airport, all session fees, and course materials. 
• Tuition for the 2009 Program for Leading Innovations in Health Care & Education is $5500.00 and includes all session fees, course materials and selected meals.

PLEASE NOTE: All fees are in United States Dollars (USD).

What are the application deadlines?

• The application deadline for the 2009 Program for Educators is September 15, 2008.
• The application deadline for the 2009 A Systems Approach to  Assessment in Health Science Education is November 15, 2008. 
• The application deadline for the 2009 Program for Leading Innovations in Health Care & Education is February 11, 2009.

Applications received after these dates will be considered subject to space availability.

What kinds of projects are acceptable for the Institute programs?

Participants in the Program for Educators will pursue a focused project that matches their interests and addresses the curricular needs and conditions in their home institutions.   They will be required to have prior support for their project idea within their department or institution. In addition to time spent in residence at Harvard, a departmental commitment of some release time to pursue the project on location throughout the year is highly desirable. Participants are expected to submit periodic project reports up to one year after the program ends. Faculty will provide ongoing support and consultation during this time.  Examples of such projects include: designing and teaching a new or revised course/clerkship/program or residency rotation; creating a faculty development program; introducing or enhancing professional rewards for healthcare educators; and integrating technological advances with curriculum design.

Time will be set aside during A Systems Approach to Assessment in Health Science Education for participants to meet in small groups with a faculty adviser to focus on assessment and evaluation challenges that are pertinent to group members' institutions.   These small consulting groups will discuss the issues and possible solutions, taking into consideration the resources, barriers, and stakeholders involved.   Some examples of challenges may be devising an assessment plan for a new or existing course or program; designing  an assessment system that integrates evaluation information from multiple levels and from multiple evaluators; or educating faculty on the definition of assessment and the practical aspects of evaluating the performance of trainees across their residency training.  

Program for Leading Innovations participants will apply program theories to their own change issues(s) in small groups.   The small group activity will provide an environment in which participants can clarify goals and develop action plans for the future.   Some examples of change issues may be preparing for and facilitating reform in educational philosophy or format; transforming the current culture of a residence training program; or improving the pedagogical training of faculty in a medical school environment. 

How do I find out if someone from my institution/state/country has attended one of the Macy programs? 
Simply contact us, making sure to leave your name, institution (or state or country), and contact information, and we will inform you of current participants or alumni of our programs (with their permission) from your area.