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Build the skills you need to lead change in your organization, on your campus, or in your community. The upcoming Leadership and Organizing for Change course begins September 2017.Full- and part-time students, residents and fellows, and full-time university professors who apply here by August 25 are eligible for full academic scholarships. Through weekly video lectures, group coaching calls with experts in the field, and support from your peers, you’ll learn practical skills to facilitate teamwork and call others to action ― around a specific project you’re passionate about.
The fastest-growing medical specialty in the United States is palliative care. But there’s significant confusion about what palliative care is, and how it’s different from hospice. Health Affairs Blog reviews the goals and benefits of palliative care, which can boost patient satisfaction and outcomes while reducing costs. Learn more about interventions to achieve the Triple Aim in TA 101: Introduction to the Triple Aim for Populations.
As we review this year’s Progress Reports, it’s exciting to hear about all the great work from our Chapters ― now we want to know who’s behind it. If your Chapter’s leadership team has changed or is changing before September, please take a moment to update us here. A few seconds now will ensure new leaders receive important updates and resources like our Chapter Toolkit, quarterly Global Calls, and more.
