Big Data and the Great Challenges of Health and Medicine
May 20, 2013 | Human Capital Blog Post
One of the themes of TEDMED 2013 was the creative and thoughtful use of big data and small data to improve health and health care.
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May 20, 2013 | Human Capital Blog Post
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Expanding Diversity in the Oral Health Workforce
May 17, 2013 | Human Capital Blog Post
Complaints about low numbers of qualified applicants are overstated. There is a large pool of qualified and talented students of diverse backgrounds who have not been recruited by dental schools or made aware of career opportunities in dentistry.
Meharry Health Policy Scholars Set to Graduate
May 17, 2013 | Human Capital Blog Post
The RWJF Center for Health Policy at Meharry Medical College will graduate six scholars with certificates in health policy during Meharry Medical College’s 138th Commencement Exercise.
Human Capital News Roundup: Oregon’s Medicaid system, ‘healthy’ fast food restaurants, primary care workforce innovation, and more.
May 16, 2013 | Human Capital Blog Post
Around the country, print, broadcast and online media outlets are covering the groundbreaking work of RWJF leaders, scholars, fellows, alumni and grantees.
New Survey: Physicians, Nurse Practitioners Disagree on Nurses’ Role in Providing Primary Care
May 16, 2013 | Human Capital Blog Post
A study finds that 96 percent of nurse practitioners and 76 percent of physicians agreed with IOM report recommendation that “nurse practitioners should be able to practice to the full extent of their education and training.”
Will Dr. Robot Open New Doors for Nurses?
May 15, 2013 | Human Capital Blog Post
Widespread adoption of technological innovations has the potential to elevate and enhance nurses’ role in patient care. "We suggest that nurses should embrace rather than fear these innovations," the authors write.
Breaking the Silence on African-American Men’s Health
May 14, 2013 | Human Capital Blog Post
"Many African American men are invisible from health care settings until their health conditions are severe," Keon Gilbert writes.
The Importance of Mentoring in Achieving Greater Diversity in the Biomedical Workforce
May 13, 2013 | Human Capital Blog Post
"Mentorship has been a determining factor in my career trajectory," writes Gary Gibbons, director of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute at NIH.
Simulation: A Powerful Tool to Support a Quality Learning Environment
May 12, 2013 | Human Capital Blog Post
New York University (NYU) College of Nursing is expanding its simulation program, which will enhance its interprofessional education efforts.