NAM Scholars in Diagnostic Excellence
Funded by the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, this collaborative program in partnership with the Council of Medical Specialty Societies (CMSS) is designed to develop a cadre of leaders who can drive implementation of effective strategies to raise awareness of diagnosis in medicine, support diagnostic excellence, and reduce diagnostic errors at the national level.
Program Description
Up to 10* scholars participate in this one-year, part-time remote experience to enhance their knowledge and skills in diagnostic quality, safety, and equity and accelerate their career development in becoming national leaders in the field. The program includes monthly educational sessions, mentorship, a $35,000 grant, and an additional $5,000 domestic travel funds. To learn more, visit the program website at: dxexscholars.nam.edu.
The program seeks exceptional individuals who are interested in focusing on diagnosis-related work from a broad range of disciplines and professions — including physicians, advanced practice clinicians, quality experts, informaticians, and researchers. The program specifically encourages applications from underrepresented groups in medicine.
Strong preference will be given to candidates whose proposed program objectives address specific recommendations of the 2015 National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine consensus report, Improving Diagnosis in Health Care, when applicable.
* With additional support from The John A. Hartford Foundation, an 11th scholar with a focus on advancing diagnostic excellence for older adults may be selected.
January 16, 2025
Applicant Info Session #1
January 31, 2025
Applicant Info Session #2
February 12, 2025
Applicant Info Session #3
February 25, 2025
Applicant Q&A Session
March 3, 2025
Application deadline
March 28, 2025
Finalists notification
April 11, 2025 (3pm ET)
Finalists’ video submission deadline
May 12, 2025
Scholars notification
June 16-18, 2025
Scholars’ orientation in Washington, DC
October 19-20, 2025
Scholars’ introduction to the Membership at the NAM Annual Meeting
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Improving Diagnosis in Health Care
Getting the right diagnosis is a key aspect of health care – it provides an explanation of a patient’s health problem and informs subsequent health care decisions. The diagnostic process is a complex, collaborative activity that involves clinical reasoning and information gathering to determine a patient’s health problem.
Program Administration
Inquiries about the NAM Scholars in Diagnostic Excellence program should be directed to:
Yumi Phillips
Senior Program Officer
Health Policy Fellowships and Leadership Programs
National Academy of Medicine
500 Fifth Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (202) 334-1506
Email: [email protected] / [email protected]
Program Sponsor
This collaborative program is administered by the National Academy of Medicine (NAM) in partnership with the Council of Medical Specialty Societies (CMSS). Funding for the program is provided by the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation.
Program Sponsor
The Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation fosters path-breaking scientific discovery, environmental conservation, patient care improvements and preservation of the special character of the Bay Area. Their Patient Care Program work aims to improve the experiences and outcomes of patient care through their Diagnostic Excellence Initiative and the Betty Irene Moore Fellowship for Nurse Leaders and Innovators.
Visit Moore.org or follow @MooreFound on Twitter.
Partner Organization
As a coalition of more than 50 organizations representing more than 800,000 physicians, the Council of Medical Specialty Societies (CMSS) elevates the unique role of medical specialty societies. CMSS’s mission is to advance the expertise and collective voice of specialty societies in support of physicians and the patients they serve.
For more information, visit https://cmss.org/.
