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AMS Healthcare Announces Senior Fellows and Executive-in-Residence Program
AMS Healthcare is pleased to announce an exciting evolution in our network – the launch of the AMS Healthcare Senior Fellows and Executive-in-Residence Program. This initiative engages seasoned leaders from healthcare, public health, policy, industry, and academia to mentor AMS Fellows and Grantees and to advance thought leadership that amplifies our mission of maximizing compassion…
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AMS thrilled with new Board appointments
AMS Board Chair, Nick Busing is pleased to announce the appointment of Vanessa Gruben and Kumanan Wilson as new Board Directors. Learn about their research interests and the skills they’ll bring to our organization.
New for 2020: Fellowships in compassion and artificial intelligence
New for 2020: Ten one-year fellowships (up to $75,000) for early and mid-career academic researchers and regulated healthcare professionals. Study and develop expertise/competence in the impact of DT/AI on compassionate care.
AMS Healthcare announces historic first
AMS is pleased to announce the historic appointment of Dr. Darrel Manitowabi as the NOSM-AMS Hannah Chair in the History of Indigenous Health and Indigenous Traditional Medicine for a five year renewable term effective July 1, 2020.
AMS addresses compassion and AI in the age of COVID-19
The AMS Community has championed compassionate care in a technological world for some time, none more important than in the face of today’s pandemic.
The core of compassionate care
I spend many hours every day thinking, writing, and meeting about care. Compassionate care. Equitable care. Person-centered care. Diverse providers of care. Care for diverse populations. How to teach compassionate care. How to teach social justice-oriented care. Whether curriculum can promote reflexive care. How to get faculty members to prioritize person-centered care. How to get…
AMS Healthcare to support project aimed at helping seniors age in place
The vast majority of seniors dread the prospect of living in institutionalized settings and would rather age in place. Trends suggest Canadian seniors are increasingly moving to urban areas, with many choosing to downsize into apartments or condos in order to remain living independently.
