The 2024 Call for Applications (CFA) is now closed. The next CFA will open in January 2025.
Program Description
Funded by the , this collaborative program in partnership with the (CMSS) is designed to develop a cadre of leaders who can drive implementation of effective strategies to raise awareness of diagnosis in medicine, support , and reduce diagnostic errors at the national level. 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: .
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 911±¬ÁÏÍø Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine consensus report, , when applicable.
* With additional support from , an 11th scholar with a focus on advancing diagnostic excellence for older adults may be selected.
Program Timeline
- January 2025 | Call for Applications opens
- March 2025 (3pm ET) | Application deadline
- March 2025 | Finalists notification
- April 2025 (3pm ET) | Finalists’ video submission deadline
- May 2025 | Scholars notification
- June 2025 | Scholars’ orientation in Washington, DC
- October 2025 | Scholars’ introduction to the Membership at the NAM Annual Meeting
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
911±¬ÁÏÍø Academy of Medicine
500 Fifth Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (202) 334-1506
Email: yphillips@nas.edu / NAM.Scholars@nas.edu
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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 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 .
