Faculty Scholars Program

We are pleased to launch the KNN Faculty Scholars program for 2025-2026.
Fellows will participate in the Harvard Macy Institute Program for Educators in Health Professions plus receive mentorship, guidance and expertise from the KNN.

Applications are due May 28, 2025.  Apply Now >>

Program Description

The KNN, alongside the Harvard Macy Institute, designed this program to advance educational innovation and promote flourishing within health professions education. This dynamic program merges experiential learning, educational project work, scholarship and personal and professional development through the rich curriculum from the Harvard Macy Institute Program for Educators in Health Professions, complemented by mentorship, guidance and expertise from the KNN. The fellowship encourages participants to explore themes such as Educational Theory & Practice, Curriculum Design, and Leadership & Change Management through the lens of human flourishing.

 

Who Should Apply?

  • Faculty members at U.S. accredited health professions schools
  • Emerging or existing leaders in health professions education
  • Candidates with a proposed educational project integrating the KNN Framework for Flourishing
  • Candidates with a commitment from their home institution to participate in this program

Program Benefits

  • Tuition and travel to the Harvard Macy Institute's Program for Educators in Health Professions
  • Participation in two KNN conferences (September 2025 and Fall 2026)
  • Mentorship and networking within the KNN and HMI communities
  • Continued project and implementation support from the KNN

 

Key Program Dates

  • May 28, 2025: Application deadline at 11:59 pm ET
  • July 1, 2025: Notification of acceptance to scholars
  • September 1, 2025: Faculty scholar appointment begins
  • September 10–12, 2025: KNN Conference in Minneapolis
  • October 6–10, 2025: HMI Educator’s Program Week 1 (Virtual)
  • November 2025–April 2026: Monthly HMI continuity sessions; KNN community meetings
  • May 4–8, 2026: HMI Educator’s Program Week 2 (In Boston)
  • Fall 2026: Annual KNN Conference for project presentations

 

Application Requirements

Apply through the Harvard Macy Institute Program for Educators in Health Professions portal. You will need to prepare draft responses in advance and complete the application in one session.

Required Information:

  • Applicant Demographic Information
  • Reason for Attending the Course
  • Project Proposal, Goals, and Relationship to KNN Framework for Flourishing
  • Project Focus Area within Education and Target Population
  • Implementation and Outcomes

Apply today. We look forward to your application and the opportunity to support your journey toward flourishing leadership in health professions education!

 

Have additional questions?

please reach out to Harvard_macy@hms.harvard.edu or knn@mcw.edu.

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