Season Five Episode One: Sarah Wood, Director, Harvard Macy Institute
In celebration of the Harvard Macy Institute’s 30th anniversary, this blog & podcast series honors the remarkable individuals who have shaped and supported our community over the years. These accomplished educators, leaders, and champions of health professions education have contributed to the institute’s enduring legacy. Through their leadership, innovation, and commitment to advancing education, they continue to inspire and guide future generations. Join us as we highlight their journeys, achievements, and reflections on the impact of HMI on their professional lives and the wider global community.
In this episode of the podcast, HMI Director Dr. Sarah Wood reflects on what the 30th anniversary means to her, and the ways that the HMI community is celebrating this milestone. Our anniversary series will feature people and ideas from the HMI community, taking a deep dive into their stories and lessons learned.
Sarah has served as the Director of the Harvard Macy Institute since May 2023. Previously, she was the Vice Dean for Medical Education at the Schmidt College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University. A scholar in the HMI Educators Program in 2015, Sarah subsequently remained deeply engaged with the institute, supporting at least two scholars annually from FAU to participate in HMI programs.
Your host for this episode is Victoria Brazil (Educators, ’05, Leaders ’07, Assessment ‘10). Victoria is Professor of Emergency Medicine at Bond University Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine. She hosts the HMI podcast and is co-producer of Simulcast-a podcast about healthcare simulation. Victoria can be followed on X.
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