The landscape of health care is changing—actually, transforming—our country. Some changes are exciting, such as the growing reach of high-tech resources to resource-limited settings. Other new approaches are noble but bring considerable uncertainty, including the emergence of quality measurements and value-based delivery and payment models. And some are discouraging, such as the diminishing numbers of trainees and junior faculty members pursuing careers in science. 

To prepare our residents for these new realities, we launched the Pathways Program last year. Its goal is to provide sophisticated, immersive training in specific realms, including global health and patient safety and quality. This year, we have launched the physician-scientist pathway. 

As we developed this program, we recognized the need for expert guidance in shaping the best experiences for residents in these pathways. We realized that one of the greatest assets we are privileged to have for this guidance is our community of expert, successful and dedicated alumni. To formalize this process, we created the Osler Advisory Board. 

The board comprises 12 alumni from across the country who together bring diverse and expert insights to help create the best possible training experiences. In the same way a board advises a university, these Osler-trained physicians advise us on how best to achieve our goals. We are fortunate to have Mario Molina, CEO of Molina Healthcare and Thayer intern in 1985, to serve as chair of the board. 

Year after year, we are deeply humbled and honored to have such a dedicated community of leaders join our alumni base. We are developing new and more effective ways to connect with each of you to keep you informed of our efforts and to seek your advice. We know that the only way we can fulfill our highest aspiration of developing the leaders who will shape the future of medicine is with your guidance and support. For that, we are most grateful.

Sanjay Desai, director
Osler Medical Training Program