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Dr. Woolliscroft, the former dean of the University of Michigan Medical School, is an internationally recognized medical educator and expert on innovation in medicine. He was selected as the first Josiah Macy, Jr. Professor of Medical Education, an endowed professorship awarded through a national competition in 1996. In January 2001, he received a second endowed professorship, the Lyle C. Roll Professor of Medicine recognizing his work in enhancing the practice of medicine through education. He was chosen as a fellow of the AAMC's Council of Deans, received the Society of General Medical Education's Career Achievement in Medical Education Award, and is a member of the National Academy of Medicine (formerly Institute of Medicine). His research interests in precision medicine, innovation, and medical education have resulted in numerous publications, invited presentations and visiting professorships across the United States and internationally.