Juan Amador, FASAE, CAE, departing the AAMC
AAMC Constituent Engagement Director Juan Amador will be leaving the association on Oct. 17 to join the Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics & Native Americans in Science as their next executive director. In his tenure at the AAMC, Juan has made many valuable contributions to the association and the broader academic medicine community. A few highlights include partnering to establish the AAMC Constituent Engagement Unit that enhanced the support the association provides to its professional development groups; his role in establishing the Group on Diversity and Inclusion (GDI), advancing the AAMC’s commitments, initiatives, and priorities to diversity, equity, and inclusion; leading the Group on Faculty Affairs (GFA) to build and sustain faculty vitality; and more. The AAMC is developing a strong transition plan to ensure members of GDI, GFA, and other constituent groups continue to be supported in their important work. After Oct. 17, please reach out to Heather Sacks, constituent engagement team leader, with any questions at hsacks@aamc.org.
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AAMC IDEAS webinar focuses on addressing microaggressions
The AAMC IDEAS (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Antiracism) Learning Series provides actionable information about DEI strategies that AAMC constituents can put into practice to become a more effective and successful leader, educator, and member of the academic medicine community. On Oct. 18, the AAMC will host a webinar, “Addressing Microaggressions in Academic Health: A Workshop for Inclusive Excellence,” to provide practical guidance that helps professionals in academic medicine respond to microaggressions to increase student performance, retention and wellness, and promote an inclusive culture.
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Register now: Final discussion forum on revising foundational competencies for undergraduate medical education
The AAMC, the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM), and the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) have launched an initiative to create a common set of foundational competencies for use in undergraduate medical education programs in the United States. This initiative aligns with recommendations outlined in the Undergraduate Medical Education-Graduate Medical Education Review Committee (UGRC) and is part of a comprehensive effort to improve the transition to residency. The program sponsors are committed to incorporating input from the community and have held a series of discussion forums. Registration is now available for the final discussion forum taking lace on Dec. 6. Individuals who are unable to attend the discussion forum or have additional input can provide feedback online.
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New issue brief explores barriers to mental health care
The AAMC Research and Action Institute has published a new issue brief that defines the barriers to accessing mental health care in the United States and highlights the key focus areas policymakers should prioritize to improve access, coverage, and affordability of care. The paper looks at the mental health crisis—including workforce shortages, lack of insurance parity, and how to fix it. It notes that the pandemic has further exacerbated mental health problems for all ages; among adults aged 18 or older who had serious thoughts of suicide in 2020, more than one-fifth (21%) listed COVID-19 as the reason for those thoughts. While progress has been made to reduce the stigma around mental health issues, the problem persists and prevents many people from accessing care.
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New AAMC curriculum survey for member medical schools
The AAMC is committed to sharing curriculum data with constituent organizations to support its members and the community in advancing medical education. We also recognize the significant burden required of members in their efforts to complete various surveys. To make it easier for schools to participate in future AAMC curriculum data collections, the AAMC is streamlining several collection efforts so medical schools will receive a single curriculum survey annually rather than multiple requests during the year. The new AAMC Curriculum Survey will launch in 2023. For more information on AAMC curriculum data efforts, please contact curriculum@aamc.org.
2022 Annual Sullivan Lecture
In his excellent address delivered yesterday during the annual Sullivan Lecture entitled, “A Long-Term Strategy to Eliminate Healthcare Disparities (Love, Hype & Passion),” Mr. John Bluford discussed exposure to C-suite experiences, findings from case studies, and the importance of coaching, mentoring, and sponsoring minority talent. Click here if you would like to view the recording.
AAMCNews: Male contraception in a post-Roe world
With the end of federal protection of the right to abortion, men are stepping up to prevent pregnancy. That’s led to an uptick in vasectomy visits and increased interest in a “male pill.” What lies ahead?
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