GFA Call for Nominations
GFA call for nominations is now open! For the GFA Chair-elect position, only those who have served as a current or past GFA Steering Committee member are eligible. For the GFA committee appointments, all interested GFA members are welcome to submit a nomination. The deadline for submissions is August 15, 2023 11:59 PM PST. If you have questions concerning the nomination process, reach out to Michelle Oliva at moliva@aamc.org or the current GFA Chair at Lisa.Cain@uth.tmc.edu.
New AAMC report assesses the state of digital health equity
A new AAMC report presents an assessment of the landscape of digital health equity practices at academic medical centers. Based on the results of interviews with 12 AAMC-member institutions, Digital Health Equity: Current Practices and Approaches of Academic Medical Centers outlines current and future strategies and emerging best practices. The report also examines various definitions of digital health equity, the role of data, digital health, and more. It also identifies key activities that institutions are taking to promote digital health equity.
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Register now for MedBiquitous® 2023
Registration is now open for MedBiquitous® 2023, an in-person meeting held in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 17-18 for health professions educators and technology innovators, which will provide attendees opportunities to network and problem-solve with peers and colleagues on data, technology, case studies, and cutting-edge research. This comprehensive program offers panel discussions, roundtables, workshops, digital demonstrations, and discussions on how to use data and enable resource sharing across health professions organizations. Registration rates are discounted through Sept. 9.
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Register for third webinar in AAMC series on impact of Dobbs decision on reproductive health
Registration has opened for the third webinar in the AAMC’s webinar series on reproductive health, focused on Advocacy and Activism in Academic Medicine for Reproductive Health Post-Dobbs. Taking place on Sept. 11 at 10:45am ET, this webinar will provide advocacy strategies to equip physician leaders to be at the forefront of reproductive justice and rights. It will also highlight the activities of the AAMC Group on Women in Medicine and Science/Medical Education Senior Leaders Women’s Reproductive Health Task Force as a promising advocacy model of collaboration other institutions and organizations can employ.
Registration is still open for the second webinar in the series, The Post-Dobbs Impact on Medical Education – UME, GME, and Beyond, taking place on Aug. 21 at 2:45 p.m. ET.
Register for AAMC Improving Maternal Mental Health Outcomes Learning Series
The Improving Maternal Mental Health Outcomes: Varied Approaches to Closing the Gap of Care learning series highlights initiatives of academic medical centers and nonprofit organizations to address the maternal mental health crisis. The first webinar, “Perinatal Mental Health Hotlines & Resources,” will be held on Sept. 11 at 4 p.m. ET. Representatives from Postpartum Support International will discuss how they bring awareness and help to people experiencing perinatal mood and other mental health disorders through extensive resources, the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline with the Health Resources and Services Administration, and much more. All those interested in addressing the poor and often fatal outcomes of unaddressed maternal mental health challenges are invited to register.
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Reminder for AAMC Telehealth Equity Catalyst Award Symposium presentation
The AAMC Advancing Health Equity Through Telehealth Learning Series highlights the role of academic medicine in promoting and advancing health equity through telehealth. In the second of a two-part webinar, taking place Aug. 16 at 2:30 p.m. ET, AAMC Telehealth Equity Catalyst (TEC) Award-winning institutions will discuss how they use telehealth and health technologies to address barriers to access and health care inequities in their communities. Presenters will also highlight how the TEC Awards have supported their successful efforts.
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AAMCNews: How AI is helping doctors communicate with patients
Hospitals are using chatbots to monitor patient health at home and to reply to patient messages. Do the benefits outweigh the risks?
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AAMCNews: Hospitals are noisy. They don’t have to be
Excessive noise levels throughout the hospital can harm the physical and mental well-being of staff and patients. Here’s how to reduce the racket.
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