Registration opens for Black Maternal Health Equity Summit
The Black Maternal Health Equity Summit (BMHES) is a half-day convening of stakeholders, including the AAMC Center from Health Justice, whose formal and informal education, lived, and work experiences will help inform research questions and evidence-based solutions to advance health equity for Black mothers and all mothers. Deirdre Cooper Owens, PhD, will deliver a keynote address followed by stories from local mothers and an overview of research and policy updates, challenges, and opportunities. The program will also include a breakout activity to apply learnings and shared insights. The free event will be held on April 14 at Cleveland State University and the deadline to register is April 5.
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Register for Social Mission Alliance Conference
The Social Mission Alliance (formerly known as the Beyond Flexner Alliance) will host its seventh annual health equity conference in Durham, North Carolina, from April 8-10. Equity Amplified: Uniting Toward Social Mission Transformation is an opportunity for attendees to learn from and network with a community of educational reformers, advocates, and social mission leaders. The AAMC is a co-sponsor of the conference.
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Call for sessions and posters for ABMS Conference 2024
The American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) has opened a call for sessions and posters for the ABMS Conference 2024. This health care conference is focused on board certification with a focus on assessment, lifelong learning, improvement, and professionalism. Individuals and organizations are welcome to submit more than one abstract, though each abstract must be submitted separately. All accepted submissions will be presented in-person and presenters will be required to register for ABMS Conference 2024. The deadline for session abstracts and posters is April 1.
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New collection of AAMC resources for medical educators
A new collection of resources provides an overview of the AAMC’s medical education offerings, from tailored learning events, trainings, and professional development conferences to programs, initiatives, data sets, and scholarship on key and emerging topics. Opportunities are available for those across the medical education community to engage with the AAMC, advance their careers, and help move the field of medical education forward.
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