National Academies Sciences Engineering Medicine Board on Higher Education and Workforce Registration Now Open! Disrupting Ableism and Advancing STEM: A Year of Reflections and Action June 10, 2024 at 1:00 – 2:30 pm ET (Virtual) REGISTER NOW Join us for a reflective set of discussions on the anniversary of the NSF-sponsored […]
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Join the Membership of the Action Collaborative on Transforming Trajectories for Women of Color in Tech
National Academies Sciences Engineering Medicine Committee on Women in Science, Engineering and Medicine The National Academies’ Action Collaborative on Transforming Trajectories for Women of Color in Tech is now accepting applications through the end of June 2024 for organizations to join the membership. Interested organizations will be able to join 34 other institutions […]
Invitation: Compassion in Medical Education (C-MEd) Forum, July 8-9, 2024
Dear Colleague, I’d like to personally invite you to the inaugural Compassion in Medical Education (C-MEd) Forum on July 8 – 9, 2024, hosted by UC San Diego’s Sanford Institute for Empathy and Compassion. This much-anticipated, two-day event offers a unique opportunity for schools of medicine and teaching hospitals to […]
AAMC Announcements and Information – April 19, 2024
Join virtual day of action on April 30 to strengthen and diversify the health workforce In recognition of National Minority Health Month, the AAMC is coordinating a virtual day of action on April 30 to highlight the positive impact that diversifying the health care workforce can have on long-standing health […]
AAMC Announcements and Information – April 5, 2024
Elena Fuentes-Afflick, MD, MPH, named AAMC chief scientific officer The AAMC has named Elena Fuentes-Afflick, MD, MPH, as its next chief scientific officer. Dr. Fuentes-Afflick currently serves as professor of pediatrics at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and vice dean for the UCSF School of Medicine at Zuckerberg […]
AAMC Announcements and Information – March 29, 2024
Joint statement on improving health through DEI The AAMC and 9 other leading health care and medical associations issued a joint statement in support of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies in health care as a means to help improve the health of our nation. “Our efforts to promote DEI […]
Revising Lecture-Based Material into Active Learning Sessions
April 2, 2024 via Zoom 4-6 pm Register Here Topics Covered Describe and discuss a variety of active learning strategies that can be used in medical education. Learn how to develop an active learning session plan of instruction. Practice developing active learning strategies in a mini-workshop format. Share ideas within […]
Unlock Your Leadership Potential with AAMC’s Leveraging the Power of Self Awareness to Lead More Effectively Virtual Workshop
Register Today To Secure Your Spot! Leveraging the Power of Self-Awareness to Lead More Effectively Offered virtually from 1:00-2:45 pm EST / 10:00-11:45 am PST April 9 and 11, 2024 June 4 and 6, 2024 Register Now In today’s modern landscape, understanding how your actions and behaviors impact others is […]
Save the Date: Caregiving Report Public Release Launch
Committee on Women in Science, Engineering and Medicine Caregiving Report Public Release: Policies and Practices for Supporting Family Caregivers Working in Science, Engineering, and Medicine April 11th, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm (EST) Register Here Caregiving is a universal experience–whether providing care for children or aging relatives or receiving care when […]
Register Now: Upcoming Workshop from the Roundtable on Mentorship, Well-being, and Professional Development
Save the Date: Empowering Senior Leaders in Developing an Equitable Higher Education Research Ecosystem: A Workshop Tuesday, April 30, 2024 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST (Virtual) We invite you join the Roundtable on Mentorship, Well-Being, and Professional Development for their second public workshop. Despite the significant contributions that graduate students and postdoctoral […]