Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC)

☀️ Summer is heating up—and so is our lineup of AAMC webinars. Each month, the AAMC offers timely, expert-led webinars designed to support academic medicine professionals across the spectrum—from education and research to leadership development. Here’s a look at what’s coming up in June: 💻 AI and the Future of Med Ed - June 12 https://ow.ly/EfWT50VXrZv 🥼 Can Leaders Have a Bad Day? Reframing Perfectionism in Medical Education (IDEAS) - June 17 https://ow.ly/6Zjr50VXrZu ⚕️ Why is Medical School Four Years? Exploring Accelerated Three-Year MD Programs (Building Better Curriculum) - June 25 https://ow.ly/hNEo50VXrZw Don’t miss an opportunity to connect and learn—bookmark our AAMC webinars page so you can stay up to date on what’s ahead: https://ow.ly/eqc050VXrZt #AIinMedEd #MedicalEducation #MedEdCurriculum

The landscape of medical education selection is evolving, with many medical schools and residency programs exploring artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance their admissions and selection processes. To support this transformation, the AAMC, in collaboration with its Technical Advisory Committee, has developed a toolkit of resources aligned with our Principles for Responsible Use of AI in Medical School and Residency Selection. Learn more and share your feedback on these resources: https://ow.ly/RItK50VXpKX #AIinMedEd #MedEd #AI

This #MemorialDay, we celebrate a partnership that strengthens our veterans’ health and well-being: the decades-long collaboration between medical schools and teaching hospitals and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). For 75+ years, dating back to WWII, the VA has been an indispensable part of physician training. In fact, approximately 70% of physicians in the U.S. complete part of their training within VA facilities. This invaluable partnership shapes how our physicians are educated and ensures a high standard of care for our veterans — and all Americans — for decades to come. https://ow.ly/qK3250VXpHl

Barbara Leonhard narrowly survived #measles in 1958 before vaccines were available. As the highly contagious disease sees a resurgence, scientists and survivors are sounding the alarm. Read Leonhard’s story and learn more about the importance of vaccines in protecting children and communities. #VaccineEducation https://ow.ly/LLoG50VXro2

We’re proud to share the work of the University of Chicago’s IBH program! It not only serves patients on Chicago’s South Side, an area facing health professional workforce shortages, but also equips the next generation of physicians — over 1,000 trainees across internal medicine, pediatrics, med-peds, and psychiatry — with crucial skills in integrated care. Learn more about this AAMC IBH awardee. #WholePersonCare https://ow.ly/R5KX50VU34m

What sets exceptional leaders apart? In academic medicine, the challenges are complex and the pace of change is fast. The institutions that thrive are the ones investing in leadership at every level—not just the top. That’s why accessibility matters. When more people are equipped to lead, we build stronger teams, more resilient cultures, and better outcomes. That’s the thinking behind the AAMC’s CORE Leadership Development portfolio – two unique virtual offerings this summer designed to meet leaders where they are – turning individual growth into organizational advantage. Because leadership should be for everyone. https://ow.ly/6nB950VMi56 #LDatAAMC #LeadershipDevelopment #MedEdLeadership

“My time as a patient was the most important course I took,” says Catherine Lawton, MD, who graduated from Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo this month after surviving a camping accident that left her with several serious injuries in 2019. “It’s a privilege to be there for other people at such a hard time in their lives.” Meet Lawton and others who defied immense odds to earn their MDs. https://ow.ly/5NqL50VWC3n

The AAMC is proud to be a founding member of the Interprofessional Education Collaborative (IPEC), which will host its June 2025 Institute from June 4–6 — bringing together educators, leaders, and innovators to strengthen interprofessional collaboration in health care. We’re especially excited for the Opening Plenary featuring Lisa Howley, PhD, MEd, AAMC’s senior director for transforming medical education, who will speak alongside Mark Speicher, PhD, MHA, of American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM). Their session, “Building Stronger Interprofessional Teams with CBE and IPE,” will explore how competency-based education (CBE) can enhance interprofessional education for collaborative practice (IPECP). Participants will gain real-world examples, practical frameworks like Van Melle’s model, and actionable strategies to support stronger teams and better outcomes for patients and communities. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gp2MXjDp #CBME #MedicalEducation #InterprofessionalEducation

Meet Candice Mott, performance accountability coordinator at the Office of the State Superintendent of Education, where she connects education, industry, and workforce needs to create real-world career pathways for high school students. 💡 “CTE [Career and Technical Education] isn’t just about learning — it’s about doing. From hands-on experiences to industry credentials, we’re shaping the future workforce in real time.” Candice brings energy, expertise, and a passion for preparing students for careers in health care and beyond to the AAMC Virtual Community. Join her—and hundreds of others—sharing ideas, resources, and support across academic medicine and health education. https://ow.ly/a6b950VU9Qn

With federal freezes on research grants, it’s not just “rich, elite institutions” who will pay the price, says Paula Castaño, MD – it’s the patients. Hear what is at stake for people with conditions like cancer, diabetes, dementia, and more. https://ow.ly/rLwa50VU2mY