We are pleased to announce the selection of our 32nd class of ELAM fellows, and the 4th class of fellows for our ELH program track. Congratulations and welcome to our incredible community!
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ELUM Kristina Callis Duffin, MD, MS, has been named dean of @utah.edu School of Medicine and chief academic physician at @uofuhealth.bsky.social, effective May 1, 2026. Congratulations!
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Join ELAM on 3/11/26 at 8 p.m. ET via Zoom for “The State of Academic Medicine: A Fireside Chat.” Featured speakers include ELUMs Elena Fuentes-Afflick, MD, MPH, and Shari Barkin, MD, MSHS. Moderated by ELUM Michele Kutzler, PhD.
Register here: tinyurl.com/2fwztzp8
ELUM Carol Bradford, MD will join the University of Minnesota as interim executive vice president for Health Affairs and dean of the University of Minnesota Medical School, beginning February 16, 2026. Congratulations!
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ELAM executive director (and proud ELUM) @nancydspector.bsky.social has been named Distinguished Professor by Drexel University. This designation is the highest title the University can bestow on a member of the full-time faculty. Congratulations!
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New AIAMC Podcast Episode!
You won't want to miss this episode with @nancydspector.bsky.social chatting with @debsimpson3.bsky.social discussing her journey in academic medicine and sharing her approach to leading during times of uncertainty. Listen or watch here: youtu.be/KcxMqsZEexA?...
Welcome back, fellows! We’ve officially started the Winter Session in chilly Philadelphia today. ❄️
ELUM Yael Schenker, MD, MAS, was named chief academic officer at Denver Health, effective January 1, 2026. Congratulations!
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NEW! @acgme.bsky.social Clinician Educator Journal Club on 2/19/26, 12-1 p.m. CT. "Leading Through Complexity: Managing Cognitive-Emotional Load and Building Resilience" with ELUMs Wendi Wills El-Amin, MD, and Monica L. Lypson, MD, MHPE.
Article, registration, and CME details: tinyurl.com/msakv5p3
ELUM Laura Borgelt, PharmD, MBA, has been appointed as executive vice chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs, provost and chief academic officer for the @cuanschutz.bsky.social, effective January 1, 2026. Congratulations!
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The deadline is approaching for the 2026 Laura Lynch ELAM/ELH Community Impact Award!
Nomination deadline: Friday, January 9, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET
Details and the application portal can be found on the ELAM awards website: tinyurl.com/28z9whtn
ELUM Kathryn (Katie) Cardarelli, PhD, MPH, has been announced as executive vice president and university provost at @universityoflou.bsky.social, pending approval from the UofL Board of Trustees. Congratulations!
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Nominations are now open for the 2026 Laura Lynch ELAM/ELH Community Impact Award!
Nomination deadline: Friday, January 9, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET
Details and the application portal can be found on the ELAM awards website: tinyurl.com/28z9whtn
Are you at @aamc.org Learn Serve Lead? Come visit the ELAM team at Booth #1013!
ELUM Nathalie May, MD, FACP, has been newly appointed to chief medical officer at Drexel Health Clinical Operations, launched by Drexel University. Congratulations!
Read more: tinyurl.com/bdf3jskd
We are three weeks out until ELAM and ELH applications are due! The application period for the class of 2026-27 closes on October 31, 2025, and letters of nomination and recommendation are due by November 18, 2025. Visit ELAM’s How to Apply website for more details.
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Join us at @aamc.org Learn Serve Lead 2025! Visit us at booth #1013 to say hello and get some ELAM swag. Remember to register for the ELAM Reception, which is from 7-9 p.m. CT on 11/2/25 at the Grand Hyatt San Antonio River Walk (Texas Ballroom A).
Register for ELAM reception: tinyurl.com/3e5rma7h
It’s been a busy week with our ELAM and ELH fellows at the Fall Session in Philadelphia. From completing their Ann Preston Case presentations and leaning into learning modules, to posing for class photos and with Rocky! The fellows have been hard at work while making meaningful connections.
ELUM Melody Goodman, PhD, has been named dean of the @nyu.edu School of Global Public Health. Congratulations!
Read more: tinyurl.com/53hrrw73
Share the news! The application period for the class of 2026-27 will open September 1, 2025. Applications are due by October 31, 2025, and letters of nomination and recommendation are due by November 18, 2025.
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ELUM Rainu Kaushal, MD, MPH, has been named senior associate dean of health data science at @weillcornell.bsky.social. Congratulations!
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ELUM Rebecca Cunningham, MD, was interviewed by @statnews.com in an article titled “University of Minnesota president is no stranger to triage. That has helped lately”
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Congratulations to ELUM @melinakibbe.bsky.social who has been named the sole finalist for the @uthealthhouston.bsky.social presidency!
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What an incredible 2025 @aamctoday.bsky.social GFA Meeting! We reconnected with members and supporters of the ELAM community and championed numerous ELUMs and fellows on accolades and achievements. Congratulations to ELUM Darshana Shah, PhD, on receiving the Carole J. Bland Phronesis Award!
Exciting news! ELAM executive director @nancydspector.bsky.social is a featured speaker at this year’s Power of @womeninmedicine.bsky.social Summit, as well as ELUM Monica Lypson, MD, MHPE.
Learn more: www.womeninmedicinesummit.org
REMINDER: Join ELAM for our Applicant Open House for the ELAM/ELH Class of 2026-2027! ELAM, ELH, and Allyship at ELAM are open to all qualified applicants.
June 24, 2025
Time: 1-2 p.m. ET
Via Zoom
Register today: tinyurl.com/yvn3cuhz
ELUM Irene Alexandraki, MD, PhD, MPH, MBA, FACP, has been appointed as the inaugural vice dean of Education at the @ou.edu College of Medicine. Congratulations!
Read more: tinyurl.com/4jhrdbjv
Join us in Portland for the AAMC GFA Meeting! Our ELAM Networking and Information Reception is open to all.
7/10/25
6:30-8 p.m. PT
Hyatt Regency Portland at the Oregon Convention Center
Register: tinyurl.com/ELAMGFA25
ELAM, ELH, and Allyship at ELAM are open to all qualified applicants.
ELAM and ELH 2025-2026 is underway! We welcomed 100 ELAM and 50 ELH fellows on June 3, 2025, during our virtual orientation module, and we look forward to meeting everyone in person in Philadelphia this September.
See the full list of 2025-2026 fellows: drexel.edu/medicine/new...
Join ELAM for our Applicant Open House for the ELAM/ELH Class of 2026-2027!
June 24, 2025
Time: 1-2 p.m. ET
Via Zoom
Register today: tinyurl.com/yvn3cuhz