Whether in medicine or other fields, we all do our best work when we draw on the perspectives and skills of others. @aamc.org explores how #academicmedicine is embedding interprofessional education into training to improve teamwork and health outcomes. www.aamc.org/news/how-int...
This month, I encourage you to seek out a jazz performance – online, on a street corner, or in a music hall – and to celebrate the extraordinary history and heritage of jazz.
April is #JazzAppreciationMonth. As an amateur jazz musician and enthusiast, I have found great value in maintaining my connection to music throughout my career because it allows me to connect with others and maintain a healthier life balance.
All candidates, without exception, must demonstrate the highest levels of competence at every stage and medical graduates nationwide continue to meet these expectations. My @wsj.com letter. www.wsj.com/opinion/medi...
Physician training in the U.S. remains rigorous and comprehensive, requiring more than a decade of medical school and residency, frequent assessment, and successful completion of licensing examinations.
If you’re interested in staying informed about FRAHME webinars and resources, and connecting with other professionals who are engaged in this work, join @AAMCtoday’s FRAHME community! www.aamc.org/about-us/mis...
Our Fundamental Role of the Arts and Humanities in Medical Education (FRAHME) initiative provides resources to help medical educators start, develop, and/or improve the use of arts and humanities in their teaching.
My colleagues at @aamc.org share my strong belief that the arts and humanities can play a key role in educating thoughtful, compassionate physicians and helping foster the development of competencies such as critical thinking skills and communication.
As we celebrate #MatchDay, I offer my sincere congratulations to all who matched, embarking on this important and exciting chapter in your careers. #Match2026 #MedicalEducation
And it’s not just patients who benefit – some students are changing their own health behaviors based on what they learn in the classroom. I encourage you to read this great @aamc.org News piece on how more med schools are making prevention a priority.
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I have increasingly seen medical schools weave preventive medicine into their students’ education, preparing future doctors to advise their patients on nutrition, physical activity, stress management, and sleep as part of a healthy lifestyle.
Tune into this valuable American Medical Association resource with great tips on maintaining wellness throughout this process! www.ama-assn.org/medical-stud...
Here we are, after the long wait, it’s #Match2026 Week! I know this can be both a very exciting and anxiety-provoking time. Dealing with uncertainty is hard for all of us – and not just during the Match. Take care of yourself, eat well, spend time doing activities you love, and breathe. #MedEd
These are educators who teach with excellence and pursue discovery with purpose. If you know a medical educator who meets this standard, nominate them by April 3, 2026! www.aamc.org/about-us/aam...
The Alpha Omega Alpha Robert J. Glaser Distinguished Teacher Awards recognize teachers whose commitment and innovation has made a profound impact on medical education.
In medicine, we’re constantly innovating, building on what we knew and did in the past. I’m grateful for the many passionate and inspirational teachers I’ve had throughout my life who modeled curiosity and pushed the limits of “what if.”
“That’s what we should be instilling in our students: to be comfortable with saying they don’t know.” Humility is essential in medicine and in life. That’s what my own mentors modeled for me, and it’s great to see it reinforced by award-winning medical educators.
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Throughout my career, I’ve found that the arts provide unique, meaningful ways to communicate about science, health, and the human experience. I encourage the artists among us to share your expressions of themes in academic medicine! academicmedicineblog.org/call-for-cov...
Happy #WomensHistoryMonth! Today, I read about Dr. Bertha Van Hoosen, who founded @amwadoctors.bsky.social Doctors in 1915 to advance women in medicine and improve women’s health. Learn about her and other #WomenInMedicine on the @aamc.org interactive timeline! aamc.org/our-story
Thank you, residents and fellows, for the skillful, compassionate patient care you provide every day!
Check out @aamc.org's AI in Academic Medicine Webinar Series for resources and strategies you can put into practice. aamc.elevate.commpartners.com/products/ai-...
The landscape of medical education is always changing, and we must harness the opportunities of AI to improve education and clinical care, while also minimizing unwanted consequences for learners, patients, and our profession.
As an educator, I was intrigued by this discussion of how the physical and social environment in clinical training can affect power dynamics and equity in evaluation. academicmedicineblog.org/being-intent...
Some faculty use artificial intelligence tools to help draft or polish residency recommendation letters. But as this @aamc.org story notes, questions persist about student data privacy, transparency, and keeping an authentic voice. Give it a read. www.aamc.org/news/ai-will...
I was moved by this story of a teenager and his former doctor reuniting on stage as fellow musicians in the Longwood Symphony Orchestra, a beautiful reminder that music unites us across time and circumstance. longwoodsymphony.org/news/2025/12...
Joining those around the world recognizing the passing of Reverend Jesse Jackson. Through his work on equity and civil rights, he fought for access to health care and improvements in public health. My thoughts are with his family and those close to him.
Flu season continues, and this has been a particularly brutal season. Please read and share this excellent @aamc.org News item answering 10 common questions about the flu. And don’t forget to get your flu vaccine – it’s not too late. www.aamc.org/news/10-thin...
Great @jamahealthforum.com conversation with Robert Phillips, MD, MSPH, on the future of primary care. @aamc.org predicts by 2036, the U.S. will face a shortage of 40,000 primary care physicians. Our healthy future depends on their patient-centered care. ja.ma/4pJLpsb
This #CHDWeek, please join me in honoring those living with congenital heart disease, their families, and the amazing physicians, researchers, and staff who constantly strive to better understand and treat CHD. Thank you for all you do!
The @AAMC.org is kicking off our 150th anniversary! We’re proud to be celebrating a century and a half of leading, serving, and uniting the academic medicine community. Visit our new interactive timeline of key milestones that have defined our history! www.aamc.org/our-story
