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AAMC Virtual Communities "This is not a Book Club": Explore & Connect on Poverty and Academic Medicine

  • 1.  AAMC Virtual Communities "This is not a Book Club": Explore & Connect on Poverty and Academic Medicine

    Posted 01-22-2024 02:01:00 PM

    Tired of the old book club setup and the pressure to stay caught up? Don't worry, that's not us. 

    Dive into the heart of intriguing topics with our Explore & Connect sessions - where AAMC virtual community members meet thematic exploration! We heard our members' requests for more opportunities to connect in more virtual environments and we are excited to bring you the first of what we hope will be a series of conversations around important topics that are of interest to you! 

    🚀 What's the Buzz About? Think beyond the ordinary! During our time together, we'll spotlight captivating topics - from cutting-edge medical innovations to navigating challenges in teaching hospitals, based on your interests. First up: Poverty and Academic Medicine (see February-March dates below to access registration links). 

    🌐 How does it work? No rigid schedules, no mandatory readings - just focused discussions on the most important topics to our community members. Dive into the conversation, share your insights, and connect with colleagues who share your passion-or who have similar questions to you!  Sign up for one or more of our scheduled one-hour discussions around poverty and academic medicine to participate.
          

    🌐 Why Join Our Topic Spotlights? 

    • Targeted Conversations: We laser-focus on the most relevant and exciting topics in our fields. 

    • Expand Your Network: Connect with professionals facing similar challenges and celebrating similar victories. 

    • Lightning-Speed Insights: Get a quick, deep dive into what matters most right now. 

    📆 Upcoming Topic Spotlight: Poverty and Academic Medicine 

    Exploring the impact of poverty in medicine and academic education is crucial for understanding the challenges and identifying potential solutions. Participants will go deep in conversation and explore questions about access to health care, health outcomes, medical education & diversity, community engagement, and more. Please note that registered attendees will also receive a curated list of resources ahead of time to support your discussions (think: videos, latest news, or scholarly articles on the subject, documents, etc.). 

    We know how booked calendars get these days. So, we want to offer multiple dates. Join one, or several! Simply register via Zoom using the links below. 

    • February 12 at 6:00 p.m. EST (co-facilitators @Lisa Meeks, MD, from the University of Michigan School of Medicine, and @Toby Tally, MD, from the Medical College of Georgia) 

    • February 13 at 8:00 a.m. EST (co-facilitators @Toi Harris, MD, from the Memorial Hermann Health System, and @Nancy Hayes, PhD, from the Florida State University College of Medicine) 

    • March 4 at 12:00 p.m. EST (co-facilitators @Lori DeShetler, PhD, from the College of Medicine and Life Sciences at The University of Toledo, and @Gauri Agarwal, MD, from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine) 

    • March 6 at 4:00 p.m. EST (co-facilitators @Katie Russo, of the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA), and @Imanni Sheppard, PhD, of the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign-Carle College of Medicine) 

     

    Can't make this series or not interested in this topic? That's ok, we hope to bring this to you regularly so keep an eye out for future gatherings or write us at @Penny Schnarrs or communities@aamc.org to share topics and ideas you wish to discuss more. 


    "See" you soon. We look forward to engaging and connecting with you. 

     

    #ExploreAndConnect #VirtualCommunity #TopicSpotlights #notabookclub 



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    Stephanie Weiner
    Director, Digital Strategy & Engagement
    Association of American Medical Colleges
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