Phil Clark, Advisor, Clinical Learning Environment, OhioHealth, Co-Facilitator

Jay Jimenez, MBA, Director, Graduate Medical Education, AdventHealth Orlando, Co-Facilitator

Based upon YOUR feedback in a member survey, the most pressing issues for GME professionals are HR Corrective Actions, such as learner accommodations, documentation of performance issues, removal of learner from duty, and others.  Join us for an interactive, case study-based discussion with the wisdom of a reactor panel representing human resources, GME, and well-being experts.  Start the AIAMC Annual Meeting with this exceptional networking!

Caroline Diez, MBA, Director, Graduate Medical Education, JPS Health Network, Co-Facilitator

Diana Singer, PhD, Executive Director, Academic Affairs, JPS Health Network, Co-Facilitator

Featuring The Energy Bus The Energy Bus: 10 Rules to Fuel Your Life, Work, and Team with Positive Energy: Gordon, Jon, Blanchard, Ken: 9780470100288: Amazon.com: Books

Please note that seating is limited and pre-registration is required.

Stephanie Call, MD, Program Director, Valley Health Internal Medicine

Through stories from Hurricane Helene and other challenging experiences, the presenter will discuss key leadership principles and specific strategies that support effective leadership in uncertain and high stress environments. The presentation will highlight key leadership readings and resources for continued personal and professional growth. Participants will have the opportunity to reflect on their own challenge and to set goals for growth in this area.

BYO AI: The Organizational Urgency to Provide Training in Artificial Intelligence: American Medical Association (AMA)

Kimberly Lomis, MD, Vice President, Medical Education Innovations

Margaret Lozovatsky, MD, FAMIA, Chief Medical Information Officer & VP, Digital Health Innovations

The recent accessibility of artificial intelligence (AI) tools has driven a flurry of experimentation in health care, disrupting our traditional understanding of care delivery and of learning. Few physicians and other health professionals have had foundational training in AI. According to the 2024 Microsoft Work Trend Index, 75% of US knowledge workers are using AI at work, but 60% of leaders report a lack of organizational vision to implement AI - don’t be among those lacking a plan! Upon completion of this session, participants will be able to: 1) describe the urgency for incorporating training about AI into their programs and 2) pursue specific organizational action steps to integrate AI.

Empathy Matters: Strengthening Leadership Through Targeted Empathy Training for Medical Education Leaders – JPS Health Network

Caroline Diez, EdD, MBA, C-TAGME, Director, Graduate Medical Education

Diana Singer, PhD, RN, CCRN, CNE, C-TAGME, Executive Director, Academic Affairs

Empathy is an essential yet often overlooked skill in medical education leadership, where individuals must balance competing priorities, navigate emotional complexity, and sustain institutional effectiveness. Leaders play pivotal roles but frequently lack structured opportunities to develop the interpersonal capacities needed for success. This session introduces a targeted, evidence-informed empathy training program that addresses these gaps by supporting leaders' well-being, strengthening communication, and promoting professional growth. Presenters will share the program's framework, facilitation model, and strategies for effective implementation, including tools to measure empathy growth over time and methods that foster long-term participant engagement. Participants will engage in a sample activity from the curriculum and consider adaptations for their own organizations. The session will also address common barriers to empathy development and offer solutions that have proven effective in diverse contexts. Attendees will gain practical resources, handouts, and a toolkit designed to integrate empathy training into leadership development, helping build more resilient, compassionate, and connected medical education communities.

Moving the Needle: Creating an Inclusive and Equitable Learning Environment to Support Underrepresented in Medicine Learners – OhioHealth

Nanette Lacuesta MD, Program Director, GME Inclusion and Belonging

Millennium Manna, Medical Student (Class of 2027), The Ohio State University COM

In recent decades, there have been efforts to increase historically marginalized communities in the medical field, particularly racial and ethnic groups who have been described by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) as underrepresented in medicine (UIM). While these efforts have primarily focused on boosting the number of UIM students, few have addressed support to create an inclusive and equitable learning environment. In one study, 44% of residents reported burnout, with statistical significance showing UIM burnout at 61% compared to 37% for non-UIM. Another study found that minority residents were eight times more likely to take extended leaves of absence and 30% more likely to withdraw than their white counterparts. Therefore, it is important to recognize the need to create an equitable learning environment that not only attracts but also supports and retains UIM residents and faculty. Previous research demonstrated that UIM residents encounter daily microaggressions, are often tasked as race/ethnic ambassadors, and are more likely to withdraw or take a leave of absence. This project aimed to identify effective strategies for retaining and supporting UIM residents and understanding baseline efforts in our institution. We conducted a literature review to identify best practices in retention and support strategies for learners with a focus on UIM residents. We then surveyed 34 programs representing over 400 learners on baseline efforts and created a strategic plan to support an inclusive and equitable learning environment, as well as an infrastructure to measure improvement after targeted interventions to address the biggest gaps in best practices.  Attendees of this session will complete a self-assessment of their institutions baseline efforts in best practices, create a strategic plan to support an inclusive and equitable learning environment, and learn how our GME program successfully “moved the needle” on inclusion culture.  

AIAMC World Café

Jay Jimenez, MBA, Director, Graduate Medical Education, AdventHealth Orlando, Co-Facilitator

Deb Simpson, PhD, Director, Education – Academic Affairs, Aurora Health Care, Co-Facilitator

Back by popular demand is the AIAMC World Cafe.  A world cafe consists of timed rounds, with participants gathering in small groups.  Each group explores the same question for each round. After a round is complete, one person remains at the table as a host, while the others travel to new tables and conversations – spreading the insights from previous discussions.  The AIAMC World Café will explore key points of Dr. Call’s keynote address.

Flourishing Practices in Residency Training: Connecting and Reconnecting to Self and Others: Kern National Network for Flourishing in Health

Sarah Ozurumba, Program Manager, Learner Network 

Andrew Sy, MD, Attending Physician, Pediatrics Advanced Care Team, Niklaus Children’s Hospital

Evidence-based practices exist to promote human flourishing through individual and collective endeavors. This breakout session will explore such practices and strategies with application to residency training environments even in times of challenge and disruption. Practical applications will reference a framework including interdependent concepts of character, caring, practical wisdom, and flourishing and integrate the Arts & Humanities, Narrative Medicine, Character Education, Positive Psychology, and Social and Emotional Learning and Intelligence. Activities support the ACGME Competency 4.3g Professionalism-Residents must demonstrate the ability to recognize and develop a plan for one’s own personal and professional well-being.

Take a first look at the 30 National Initiative storyboards while enjoying a complimentary beverage.

Wind down from day one with hors d-oeuvres and beverages in a gorgeous outdoor setting immediately adjacent to the conference hotel.  To help us plan and control costs, pre-registration is required.  There is no charge for meeting registrants to attend the reception.  Your guest may join you with a paid guest registration fee.