Learn Serve Lead: The AAMC Annual Meeting
Learn Serve Lead is the premier AAMC learning and networking event. This annual meeting is an exceptional forum where educators, students, residents, researchers, clinicians, administrators, and health system leaders can build professional connections, expand collaborations, and take part in thought-provoking discussions.
Save the Date
This year, Learn Serve Lead: The AAMC Annual Meeting convenes in Atlanta, Georgia. Join your colleagues in the academic medicine community Nov. 8-12, for a unifying and rewarding experience that promises premier learning, inspiration, and networking. Sign up to be notified when registration begins!
Leverage the in-person experience for unforgettable networking opportunities in the heart of the American South, Atlanta, where rich history and southern hospitality connect. Join us for five days of immersive programming, powerful education sessions, and dynamic small group discussions. You will have plenty of opportunities to hear from leading experts across academic medicine and connect with professionals who share your challenges and mission, so you can learn from each other and leave feeling inspired with takeaways that resonate long after the meeting, influencing you and the communities you serve.
Highlights from Seattle
More than 4,500 people from the academic medicine community convened in Seattle, Washington, for Learn Serve Lead 2023: The AAMC Annual Meeting. Learners and leaders were eager to reunite with like-minded peers and reignite the spark of collective learning.
Learn Serve Lead 2023 Highlights:
Leadership Plenary Videos
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Plenary Videos
Music in Seattle
Experience the healing effects of music with general session opening performances from Native American jazz singer Julia Keefe; American Idol singer-songwriter Elijah McCormick; retired military service member vocal quartet and America's Got Talent top 5, Voices of Service; and deaf singer-songwriter and America’s Got Talent Golden Buzzer recipient, Mandy Harvey.
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Under Attack: How Free Speech Became So Complicated, and What's Next
Delve into the evolving landscape of free speech and its impact on health care and education. AAMC President and CEO, David J. Skorton, MD, hosts a thought-provoking dialogue with eminent scholars Amna Khalid, D Phil, Jacob Mchangama, and Michael S. Roth, PhD, to explore the weaponization of free speech, its influence on health care professionals, learners, and the broader academic community.
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Voices of Medicine & Society Lecture Series
My Father’s Brain: A Physician’s Own Story of Caring for a Parent with Alzheimer’s
Access this session with Sandeep Jauhar, MD, PhD, as he intimately shares his personal experience confronting Alzheimer's in his family, beautifully depicted in his latest book, "My Father's Brain." Through a blend of science, emotion, and heartfelt storytelling, Dr. Jauhar guides us through the complexities of caring for loved ones grappling with dementia, offering a deep understanding of the ethical dilemmas and scientific insights that shape this challenging journey.
(Sign-in required to view; recording available through May 20, 2024)
A Public Health Crisis: Gun Violence and How Academic Medicine Can Make A Difference
Watch this critical discussion on the pressing issue of gun violence in the U.S., a nation grappling with a surge in firearm-related incidents. Dr. Joseph Sakran, a trauma surgeon and gunshot survivor, and Dr. Chethan Sathya, lead of the Center for Gun Violence Prevention program at Northwell Health, shed light on preventive measures and socio-economic factors driving violence. Please note: This session may be disturbing to viewers.
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Combining Science, Cultural Intelligence and Diplomacy to Achieve Global Health Equity
Embark on an inspiring journey with Maria Elena Bottazzi, PhD, an Italo-Honduran scientist, as she recounts her life experiences and transformative contributions in global health. From humble beginnings to pioneering a unique business model intertwining diplomacy and biotechnology, Maria Elena’s story sheds light on catalyzing vaccine science decolonization and forging international partnerships to combat diseases affecting marginalized communities worldwide.
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“Medical Mythbuster”—Using Social Media for the Greater Good
Medicine evolves, yet outdated racial concepts still persist within its teachings. Watch Joel Bervell, a trailblazing fourth-year medical student at Washington State University, unveil how he's merging his mission with modern communication. This session on confronting medical fallacies and promoting inclusivity in health care was facilitated by Dorian Harriston-Celler, MA, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer at Morehouse School of Medicine.
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Reframing Clinician Distress: Why Moral Injury Matters
Dr. Wendy Dean, psychiatrist and health care advocate, delves into the profound concept of "moral injury" within health care, shedding light on the distress experienced by frontline clinicians and its impact on patient care. By challenging the traditional notion of "burnout," she explores how system dynamics can conflict with caregivers' values, advocating for crucial systemic changes to prioritize patients and empower healthcare professionals.
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Women Who Came Before Us: The Past and the Present
Watch Jasmine Brown, M Phil, a Rhodes Scholar and University of Pennsylvania medical student, alongside Lori Alvord, MD, a groundbreaker as the first Navajo Nation tribal member board certified in general surgery, as they unravel the inspiring journeys of Black women and Native Americans triumphing over adversity in the medical field. Their remarkable stories serve as powerful beacons of resilience and progress, reinforcing the importance of storytelling in challenging stereotypes and fostering an inclusive, empowered future for aspiring physicians and scientists.
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Deeply Personal: Unlikely Paths to Science and Medicine and the Importance of Hope and Mentorship
Watch this powerful session featuring Stanley Andrisse, PhD, MBA, and James Earl Harris Jr., MD, as they share their incredible personal journeys from facing seemingly insurmountable obstacles to achieving remarkable success. Led by the inspiring Antwione M. Haywood, PhD, this session sheds light on resilience, determination, and the transformative power of education, offering hope to countless young individuals striving for a brighter future.
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