Western Group on Educational Affairs (WGEA)
The WGEA strives to promote excellence along the continuum of medical education by fostering the professional development of medical educators and advancing research in medical education. Membership in the WGEA is open to all faculty and professional staff at AAMC-member institutions in the Western region, including those schools in Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and the Canadian provinces of Alberta and British Columbia.
Connect with the WGEA
The WGEA is committed to developing a community of scholars and leaders to drive innovation across the continuum of medical education. Follow us on social media for updates and announcements and to engage with your fellow WGEA members.
- X (formerly Twitter): @WGEA_MedEd
- Instagram: @wgeameded
- Facebook: WGEA MedEd
- LinkedIn: WGEA CRIME
Join us for the 2025 AAMC Western Regional Conference!
This year, the WGEA, the Western Group on Student Affairs (WGSA), and the Western Organization of Student Representatives (WOSR) are coming together for a joint conference. This conference will be held May 2-5, in Portland, Oregon.
The GEA offers multiple regional and national opportunities to submit your scholarship for inclusion in a regional spring meeting and Learn Serve Lead: The AAMC Annual Meeting. These calls for submissions aim to bring together and advance the work of all those engaged in improving academic medicine.
The GEA offers multiple national and regional awards to recognize and celebrate those individuals and teams who have made a significant contribution to medical education.
The GEA also offers multiple national and regional grants to recognize those individuals and teams engaged in impactful research and scholarship.
The WGEA offers numerous opportunities for members to lead and participate in group decisions and governance through its Steering Committee. Learn more about Steering Committee positions, the individuals currently in each role, and how to get in touch with the WGEA leadership.
The WGEA adheres to a set of rules and regulations that guide its governance and administration.
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