As the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris begin, we’re thrilled to share the inspiring stories of medical students who’ve achieved the extraordinary by balancing rigorous medical studies with elite-level sports competition. Their dedication, resilience, and success both in the classroom and “on the field” are truly commendable. Here are the stories of a handful of medical-student athletes who qualified for the Games in recent years — or came close. 🔹 Kat Holmes, MS3, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai - A fencing prodigy and three-time Olympian, Kat has anchored the U.S. women’s epee team to multiple championships while advancing in her medical education. We wish her the best as she competes in Paris next week. 🔹 Jake Foster, MS1, Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin - A swimming sensation with numerous titles, Jake's determination saw him excel in Olympic trials while preparing for his medical journey. His commitment to team spirit and academic excellence is a testament to his versatile talents. 🔹 Derek Maas, MS2, NYU Grossman School of Medicine - Known for his academic and swimming prowess, Derek's journey from the University of Alabama to NYU showcases his ability to thrive in competitive swimming and rigorous medical training simultaneously. 🔹 Megan Clark, MS4, UAMS - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences - From a gymnast to a pole-vaulter, Megan's athletic career is marked by resilience and adaptability. Now focused on emergency medicine, she continues to push boundaries and inspire those around her. 🔹 Meridith Kisting, MS1, Carle Illinois College of Medicine - Transitioning from rowing at Duke University to medical research and studies, Meridith's journey highlights her relentless pursuit of excellence and her unwavering dedication to both her sport and medicine. Read more about each athlete from Gabrielle Redford of AAMCNews: https://ow.ly/E4TI50SL6EK Let's cheer on those competing this year and celebrate all these med students as they represent the pinnacle of athletic and academic dedication! 🏅
Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC)
Higher Education
Washington, DC 61,266 followers
Tomorrow's Doctors. Tomorrow's Cures.
About us
The AAMC’s strong sense of community and professionalism fosters an environment that supports the career and personal goals of its staff. Through development opportunities, employee support and activity groups, and other resources, employees can work in an environment where innovation and new ideas are encouraged. The AAMC serves a vital purpose as the nation’s voice for America’s medical schools and teaching hospitals. These institutions play a crucial role in our nation’s health care by training the next generation of doctors, discovering new medical knowledge, and providing superior clinical care. The work of the AAMC and its employees leads and serves our member institutions and constituents.
- Website
-
http://www.aamc.org
External link for Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC)
- Industry
- Higher Education
- Company size
- 501-1,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, DC
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1876
- Specialties
- Medical Education, Clinical Care, and Medical Research
Locations
-
Primary
655 K Street NW, Suite 100
Washington, DC 20001-2399, US
Employees at Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC)
Updates
-
How do chance, systemic racism, medical mistrust, empowerment, and representation impact our health? These pressing questions lie at the heart of the Voices of Medicine and Society series at Learn Serve Lead 2024. Join us as thought leaders convene to dissect these critical issues. From systemic racism and Indigenous representation to recognizing of diverse abilities in academic medicine, we're diving deep into topics that redefine equity and inclusivity in healthcare. Discover actionable strategies to overcome barriers, promote equity, and foster inclusivity in your work. Your voice matters in shaping the future of healthcare—let's drive meaningful change together! What health care challenges are you most passionate about addressing? Share your thoughts below! https://ow.ly/tKlZ50SGlGY #AAMC24 #AcademicMedicine #HealthEquity
Learn Serve Lead 2024: The AAMC Annual Meeting
web.cvent.com
-
New doctors need to complete graduate medical education before practicing independently, and lifting the cap on Medicare GME funding will help alleviate the doctor shortage. Bipartisan legislation introduced in both the House and the Senate (H.R. 2389 and S. 1302), would help address the doctor shortage by increasing the number of Medicare-supported residency positions by 14,000 over seven years. This increase would make progress toward providing the necessary primary care and specialty physicians necessary to meet the country’s workforce needs. Access more AAMC resources and information on the issue at https://ow.ly/y9LX50SKw4K. And learn more about Belmont University's new Thomas F. Frist, Jr. College of Medicine via this recent WPLN article: https://ow.ly/JoiU50SKw4J
Belmont University opens medical school amid worsening physician shortage
https://wpln.org
-
Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) reposted this
Founding Director, AAMC Center for Health Justice at Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC)
The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) & AAMC Center for Health Justice recently submitted comments re the "NIH-Wide Strategic Plan for Sexual and Gender Minority Health Research" With input from our AAMC CHARGE community, our comments focused on: ➡ Workforce Development ➡ Community Engagement ➡ Standardized Data Collection ➡ Research into the Impact of Anti LGBTQIA+ Policy ➡ Building Partnerships Read the letter here: https://lnkd.in/gcUwCYZX Learn more about CHARGE and get involved in our future comment letters: https://lnkd.in/gsZnE-yZ #SOGI #NIH #healthequity #healthjustice #communityengagement #LGBTQ
AAMC Responds to NIH Strategic Plan for Sexual and Gender Minority Health Research
aamc.org
-
We’re pleased to announce the newly created Medical Pathways & Enrichment Opportunities database. This directory for Pre-K to pre-matriculation students provides opportunities and program listings for learners who want to strengthen their pathway to careers in health care and medicine. The directory includes university research opportunities, STEM or health care related workshops, career and technical preparation programs, internships, and more. Check it out! https://ow.ly/BQEE50SGlqk
Medical Pathways & Enrichment Opportunities
students-residents.aamc.org
-
Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) reposted this
We conducted a poll with a nationally representative sample of U.S. adults that focuses, in part, on gauging their perspectives on climate change, its impacts, and actions that can be taken to address it. Some key findings: • Most U.S. adults believe that climate change is a problem, that it will impact them and their families within their lifetime, and that the federal government is most responsible for reducing its impacts. • Hispanic and Black adults express significantly higher concern about impacts on them and their families, compared with white adults, while adults in the Northeast and West are notably more concerned than are those in other regions. • Eighty-five percent of the 14- to 17-year-olds in our youth sample expressed being “somewhat” or “very” worried about climate change. Learn more in our latest brief: https://ow.ly/gjaC50SIxm0
Rising Tide
aamchealthjustice.org
-
Did you know that Black women represent less than 7% of doctoral candidates in science and engineering and less than 9% of the STEM workforce? We need more Black women in the biomedical sciences. Julia S. Omotade, PhD, Sr. Science Policy Specialist at the AAMC, sheds light on the vital need for diversity in biomedical sciences and the unique challenges Black women face in this field. The AAMC's Black Women in Scientific Research (BWiSR) project amplifies the voices and experiences of Black women researchers in academic medicine, highlighting the importance of representation and diversity in driving scientific progress. 🧪 Omotade shares that scientific progress is not just about the 'what' but also the 'who'. Learn more from Omotade: https://ow.ly/QHxE50SIliv #DiversityInScience #BlackWomenInSTEM #BiomedicalScience
We need more Black women in the biomedical sciences
aamc.org
-
Check out this newly published article from the Academic Medicine Journal. " Contextualizing the Resurgence of U.S. Housestaff Union Activity." This article explores the growing trend of resident and fellow physician unionization in the U.S., with 14 new unions formed since 2022. 🔍 Article Highlights: Context & History: Today's organizing efforts parallel the activism seen in the 1960s and are driven by longstanding challenges in medicine, such as burnout and systemic inequities, especially highlighted during the COVID-19 pandemic. Bargaining Topics: Common issues include poor working conditions, under-compensation, and inadequate representation in an increasingly corporatized healthcare landscape. Impact & Future: The authors discuss the potential for collective bargaining to improve the housestaff experience and address common concerns about unionization. They also explore the limited evidence on the impact of unions in healthcare and outline key considerations for future research. 👉 Read the full article here: https://ow.ly/KTqf50SGlpZ
Contextualizing the Resurgence of U.S. Housestaff Union... : Academic Medicine
journals.lww.com
-
Are you ready to drive impact in your work? Dive into the Voices of Medicine and Society series, plenary sessions, and concurrent sessions at Learn Serve Lead 2024. These sessions will ignite your professional growth by challenging your current strategies and inspiring new approaches. Past attendees tell us that Learn Serve Lead programming has inspired them to: ⚕️ Reshape their approach to integrating technology into academic medicine. ⚕️ Foster inclusive environments and promote equitable practices within their institutions. ⚕️ Apply practical advice and innovative ideas from the Voices of Medicine and Society series changemakers and leaders to their work. Take time to tailor your #AAMC24 experience to fit your unique professional journey. Check out the program and share which sessions or topics you're most excited about. Your community wants to hear from you! https://ow.ly/OOx950SHypq
Learn Serve Lead 2024: The AAMC Annual Meeting
web.cvent.com
-
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in medical education and the physician workforce is critical for everyone’s health. Incorporating DEI programs into medical education is about helping future doctors better understand the specific issues that each patient is facing to provide better medical care. If you have 4 minutes, read this recent op-ed from LaShyra “Lash” Nolen, MD, MPP, an internal medicine resident physician and graduate of Harvard Medical School and the Harvard Kennedy School. Lash lays out the evidence behind the efficacy of DEI efforts in medicine and why current attacks on DEI in healthcare are dangerous for patient care. https://ow.ly/H4ls50SHwMQ More information from the AAMC on the importance of diversity in health care can be accessed at https://ow.ly/Rza950SHwOx.
Good health care is rooted in evidence. So is DEI.
https://harvardpublichealth.org