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Alison Whelan, MD

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AAMC Chief Academic Affairs Officer, leading AAMC initiatives to transform current models of education & workforce preparation across the full #meded continuum. Follow me on LinkedIn for the latest updates, www.linkedin.com/in/alison-whelan.

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Alison Whelan, MD @alisonwhelanmd.bsky.social · 9h
New open-access study: Among 69,860 U.S. MD graduates with a home-affiliated residency program available in their specialty, 24.2% remained at their home institution for residency. Check out the study for insights into the UME-to-GME transition & more! 🔗 bit.ly/4yoWEdR
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Alison Whelan, MD @alisonwhelanmd.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
📈 Shared governance matters, but only 56% of medical school faculty view their school's governance favorably, according to a new @aamc.org data snapshot. Learn what drives faculty perceptions and explore promising practices: 🔗 bit.ly/4rCossy 🔗 bit.ly/4z5lrna
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Faculty Perceptions of Shared Governance
This report provides a snapshot of faculty perceptions of shared governance including communication, transparency, and faculty participation in governance.
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Alison Whelan, MD @alisonwhelanmd.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Looking for @medbiquitous.bsky.sociall resources? The new MedBiquitous Navigator makes it easier to discover standards, guidance, AI resources & tools relevant to your institution's needs. Explore the pilot, share feedback & help inform what's next! bit.ly/4otDNtg
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Alison Whelan, MD @alisonwhelanmd.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
The latest @aamc.org StandPoint™ Surveys report highlights opportunities to better support women in academic medicine. Women staff reported less mentoring and more burnout symptoms than men. Explore the findings: bit.ly/425OTLo #WomenInMedicineMonth
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AAMC StandPoint™ Surveys: State of Medical School Staff Engagement, 2021-2025
The AAMC StandPoint™ Surveys: State of Medical School Staff Engagement, 2021–2025 report delivers the first national, data-driven view of staff engagement in academic medicine.   Based on responses ...
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Alison Whelan, MD @alisonwhelanmd.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
The work happening across MedBiquitous today shapes the future of educational standards, simulation, AI, data gov/culture & innovation! Join their Program Updates webinar, Sept 16, 1-2pm ET, to learn what's underway, what's next & how to engage. Register: bit.ly/4xgTHL0
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Join us for the MedBiquitous Program Updates webinar to hear the latest about our advisory committees and working groups, gain insight into current initiatives across our community, and discover upcom...
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Alison Whelan, MD @alisonwhelanmd.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Not part of @aamc.org's AI in HPE Virtual Community yet? Now's the perfect time to join! We're launching AI Experts: On Our Radar, a new series highlighting key AI resources and insights. I'm kicking it off Monday and would love your perspective! 🔗 bit.ly/4wYIr5U #AIinMedEd #HPE
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Alison Whelan, MD @alisonwhelanmd.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
A century of scholarship, innovation, and impact. Learn how Academic Medicine has evolved over the past 100 years and continues to influence the future of academic medicine. 🎧 #MedEd #AcademicMedicine
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Alison Whelan, MD @alisonwhelanmd.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
📊 Building a strong foundation for AI in academic medicine starts with data. Learn how Johns Hopkins is advancing responsible AI across clinical care, education, and research during the next AI in Academic Medicine webinar. 📅 8/17, 1-2pm ET 🔗 Register: bit.ly/4c8nfCK
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AAMC Webinars and Online Courses: Building Data Culture, Governance, and AI Readiness: Bridging Clinical, Education, and Research
Building Data Culture, Governance, and AI Readiness: Bridging Clinical, Education, and Research Register User - Free! Continue Already registered? Log in now. Overview Speaker(s) Contents (2) This webinar brings together three Johns Hopkins efforts that...
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Alison Whelan, MD @alisonwhelanmd.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
AI is rapidly becoming part of medical education. The 2025 AAMC/AACOM Curriculum SCOPE Survey found that 90% of medical schools now include AI in required coursework, up from 69% in 2023. 📊 Findings: bit.ly/4fzWjNo 📚 Learn more: bit.ly/4bLh3k3
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Alison Whelan, MD @alisonwhelanmd.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
📣 The 2026 Curriculum SCOPE Survey launches soon! Join us for a preparatory session to learn what to expect, get tips for completing the survey, and discover how the data supports evidence-based decision-making in medical education. 📅July 27 | 2 pm ET 🔗https://bit.ly/4yt1es9
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AAMC Webinars and Online Courses: Preparatory Session for 2026 Curriculum SCOPE Survey - July 27
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Alison Whelan, MD @alisonwhelanmd.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
📊 New data, actionable insights. Join @aamc.org's free webinar on July 30 for key findings from the State of Medical School Staff Engagement (2021-2025) report, including trends in engagement, retention, and workplace culture. Register: bit.ly/4wMgHBM
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Alison Whelan, MD @alisonwhelanmd.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
New @aamc.org data snapshots highlight workforce trends, institutional variation, and support strategies for this essential group. Explore the snapshots: 🔗 bit.ly/4vBGPPC 🔗 bit.ly/446ymrO #MedicalEducation #AcademicMedicine #PhysicianWorkforce
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MedEdPORTAL @mededportal.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
This novel, case-based, small-group ethics session provided #medstudents with the opportunity to discuss ethical principles related to the use of #AI in medicine. #MedEd #MedSky www.mededportal.org/doi/10.15766...
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Implementation of a Novel Case-Based Session for Medical Students Focused on Artificial Intelligence Ethics | MedEdPORTAL
Introduction As artificial intelligence (AI) is integrated into health care, it is critical for physicians to understand the ethical foundations of its use in medicine so that they can provide just ca...
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AAMC @aamc.org · 17/06/2026
75% of U.S. adults support the goal of health equity. We have public agreement, so how can we build civic infrastructure to turn that agreement into action? Explore @aamcjustice.bsky.social’s @philipalberti.bsky.social’s chapter in “Built to Thrive,” CHC’s latest report.
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A Blueprint for Healthier Communities, Stronger Workforces, and Economic Vitality
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Alison Whelan, MD @alisonwhelanmd.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Health programs must document how they teach & assess. Join the July 14, 1 PM ET, webinar to explore revised educational methods w/ clearer definitions & flexible matrix model to support reporting, accreditation & data sharing across HPE. 🔗 Register: bit.ly/EducMethods-July14
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AAMC Webinars and Online Courses: Advancing a Shared Language: The 2026 Revision of the Educational Methodology Vocabulary - July 14
Advancing a Shared Language: The 2026 Revision of the Educational Methodology Vocabulary - July 14 Register User - Free! Continue Already registered? Log in now. Overview Speaker(s) Contents (2) All health professions programs need to document how they ...
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Alison Whelan, MD @alisonwhelanmd.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
📣 Upcoming Webinar: Federal Student Loan Changes Ahead Join @aamc.org's FIRST on June 25 (3 PM ET) for key updates on new student aid regulations, loan programs, repayment options & what it means for medical students. 🔗 Register: bit.ly/4uqT5B9 #MedicalEducation #FinancialAid
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MedEdPORTAL @mededportal.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
This 90-minute faculty development workshop uses visual prompts to stimulate reflection among learners & helps to expand their personal reflection on their identity formation as an educator. #MedEd #MedSky www.mededportal.org/doi/10.15766...
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Utilizing Visual Pathways to Reflection in Faculty Development | MedEdPORTAL
Introduction The literature presents reflection as a lasting and transformative component of learning. Faculty development efforts must intentionally address reflection as a content area to ensure eff...
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Alison Whelan, MD @alisonwhelanmd.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
📣 Join us June 16 (2 PM ET) for a SCOPE Reports info session! Learn how to use benchmarking, national norms & curriculum data to support evidence-based decisions in med ed. 🔗 bit.ly/3QroTrH
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Curriculum Reports
Curriculum reports include graphical interpretations of aggregate and historical curriculum data.
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MedEdPORTAL @mededportal.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
IDing inflammatory arthritis can reduce patient morbidity & healthcare costs, but #IM residents often do not receive adequate training in how to conduct an effective hand examination. This workshop teaches the exam using a low-cost 3D hand model. #MedEd #MedSky www.mededportal.org/doi/10.15766...
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Helping Hands Workshop: Teaching a Focused Rheumatologic Hand Examination With Assessment of Small Joint Swelling in Inflammatory Arthritis | MedEdPORTAL
Introduction Prompt, accurate identification of inflammatory arthritis can reduce patient morbidity and health care costs. However, internal medicine residents often do not receive adequate training i...
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Alison Whelan, MD @alisonwhelanmd.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
How is Virtual Reality being used at your org? A cross-disciplinary @medbiquitous.bsky.social working group is gathering insights on VR re tools, barriers, training & impact. Share your experience & help shape future resources. 📆 Survey closes June 5. 📝 Take the survey: bit.ly/MBQ-VR-WG
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Alison Whelan, MD @alisonwhelanmd.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Explore how strong data culture can keep your institution ahead of rapid shifts in analytics & AI. Join the June 12 webinar “Bringing Data Culture into the Future,” 12–1pm ET. Register: bit.ly/4uaFOwx
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AAMC Webinars and Online Courses: Bringing Data Culture into the Future - June 12
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MedBiquitous @medbiquitous.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Webinar: Latest Benchmarking Curriculum Data Coming Soon. Join Tuesday, June 16, 2:00pm ET for an overview of the AAMC AACOM Curriculum SCOPE Survey report. Learn how to use benchmarking, national norms, and de-identified data to inform decisions. Register: buff.ly/1n588ah
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Alison Whelan, MD @alisonwhelanmd.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Longitudinal Integrated Clerkships (LICs) offer innovative clinical training pathways for medical students. More than 20% of medical schools now incorporate this clinical education model, according to a new data snapshot from @aamc.org. Learn more at bit.ly/3RuqnSg. #meded
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Alison Whelan, MD @alisonwhelanmd.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
💼 @aamc.org Update on the Private Loan Collaboration Effort Federal loan changes are reshaping how med students finance their education. Join the AAMC for an update on the private loan collaboration effort. 📆 May 14 | 3PM ET 🔗 bit.ly/4eJ5DQk #MedLoans #MedEdWebinar
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AAMC Webinars and Online Courses: Register Now: AAMC Update on Private Loan Collaboration Effort for Medical School Leadership & Professional Staff - May 14
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Academic Medicine @acadmedjournal.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Paging the algorithm: A new article applies the Best Available Human standard as a principle to guide trainee use of #ArtficialIntelligence: bit.ly/42KxbNN. #MedEd #MedSky #AI
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Alison Whelan, MD @alisonwhelanmd.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
You don’t have to be a “researcher” to do scholarship. 📚 Join Building Your Scholarship Toolkit to learn practical ways to turn your work into presentations & publications. May 27 | 2 PM EDT 🎓 Free webinar w/ @acadmedjournal.bsky.social + @mededportal.bsky.social 👉 Register: bit.ly/3QU0eMr
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Alison Whelan, MD @alisonwhelanmd.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Easily my favorite event of the year! Learn Serve Lead brings together the people, ideas, and hallway conversations that actually move academic medicine forward. Already counting down to #AAMC26!
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MedBiquitous @medbiquitous.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
New @aacn.bsky.social case study from The Chronicle of Higher Education: Two Colleges Rethink Workforce Pathways with Competency-Based Education. Learn how CBE models in early childhood, nursing, etc. prioritize real-world skills, with insights from AACN’s Dr. Susan Corbridge.
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Alison Whelan, MD @alisonwhelanmd.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Registration is open for Developing Faculty Skills in CBME—a 2‑part course for UME faculty & leaders focused on practical, sustainable implementation. July 22–24 & Oct 14–16, 2026 | Chicago. Learn more: bit.ly/3OQ57Fm #CBME #MedicalEducation
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Summary - Developing Faculty Skills in Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME)
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Alison Whelan, MD @alisonwhelanmd.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Last week’s @aamc.org GBA/GIP/GFA Conference highlighted a shared priority across academic medicine: faculty turnover. New AAMC data show stable overall rates, but key differences by appointment type. Read more: bit.ly/4elnnB7 #MedEd #AcademicMedicine
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AAMC @aamc.org · 28/04/2026
#DYK nonprofit teaching hospitals offer a variety of essential services unique to #academicmedicine? Community benefits provided by nonprofit academic health systems and teaching hospitals reach far beyond charity care. www.aamc.org/advocacy-policy/tax-ex…
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How Nonprofit Academic Health Systems and Teaching Hospitals Provide Far-Reaching Contributions to Community Health
Nonprofit academic health systems and teaching hospitals reach beyond charity care to improve the lives of patients and communities.
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MedEdPORTAL @mededportal.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Attending #CGEA2026? Be sure to check out “A Principle-Driven Approach to the Use of AI Tools in Scholarship and Peer Review (AI)” our joint session with @acadmedjournal.bsky.social on 4/29 at 10:45 am CT! #MedEd #MedSky
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Alison Whelan, MD @alisonwhelanmd.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
⏰ Deadline approaching—apply by April 30, 2026! @mededportal.bsky.social is seeking Associate Editors to help shape medical education scholarship. Join a dynamic editorial team and build editorial leadership. Apply today: bit.ly/4u8TqIY
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Alison Whelan, MD @alisonwhelanmd.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
Check out @aamc.org's new edition of the Medical School Admission Requirements® (MSAR®) for the 2026–2027 application cycle, bringing important updates and added transparency for applicants, advisors, and medical schools. 🔗 www.aamc.org/msarreports #MSAR #AcademicMedicine
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Medical School Admission Requirements™ Reports for Applicants and Advisors
The following Advisor Reports and their contents are the intellectual property of the AAMC and are intended solely for use by NAAHP National Members.
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Alison Whelan, MD @alisonwhelanmd.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Thank you to the 7,400+ medical school staff who took part in this survey and helped elevate staff perspectives nationwide. The data underscore what matters most: development, mentorship, and healthy workplace culture are essential to academic medicine. 🔗 bit.ly/425OTLo
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AAMC StandPoint™ Surveys: State of Medical School Staff Engagement, 2021-2025
The AAMC StandPoint™ Surveys: State of Medical School Staff Engagement, 2021–2025 report delivers the first national, data-driven view of staff engagement in academic medicine.   Based on responses ...
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MedBiquitous @medbiquitous.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Call for MedEdPORTAL (www.mededportal.org/) Associate Editors. Apply by April 30, 2026, to join a collaborative team shaping medical education scholarship. Seeking diverse specialties, including simulation expertise. 3–5 hrs/month. Learn more or inquire: mededportal@aamc.org.
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MedEdPORTAL
Patients need to be encouraged to overcome vaccine hesitancy, particularly with resurgence of vaccine-preventable diseases and novel viruses. Using problem-based learning, first-year medical students…
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Alison Whelan, MD @alisonwhelanmd.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
Excited to facilitate an upcoming @aamc.org webinar on civil discourse in learning environments. 🗓️ April 14 | 2pm ET We’ll explore engaging across differences and strengthening community using learner data. 🔗Register now: bit.ly/4spMgyW #MedEdWebinar #AcademicMedicine
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Alison Whelan, MD @alisonwhelanmd.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
Help shape how medical learners gain foundational AI knowledge, ethics, and skills for collaboration in health care and provide feedback on draft AI Competencies Across the Learning Continuum! Deadline: April 30 🔗https://bit.ly/47SbMFr #AI #CBME
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Alison Whelan, MD @alisonwhelanmd.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
What drives medical students to choose pediatrics? A new @aamc.org study highlights the role of early exposure, strong clerkships, research pathways, and targeted advising. 🔗 bit.ly/4sQJMKO
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Pediatrics Specialty Choice of US MD Matriculants at Graduation
This cohort study describes the prevalence of, and variables associated with, pediatrics specialty choice at graduation among matriculants of MD-granting medical schools in the US.
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Alison Whelan, MD @alisonwhelanmd.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
💻 Navigating aamc.org/meded just got easier! Explore Our Areas of Focus to quickly find key initiatives, resources, and learning opportunities. 🔗 bit.ly/4e1NAEr
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Alison Whelan, MD @alisonwhelanmd.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
@mededportal.bsky.social is seeking Associate Editors to join its dynamic editorial team. Become part of a national community of #medicaleducation scholars and help shape the direction of a leading health professions education journal. Learn more and apply by 4/30: bit.ly/3NGr5ua
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Alison Whelan, MD @alisonwhelanmd.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
Projected physician shortages and concerns about medical student debt have contributed to growing interest in accelerated MD programs. New @aamc.org data examine the prevalence of accelerated MD program graduates nationally. 🔗 Explore the snapshot: bit.ly/4sBF03Q
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MedBiquitous @medbiquitous.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
MedEdPORTAL seeks new Associate Editors. Applications due April 30, 2026. Help shape medical education scholarship. Priority areas include reproductive health, faculty development, internal medicine, clinical skills, ophthalmology, assessment & simulation. 3–5 hrs/month. Learn more:
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Alison Whelan, MD @alisonwhelanmd.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
Join @aamc.org upcoming webinar, “Navigating the Data Soup: Web3, #AI, and the Future of Healthcare Data". From blockchain to tokenization, learn how new tools are tackling fragmentation, privacy, and interoperability. 📅 April 1, 1 PM ET 🔗 Register now! bit.ly/41kGP93
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AAMC Webinars and Online Courses: Navigating the Data Soup: Web3, AI, and the Future of Healthcare Data - April 1
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Alison Whelan, MD @alisonwhelanmd.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
As @aamc.org marks 150 years, I reflected on the future of academic medicine in our Voices of Leadership series — and how evolving medical education prepares a continually learning, adaptable physician workforce. 🔗 bit.ly/4rO0JEe #AAMC150 #MedEd #AcademicMedicine
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What 150 Years of Academic Medicine Teaches Us About What Comes Next
Academic medicine has changed dramatically over the past century and a half, but its core mission has remained remarkably constant. As the AAMC marks 150 years in 2026, the milestone offers an opportu...
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Alison Whelan, MD @alisonwhelanmd.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
A recent study in @acadmedjournal.bsky.social reports that among 50,000+ U.S. MD graduates, more than 1/4 intended to practice in underserved areas at graduation. Findings can inform mission-aligned admissions, curriculum development, and career advising. Read more: bit.ly/4buSrep. #MedEd
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Addressing national health care needs: recent US MD graduates and their intention to practice in underserved areas
Among 4 recent national cohorts of US MD-granting medical school graduates (71% of all graduates from 2019-2022), this study identified demographic charact
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Alison Whelan, MD @alisonwhelanmd.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
@mededportal.bsky.social is seeking 2026 Associate Editors, with expertise in areas like reproductive health, faculty development, IM, assessment & simulation. Apply by April 30, 2026. 🔗 Learn more & apply: bit.ly/47cxQua
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Patients need to be encouraged to overcome vaccine hesitancy, particularly with resurgence of vaccine-preventable diseases and novel viruses. Using problem-based learning, first-year medical students concept mapped a measles case to learn basic science ...
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MedBiquitous @medbiquitous.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
Register for the April 1, 1–2 PM ET, webinar “Navigating the Data Soup: Web3, AI & the Future of Healthcare Data.” Explore how emerging platforms & Web3 tools—blockchain, encryption & tokenization—could address healthcare data gov, provenance & access challenges
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AAMC Webinars and Online Courses: Navigating the Data Soup: Web3, AI, and the Future of Healthcare Data - April 1
Includes a Live Web Event on 04/01/2026 at 1:00 PM (EDT)
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Alison Whelan, MD @alisonwhelanmd.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
🎧A great episode on what responsible and transparent AI use should look like in peer review. Highly recommend for anyone working in peer review, research, or wanting to stay ahead of the curve on AI in medical education! Listen: bit.ly/4sBKawg
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The Responsible Use of AI for Peer Review
On this episode of the Academic Medicine Podcast, discussing Academic Medicine’s and MedEdPORTAL’s new policy guiding the use of AI tools in the peer review process are Academic Medicine editor-in-…
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Alison Whelan, MD @alisonwhelanmd.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
Through @aamc.org's Resident Readiness Survey, we’re strengthening a national feedback loop on how well graduates are prepared for the transition to residency. New data highlight UME–GME alignment in surgical residency readiness. 🔗https://bit.ly/3OTi8h8 #UME #GME #MedEd
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