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Preparing senior faculty at schools of medicine, dentistry, public health and pharmacy and in hospital systems for institutional leadership positions.

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Medical School leadership transition

ELUM Carol Bradford, MD will join the University of Minnesota as interim executive vice president for Health Affairs and dean of the University of Minnesota Medical School, beginning February 16, 2026. Congratulations!

Read more: tinyurl.com/4t3futun

04.02.2026 14:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Nancy Spector and Akhil Vaidya Named Distinguished Professors - College of Medicine

ELAM executive director (and proud ELUM) @nancydspector.bsky.social has been named Distinguished Professor by Drexel University. This designation is the highest title the University can bestow on a member of the full-time faculty. Congratulations!

Read more: tinyurl.com/27vvew64

02.02.2026 16:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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New AIAMC Podcast Episode!
You won't want to miss this episode with @nancydspector.bsky.social chatting with @debsimpson3.bsky.social discussing her journey in academic medicine and sharing her approach to leading during times of uncertainty. Listen or watch here: youtu.be/KcxMqsZEexA?...

28.01.2026 17:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Welcome back, fellows! Weโ€™ve officially started the Winter Session in chilly Philadelphia today. โ„๏ธ

24.01.2026 14:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Denver Health Welcomes New Chief Academic Officer | Denver Health Denver Health is proud to announce Yael Schenker, MD, MAS, as the health systemโ€™s new Chief Academic Officer. In this role, Dr. Schenker oversees research and education, working collaboratively to lead and grow well-supported, multidisciplinary academic programs aligned with Denver Healthโ€™s mission as a learning health system.

ELUM Yael Schenker, MD, MAS, was named chief academic officer at Denver Health, effective January 1, 2026. Congratulations!

Read more: tinyurl.com/bdd75cr9

22.01.2026 15:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Learn at ACGME Learn at ACGME online learning classes

NEW! @acgme.bsky.social Clinician Educator Journal Club on 2/19/26, 12-1 p.m. CT. "Leading Through Complexity: Managing Cognitive-Emotional Load and Building Resilience" with ELUMs Wendi Wills El-Amin, MD, and Monica L. Lypson, MD, MHPE.

Article, registration, and CME details: tinyurl.com/msakv5p3

21.01.2026 17:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Announcing Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs - 12-15-25 I am pleased to announce the appointment of Laura Borgelt, PharmD, MBA, as Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs, Provost and Chief Academic Officer for the University of Colorado...

ELUM Laura Borgelt, PharmD, MBA, has been appointed as executive vice chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs, provost and chief academic officer for the @cuanschutz.bsky.social, effective January 1, 2026. Congratulations!

Read more: tinyurl.com/2v9r8rd4

05.01.2026 16:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The deadline is approaching for the 2026 Laura Lynch ELAM/ELH Community Impact Award!

Nomination deadline: Friday, January 9, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET

Details and the application portal can be found on the ELAM awards website: tinyurl.com/28z9whtn

22.12.2025 14:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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University of Louisville selects new provost | UofL News University of Louisville President Gerry Bradley has announced the hiring of Kathryn "Katie" Cardarelli, PhD, MPH, as executive vice president and university provost, pending approval from the UofL Bo...

ELUM Kathryn (Katie) Cardarelli, PhD, MPH, has been announced as executive vice president and university provost at @universityoflou.bsky.social, pending approval from the UofL Board of Trustees. Congratulations!

Read more: tinyurl.com/4e8xu2mp

02.12.2025 16:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Nominations are now open for the 2026 Laura Lynch ELAM/ELH Community Impact Award!

Nomination deadline: Friday, January 9, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET

Details and the application portal can be found on the ELAM awards website: tinyurl.com/28z9whtn

03.11.2025 15:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Are you at @aamc.org Learn Serve Lead? Come visit the ELAM team at Booth #1013!

02.11.2025 22:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Drexel University Launches Drexel Health Clinical Operations and Announces Leadership Team - College of Medicine

ELUM Nathalie May, MD, FACP, has been newly appointed to chief medical officer at Drexel Health Clinical Operations, launched by Drexel University. Congratulations!

Read more: tinyurl.com/bdf3jskd

10.10.2025 18:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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We are three weeks out until ELAM and ELH applications are due! The application period for the class of 2026-27 closes on October 31, 2025, and letters of nomination and recommendation are due by November 18, 2025. Visit ELAMโ€™s How to Apply website for more details.

tinyurl.com/4hyypsmk

10.10.2025 13:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Join us at @aamc.org Learn Serve Lead 2025! Visit us at booth #1013 to say hello and get some ELAM swag. Remember to register for the ELAM Reception, which is from 7-9 p.m. CT on 11/2/25 at the Grand Hyatt San Antonio River Walk (Texas Ballroom A).

Register for ELAM reception: tinyurl.com/3e5rma7h

25.09.2025 16:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Itโ€™s been a busy week with our ELAM and ELH fellows at the Fall Session in Philadelphia. From completing their Ann Preston Case presentations and leaning into learning modules, to posing for class photos and with Rocky! The fellows have been hard at work while making meaningful connections.

16.09.2025 19:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Melody Goodman Named Dean of NYU's School of Global Public Health | NYU School of Global Public Health

ELUM Melody Goodman, PhD, has been named dean of the @nyu.edu School of Global Public Health. Congratulations!

Read more: tinyurl.com/53hrrw73

18.08.2025 14:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Share the news! The application period for the class of 2026-27 will open September 1, 2025. Applications are due by October 31, 2025, and letters of nomination and recommendation are due by November 18, 2025.

tinyurl.com/4hyypsmk

14.08.2025 15:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Dr. Rainu Kaushal Appointed Senior Associate Dean of Health Data Science In this new role, Dr. Kaushal will help Weill Cornell Medicine harness data science opportunities in service of better patient outcomes.

ELUM Rainu Kaushal, MD, MPH, has been named senior associate dean of health data science at @weillcornell.bsky.social. Congratulations!

Read more: tinyurl.com/arp3bwer

12.08.2025 14:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

ELUM Rebecca Cunningham, MD, was interviewed by @statnews.com in an article titled โ€œUniversity of Minnesota president is no stranger to triage. That has helped latelyโ€

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23.07.2025 16:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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UT System Regents Name Dr. Melina R. Kibbe Sole Finalist for UTHealth Houston Presidency The University of Texas System Board of Regents has named Dr. Melina R. Kibbe MD, as the sole finalist for the presidency of The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston)...

Congratulations to ELUM @melinakibbe.bsky.social who has been named the sole finalist for the @uthealthhouston.bsky.social โ€ชpresidency! โ€ฌ

Read more: tinyurl.com/ysfuvp3f

16.07.2025 14:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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What an incredible 2025 @aamctoday.bsky.social GFA Meeting! We reconnected with members and supporters of the ELAM community and championed numerous ELUMs and fellows on accolades and achievements. Congratulations to ELUM Darshana Shah, PhD, on receiving the Carole J. Bland Phronesis Award!

15.07.2025 15:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Exciting news! ELAM executive director @nancydspector.bsky.social โ€ฌis a featured speaker at this yearโ€™s Power of @womeninmedicine.bsky.social โ€ชSummit, as well as ELUM Monica Lypson, MD, MHPE.

Learn more: www.womeninmedicinesummit.org

18.06.2025 16:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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REMINDER: Join ELAM for our Applicant Open House for the ELAM/ELH Class of 2026-2027! ELAM, ELH, and Allyship at ELAM are open to all qualified applicants.

June 24, 2025
Time: 1-2 p.m. ET
Via Zoom

Register today: tinyurl.com/yvn3cuhz

17.06.2025 13:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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College of Medicine Announces Inaugural Vice Dean of Education The Univeristy of Oklahoma College of Medicine is pleased to announce the appointment of Irene Alexandraki, M.D., Ph.D., MPH, MBA, FACP, as the Inaugural Vice Dean of Education at the University of Ok...

ELUM Irene Alexandraki, MD, PhD, MPH, MBA, FACP, has been appointed as the inaugural vice dean of Education at the @ou.edu College of Medicine. Congratulations!

Read more: tinyurl.com/4jhrdbjv

16.06.2025 15:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Join us in Portland for the AAMC GFA Meeting! Our ELAM Networking and Information Reception is open to all.

7/10/25
6:30-8 p.m. PT
Hyatt Regency Portland at the Oregon Convention Center
Register: tinyurl.com/ELAMGFA25

ELAM, ELH, and Allyship at ELAM are open to all qualified applicants.

12.06.2025 14:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Executive Leadership in Academic Medicineยฎ (ELAM) Program Names 2025-2026 Class of Fellows - College of Medicine

ELAM and ELH 2025-2026 is underway! We welcomed 100 ELAM and 50 ELH fellows on June 3, 2025, during our virtual orientation module, and we look forward to meeting everyone in person in Philadelphia this September.

See the full list of 2025-2026 fellows: drexel.edu/medicine/new...

11.06.2025 15:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Join ELAM for our Applicant Open House for the ELAM/ELH Class of 2026-2027!

June 24, 2025
Time: 1-2 p.m. ET
Via Zoom

Register today: tinyurl.com/yvn3cuhz

10.06.2025 16:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Cardinale Smith Named Inaugural Chief Medical Officer at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) announced thatย Cardinale Smith, MD, PhD, has joined the institution as the inaugural Chief Medical Officer (CMO).

ELUM Cardinale Smith, MD, PhD, has joined @mskcancercenter.bsky.social as the inaugural chief medical officer (CMO). Congratulations!

Read more: tinyurl.com/57tcwxkz

02.06.2025 13:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Kristina Callis Duffin, MD, MS, appointed Interim Dean of the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine at the University of Utah Kristina Callis Duffin, MD, MS, has been appointed interim dean of the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine at the University of Utah.

ELUM Kristina Duffin, MD, MS, has been appointed interim dean of the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine at the University of Utah. Congratulations!

Read more: tinyurl.com/3ema5mjv

27.05.2025 13:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Todayโ€™s #nytimesspellingbee is quite the coincidence!

02.05.2025 19:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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