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ELAM (Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine) @elamprogram.bsky.social · 13d

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

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ELAM (Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine) @elamprogram.bsky.social · 22d

It’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.

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ELAM (Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine) @elamprogram.bsky.social · Aug 18

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

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Melody Goodman Named Dean of NYU's School of Global Public Health | NYU School of Global Public Health

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ELAM (Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine) @elamprogram.bsky.social · Aug 14

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.

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ELAM (Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine) @elamprogram.bsky.social · Aug 12

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

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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.

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ELAM (Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine) @elamprogram.bsky.social · Jul 23

ELUM Rebecca Cunningham, MD, was interviewed by @statnews.com in an article titled “University of Minnesota president is no stranger to triage. That has helped lately”

Read the article:

STAT @statnews.com · Jul 21

Long before she became president of the University of Minnesota, Rebecca Cunningham trained in emergency medicine. She draws on that experience often these days.
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University of Minnesota president is no stranger to triage. That has helped lately

University of Minnesota president Rebecca Cunningham is drawing on her experience as an emergency physician in this tumultuous time for academia.

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ELAM (Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine) @elamprogram.bsky.social · Jul 16

Congratulations to ELUM @melinakibbe.bsky.social who has been named the sole finalist for the @uthealthhouston.bsky.social ‪presidency! ‬

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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)...

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ELAM (Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine) @elamprogram.bsky.social · Jul 15

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!

ELAM (Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine) @elamprogram.bsky.social · Jun 18

Exciting news! ELAM executive director @nancydspector.bsky.social ‬is a featured speaker at this year’s Power of @womeninmedicine.bsky.social ‪Summit, as well as ELUM Monica Lypson, MD, MHPE.

Learn more: www.womeninmedicinesummit.org

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ELAM (Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine) @elamprogram.bsky.social · Jun 17

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

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ELAM (Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine) @elamprogram.bsky.social · Jun 16

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!

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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...

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ELAM (Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine) @elamprogram.bsky.social · Jun 12

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.

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ELAM (Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine) @elamprogram.bsky.social · Jun 11

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...

Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine® (ELAM) Program Names 2025-2026 Class of Fellows - College of Medicine

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ELAM (Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine) @elamprogram.bsky.social · Jun 10

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

ELAM (Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine) @elamprogram.bsky.social · Jun 2

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

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Cardinale Smith Named Inaugural Chief Medical Officer at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) announced that Cardinale Smith, MD, PhD, has joined the institution as the inaugural Chief Medical Officer (CMO).

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ELAM (Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine) @elamprogram.bsky.social · May 27

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

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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.

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ELAM (Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine) @elamprogram.bsky.social · May 2

Today’s #nytimesspellingbee is quite the coincidence!

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ELAM (Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine) @elamprogram.bsky.social · May 2

The room is buzzing with excitement for our Fireside Chat with Dr. Anthony Fauci, moderated by @meganranney.bsky.social!

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ELAM (Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine) @elamprogram.bsky.social · May 2

Wow, what an incredible gathering of the ELAM community! We have been celebrating the achievements of ELAM and women in academic medicine. Today is day 2 of our celebration. Our agenda includes panel discussions, the legacy of women physicians, a fireside chat with Dr. Anthony Fauci, and more.

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ELAM (Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine) @elamprogram.bsky.social · May 2

Please join us in congratulating the 2025 recipients and honorees of the ELAM 30th Anniversary Awards!

See the full list of honorees and award descriptions at the link: tinyurl.com/mppy7233

ELAM 30th Anniversary Awards - College of Medicine

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ELAM (Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine) @elamprogram.bsky.social · May 2

2023 Nobel Prize recipient Katalin Karikó, PhD, in conversation with Cathie Siders, PhD, as we open the ELAM 30th anniversary celebration.

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ELAM (Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine) @elamprogram.bsky.social · May 1

Congratulations to the ELAM and ELH Class of 2025 (our 30th cohort of fellows) on graduating! Welcome to the ELUM community!

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ELAM (Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine) @elamprogram.bsky.social · May 1

Look up! ELAM is shining bright in the Philadelphia skyline with a special 30th anniversary celebration message on the iconic PECO building. Tonight, we kick-off the two-day celebration of this major ELAM milestone.

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ELAM (Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine) @elamprogram.bsky.social · Apr 25

ELUM Alison Netski, MD, has been appointed as interim dean of the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV and interim vice president for health affairs. Congratulations!

Las Vegas Sun @lasvegassun.bsky.social · Apr 23

UNLV announces Dr. Alison Netski will serve as interim dean of the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine as previous head Marc Kahn is moving into a new role
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UNLV school of medicine names interim dean as head takes new role

Dr. Alison Netski has been appointed as interim dean of the UNLV Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine, a move announced this morning by ...

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ELAM (Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine) @elamprogram.bsky.social · Apr 24

Hot off the press! ELUMs @somasengupta.bsky.social and @ledje.bsky.social collaborated on a children’s book in honor of ELAM's 30th anniversary and women physicians. We are grateful that a portion of the proceeds will go towards the Laura Lynch Legacy Fund.

Purchase the book: tinyurl.com/2bt45huh

Journeys of Ten Remarkable Women: Graduates of the first women’s medical school in the United States

Journeys of Ten Remarkable Women: Graduates of the first women’s medical school in the United States [Sengupta MD, PhD, MBA, Soma, Media, Ad Astra, Edje, MD, MHPE, Lou] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Journeys of Ten Remarkable Women: Graduates of the first women’s medical school in the United States

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