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ELAM (Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine)
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Preparing senior faculty at schools of medicine, dentistry, public health and pharmacy and in hospital systems for institutional leadership positions.
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
November 3, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Are you at @aamc.org Learn Serve Lead? Come visit the ELAM team at Booth #1013!
November 2, 2025 at 10:49 PM
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
Drexel University Launches Drexel Health Clinical Operations and Announces Leadership Team - College of Medicine
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October 10, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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 ELAM’s How to Apply website for more details.

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October 10, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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
September 25, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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.
September 16, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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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August 18, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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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August 14, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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
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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August 12, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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”

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July 23, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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!
July 15, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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
June 18, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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
June 17, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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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June 16, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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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June 12, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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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June 11, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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
June 10, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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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June 2, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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
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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May 27, 2025 at 1:13 PM
The room is buzzing with excitement for our Fireside Chat with Dr. Anthony Fauci, moderated by @meganranney.bsky.social!
May 2, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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.
May 2, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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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May 2, 2025 at 1:13 AM
2023 Nobel Prize recipient Katalin Karikó, PhD, in conversation with Cathie Siders, PhD, as we open the ELAM 30th anniversary celebration.
May 2, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Congratulations to the ELAM and ELH Class of 2025 (our 30th cohort of fellows) on graduating! Welcome to the ELUM community!
May 1, 2025 at 7:28 PM