Member Updates

Call for Committee Volunteers

Within our association, several committees are operating to help move the organization forward and achieve the strategic goals set by the Board of Directors. The contribution of our members to these committees is crucial and highly appreciated. At the moment, we are seeking a broad representation of professional educators, basic scientists, clinical scientists, and instructional… Read more »

IAMSE Officer Election Results

According to IAMSE bylaws, nominations for the positions of President, President-Elect, Secretary and Treasurer were sought from the general membership. The Board of Directors then voted to elect the officers of the association whose two-year terms will commence on January 1, 2020. It is my pleasure to announce to you the results of these recent… Read more »

Traveling far and wide to learn about medical education? Do tell!

As you may know, IAMSE maintains a listing of Medical Education Conferences on our website. We’d like to expand our listing of conferences, but to do this, we need your help! Will you be attending any Medical Education Conferences this year or next year? If you are, please let us know! You can send this… Read more »

A Review from Medical Science Educator from Dr. Steven Crooks

This month the IAMSE Publications Committee review is taken from the article titledĀ Medical Biochemistry Without Rote Memorization: Multi-Institution Implementation and Student Perceptions of a Nationally Standardized Metabolic Map for Learning and AssessmentĀ published in theĀ Medical Science Educator,Ā Volume 24, (pp 87-92), byĀ Douglas B. Spicer, Kathryn H. Thompson, Michelle S. Tong, Tina M. Cowan, Tracy B. Fulton and… Read more »

Three IAMSE Members Receive AAMC’s 2019 Alpha Omega Alpha Robert J. Glaser Distinguished Teacher Award

This year several IAMSE members have been named winners of the AAMC’s Alpha Omega Alpha Robert J. Glaser Distinguished Teacher Award, sweeping three of the four awards offered in 2019. These winners are Dr. Kevin Krane, IAMSE 20 year member, Vice Dean for Academic Affairs at Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA; Dr…. Read more »

Say Hello to Our Featured Member Stephen Hines!

Our association is a robust and diverse set of educators, researchers, medical professionals, volunteers and academics that come from all walks of life and from around the globe. Each month we choose a member to highlight their academic and professional career, and see how they are making the best of their membership in IAMSE. This… Read more »

Visit the IAMSE Exhibit at the Generalists in Medical Education and AAMC Conferences in Phoenix, AZ

The Generalists in Medical Education will be holding their 2019 conference on November 7-8 in Phoenix, Arizona, USA. Information on this conference can beĀ found here. The 2019 Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) Medical Education Meeting will be taking place in Phoenix, Arizona, USA from November 8-12.Ā Click hereĀ for more information on the AAMC meeting. IAMSE… Read more »

Educational Scholarship Grant Applications Due January 15

As a reminder, IAMSE is currently accepting applications for the IAMSE Educational Scholarship Grant program. The deadline for submitting applications is January 15, 2020. Applications are to be submitted on the submission pageĀ found hereĀ before the deadline. Instructions for grant proposals may beĀ found here. All IAMSE members are eligible to submit a grant proposal. Preference will… Read more »

Applications Now Accepted for Faculty & Student Travel Awards Deadline December 15

The IAMSE Conference Travel Awards support students or junior faculty to attend the IAMSE Annual Meeting. The amount of the 2020 Travel Awards will be up to $1,500, and are meant to cover expenses related to attendance at the IAMSE annual meeting in Denver, such as conference registration, lodging, and airfare. Any IAMSE member who… Read more »

IAMSE Board of Director Nominations Still Being Accepted

As a reminder, IAMSE is currently seeking nominations and self-nominations of candidates to serve on the IAMSE Board of Directors. International members are particularly invited. The Board of Directors is the governing body that determines the direction of IAMSE and all our various programs and activities. This Spring, three of the Director positions become subject… Read more »

#IAMSE20 Poster and Oral Abstract Submissions Due December 1

The International Association of Medical Science Educators (IAMSE) is pleased to announce the call for abstracts for Oral and Poster presentations for the 24th Annual IAMSE Conference to be held at the Hilton Denver City Center in Denver, CO, USA from June 13-16, 2020. The IAMSE meeting offers opportunities for faculty development and networking, bringing… Read more »