IAMSE Communities of Growth (CoGs) are ongoing groups of like-minded individuals who want to informally get together to connect over an area or topic of interest. A Community of Growth is not directly connected to any Committee and is self-organized, and all CoGs are open to all. For more information on IAMSE CoGs, click here.
The Humanistic Belonging in Medical Education, Community Outreach, Research, and Engagement (CORE), and Black Medical Educators CoGs will be meeting this month. Below are the details.
Humanistic Belonging in Medical Education CoG
The IAMSE Humanistic Belonging in Medical Education Community of Growth (CoG) brings together health professions educators committed to creating learning environments where everyone feels respected, supported, and valued. Through shared learning and thoughtful dialogue, we explore humanistic patient care, identity, professional growth, and well-being. We welcome a wide range of perspectives and practical ideas for strengthening belonging across medical education.
The Humanistic Belonging in Medical Education CoG meeting will take place on Zoom on Monday, November 2, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST. For more information on this CoG, contact Cory Gerwe at gerwecd@odu.edu.
To join the November Humanistic Belonging in Medical Education CoG meeting, click here.
Meeting ID: 953 6376 6152
Passcode: 010159
CORE CoG
The Community Outreach, Research, and Engagement (CORE) CoG meeting will take place on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST. CORE CoG meetings take place regularly every other month on either Monday or Thursday at 11:00 AM EST or 3:00 PM EST. Dates and times may vary. The CORE CoG is led by Peter Vollbrecht (peter.vollbrecht@wmed.edu) and Natascha Heise (heisen@evms.edu).
Roundtable Discussion: Is your Program Sustainable?
Join the Community Outreach, Research & Engagement CoG in a discussion about sustainability of outreach and community programs. Let’s think through and beyond the funding issue to consider additional threats to community outreach program sustainability.
To join the November CORE CoG Zoom meeting, click here.
Meeting ID: 940 7015 6397
Passcode: 086440
Black Medical Educators CoG
The IAMSE Black Medical Educators CoG meeting will take place on Friday, November 6, 2026, at 12:30 PM EST. IAMSE Black Medical Educators CoG meetings take place quarterly at 12:30 PM EST on the first Friday in February, May, August, and November. If you are interested in learning more about this CoG and/or how to become a member, please contact Jacqueline Powell at jpowell@msm.edu.
To join the November Black Medical Educators CoG Zoom meeting, click here.
Meeting ID: 945 0993 9814
Passcode: 054506
Nutrition and Health Promotion CoG
The Nutrition and Health Promotion CoG meeting will take place on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST. Nutrition and Health Promotion CoG meetings take place regularly on the second Tuesday of each month at 12:00 PM ET. For more information on the Nutrition and Health Promotion CoG and how to join, contact CoG leaders Jana Simmons (simmjana@msu.edu) or Kearney Gunsalus (gunsalus@uga.edu).
Beyond the Lecture: Building Nutrition Education Across the Medical School Curriculum at the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine
How can nutrition education move beyond standalone lectures to become a meaningful thread throughout medical training? Join us as Esther Nuebel, PhD, Assistant Professor of Biochemistry and Director of Research Education at the University of Utah Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine, shares her institution’s experience developing an integrated nutrition curriculum across the continuum of medical education. Participants will explore practical strategies, implementation lessons, and opportunities to strengthen nutrition education within their own programs.
To join the November Nutrition and Health Promotion CoG meeting, click here.
Meeting ID: 971 1050 9261
Passcode: 111766