The Annual Conference of the International Association of Medical Science Educators (IAMSE) offers many opportunities for faculty development and networking and brings together medical sciences and health professions education across the continuum. This year’s theme is “Flourishing Through Change: Adaptability, Innovation, and Growth in Health Sciences Education.” Featured plenary speakers include Kimara Ellefson (Kern National Network for Flourishing in Medicine, United States), Dr. David Rogers (University of Alabama at Birmingham, United States), Dr. Ken Masters (Sultan Qaboos University, Oman), and Dr. Adaira Landry (Harvard Medical School, United States).
Dr. David Rogers,
Chief Wellness Officer,
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Future Flourishing: A Proposal for Health Sciences Learner Leadership Development
Presented by: Dr. David Rogers, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Date and Time: Monday, June 8, 2026, 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM EDT
It is well established that leaders have a substantial impact on the collective well-being of their teams, which affects team function. However, most healthcare team leaders have not received preparation for their leadership role beyond their own experiences. This deficit in leadership preparation represents a gap in education that could be remedied with a properly designed curriculum. This presentation is a proposal for a leadership development program for early-stage health education learners based on the available literature and the presenter’s experience in healthcare leadership development. Particular attention is given to the unique role that health sciences educators can play in cultivating foundational leadership skills that support learners’ flourishing as future team leaders and members.
For details on all of our plenary speakers, click here.
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We hope to see you in Augusta, Georgia, USA!