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Descriptions of Medical Education Conferences

American Association of Medical Colleges (AAMC)

The AAMC conference is held annually in late October or early November. Every other year it is held in Washington, D.C. The conference is very large and actually has several sections within the context of the bigger conference. Examples are: Research in Medical Education (RIME), Innovations in Medical Education Exhibits (IME), Special Interest Groups (SIGs), Group on Educational Affairs (GEA).

American Educational Research Association (AERA)

This conference has several divisions, one of which is Division I: Education in the Professions. This conference features symposia, roundtables, research presentations, etc.

Generalists in Medical Education

The Generalists in Medical Education welcome basic scientists, clinicians, education specialists and other educators interested in medical education. They are educators who teach, conduct research, and provide support services in all areas of predoctoral, postdoctoral, and continuing medical education. Specific areas of interest include curriculum development, faculty development, testing and evaluation, student support, educational research, grant writing, educational leadership, and organizational development. Members meet annually to exchange ideas and knowledge for enhanced professional effectiveness in structured, but informal and highly interactive workshops. Each conference offers opportunities to learn the latest initiatives and innovations in medical education and to explore solutions to educational problems. The conference is held annually in the same city as AAMC and overlaps with it. This conference is a great place for new educators to get to know “who’s who” in medical education. No membership fees. Membership and a year’s subscription to Teaching and Learning in Medicine come from attending a conference. http://www.thegeneralists.org/

Group on Educational Affairs (GEA)

The GEA is part of AAMC. The group works toward excellence in the education of physicians. It is comprised of regional groups which sponsor regional conferences in addition to the AAMC conference. The Central Group on Educational Affairs (CGEA) sponsors several educational components of the larger AAMC annual meeting including Special Interest Groups (SIGs), Research in Medical Education (RIME), and Innovations in Medical Education exhibits (IME).

International Association of Medical Science Educators (IAMSE)

This is a great organization for those interested in the integration of basic and clinical sciences. An annual conference in July is attended by clinicians, basic scientists, and medical educators. IAMSE also offers its members two Audiocast Seminars Series on Teaching – Spring and Fall.

International Ottawa Conference on Clinical Competence

In 1985, a series of international conferences was started by Ian Hart, M.D. of Ottawa, Canada and Ronald Harden, M.D. of Dundee, Scotland. Now known as the "Ottawa Conference," the aim of these meetings has been to assemble health care educators from around the world. Important goals of this forum are to share educational experiences and to improve evaluation instruments used to train health care professionals. The 2006 conference will be held in New York City.
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Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM)

STFM has several national conferences annually, the largest one being the annual conference in April or May. It is attended by family physician clinician educators, education professionals and behavioral scientists. Focus is on the improvement of family medicine training at all levels. Types of sessions include research presentations, seminars, workshops, plenary sessions, lecture discussions, etc. Members can join a variety of working groups, e.g., Group on Education Professionals, Group on Behavioral Science, Group on Community Medicine, Group on Faculty Development. Smaller STFM conferences include the Conference on Predoctoral Education (Jan) and The Conference on Patient Education (Nov).

Society of General Internal Medicine (SGIM)

This annual conference is similar in format to the annual STFM conference. http://www.sgim.org/Publicweb/Meetings/default.htm.

Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada

The International Conference on Residency Education (ICRE) is the only forum in the world dedicated to promoting excellence in postgraduate medical education (PGME).

Subspecialty Meetings

American Academy of Pediatrics

The AAP National Conference & Exhibition (NCE) always offers a fresh perspective on your continuing medical education and lifelong learning, and industry leaders on our exhibit floor guide you through new pharmacologic and technologic advances.

American College of Physicians Internal Medicine

Physicians need to keep up with recent medical advances. And one of the biggest advances on the horizon may be change for the health care system itself.

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

ACOG's 58th Annual Clinical Meeting (ACM) will be held in San Francisco May 15-19, 2010. The Scientific Program will be outstanding with more innovative and hands-on sessions. The Educational Program has been taken to the next level to reflect the changing environment of women's health care.

American Psychiatric Association

Association for Surgical Education

Pediatric Academic Societies

Society of General Medicine


International Conferences

International Conference on Residency Education

The International Conference on Residency Education (ICRE) is the only forum in the world dedicated to promoting excellence in postgraduate medical education (PGME).