AMA Wire

Wednesday, June 13, 2012

News for Academic Physicians

AMA-SMS meeting agenda book now available

The agenda book for this week's AMA Section on Medical Schools (SMS) meeting is posted online. Be sure to download your copy, as no hard copies or CDs of the book will be available. The meeting is scheduled to take place June 15-17 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago. A recap of the meeting will appear in next week's AMA Wire.

Visit the AMA-SMS Web page for more details about the meeting. If you have questions, email Jackie Drake of the AMA.

The AMA-SMS meeting will take place prior to the Annual Meeting of the AMA House of Delegates. Learn more about the Annual Meeting.

First Academic Medicine Caucus set for June 18

All AMA delegates and alternates with an academic appointment are invited to attend a new AMA Section on Medical Schools (SMS) caucus June 18 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago to discuss issues of mutual concern and interest pertaining to academic medicine.

The caucus will take place in conjunction with the Annual Meeting of the AMA House of Delegates. Information about the AMA's strategic direction to implement change in undergraduate medical education will be presented. Network with your colleagues and share your ideas on how the AMA can continue to provide leadership in transforming medical education.

Email Jackie Drake of the AMA if you have questions.