ELAM (Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine)
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Preparing senior faculty at schools of medicine, dentistry, public health and pharmacy and in hospital systems for institutional leadership positions.
Exciting news! ELUM Geeta K. Swamy, MD, has been appointed dean of @bumedicine.bsky.social, effective January 1, 2027. Congratulations! Read more: tinyurl.com/3fyttpew
Prominent Women’s Health Researcher and Academic Leader Named Dean of BU Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine
Geeta Swamy has been appointed dean of Boston University’s Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. The renowned obstetrics and gynecology researcher will begin her post in January 2027.
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Big news! ELUM Carrie Colla, PhD, has been named dean of the Guarini School of Graduate and Advanced Studies at Dartmouth, effective September 1, 2026. Congratulations! Read more: tinyurl.com/z3bmrpyy
Carrie Hoverman Colla '01 Named Dean of the Guarini School | Dartmouth
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Hot off the press! ELUM Lisa A. Prosser, PhD, MS, has been appointed inaugural dean of Wayne State University’s emerging school of public health, effective October 1, 2026. Congratulations! Read more: tinyurl.com/yc4mynad
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Join ELAM for our Nominator Orientation for the ELAM/ELH Class of 2027-2028! August 27, 2026 12-1 p.m. ET Virtual Register today: tinyurl.com/3scatdv7
Big news! ELUM Wendy N. Nembhard, PhD, MPH, FACE, FAHA, has been named as the next dean of the Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health, effective September 1, 2026. Congratulations! Read more: tinyurl.com/3n4vjc4h
UAMS Names Wendy N. Nembhard, Ph.D., MPH, as Dean of the Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health - UAMS News
LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) named Wendy N. Nembhard, Ph.D., MPH, as the next dean of the Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health, effective Sept. 1.
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Join ELAM for our Applicant Open House for the ELAM/ELH Class of 2027-2028! August 26, 2026 12-1 p.m. ET Virtual Register today: tinyurl.com/36u64wdm
ELUM Caroline Genco, PhD, has been named the 16th president @ubuffalo.bsky.social, effective August 10, 2026. Congratulations!
University at Buffalo@ubuffalo.bsky.social · 4mo agoCaroline Attardo Genco, provost and senior vice president at Tufts University, has been named #UBuffalo’s 16th president, becoming the first woman and Buffalo native to lead the university. Learn more 🔽
Congratulations to the ELAM and ELH Class of 2026 on graduating! Welcome to the ELUM community!
Today is Leaders Forum day! The fellows have been preparing for this day since the very beginning of their ELAM journey. Sponsors and special guests have traveled in from all over the country to support the fellows in their IAP presentations, and we couldn’t be prouder of this community.
We are pleased to announce the selection of our 32nd class of ELAM fellows, and the 4th class of fellows for our ELH program track. Congratulations and welcome to our incredible community! Read the full press release: tinyurl.com/ykxbpp3h
Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine® (ELAM) Program Names 2026-2027 Class of Fellows - College of Medicine
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ELUM Kristina Callis Duffin, MD, MS, has been named dean of @utah.edu School of Medicine and chief academic physician at @uofuhealth.bsky.social, effective May 1, 2026. Congratulations! Read more: tinyurl.com/39zzb94u
Kristina Callis Duffin, MD, MS, Named Dean of the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine at the University of Utah
Kristina Callis Duffin, MD, MS, has been named dean of the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine at the University of Utah and chief academic physician at University of Utah Health.
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Join ELAM on 3/11/26 at 8 p.m. ET via Zoom for “The State of Academic Medicine: A Fireside Chat.” Featured speakers include ELUMs Elena Fuentes-Afflick, MD, MPH, and Shari Barkin, MD, MSHS. Moderated by ELUM Michele Kutzler, PhD. Register here: tinyurl.com/2fwztzp8
ELUM Carol Bradford, MD will join the University of Minnesota as interim executive vice president for Health Affairs and dean of the University of Minnesota Medical School, beginning February 16, 2026. Congratulations! Read more: tinyurl.com/4t3futun
Medical School leadership transition
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ELAM executive director (and proud ELUM) @nancydspector.bsky.social has been named Distinguished Professor by Drexel University. This designation is the highest title the University can bestow on a member of the full-time faculty. Congratulations! Read more: tinyurl.com/27vvew64
Nancy Spector and Akhil Vaidya Named Distinguished Professors - College of Medicine
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New AIAMC Podcast Episode! You won't want to miss this episode with @nancydspector.bsky.social chatting with @debsimpson3.bsky.social discussing her journey in academic medicine and sharing her approach to leading during times of uncertainty. Listen or watch here: youtu.be/KcxMqsZEexA?...
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Welcome back, fellows! We’ve officially started the Winter Session in chilly Philadelphia today. ❄️
ELUM Yael Schenker, MD, MAS, was named chief academic officer at Denver Health, effective January 1, 2026. Congratulations! Read more: tinyurl.com/bdd75cr9
Denver Health Welcomes New Chief Academic Officer | Denver Health
Denver Health is proud to announce Yael Schenker, MD, MAS, as the health system’s new Chief Academic Officer. In this role, Dr. Schenker oversees research and education, working collaboratively to lead and grow well-supported, multidisciplinary academic programs aligned with Denver Health’s mission as a learning health system.
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NEW! @acgme.bsky.social Clinician Educator Journal Club on 2/19/26, 12-1 p.m. CT. "Leading Through Complexity: Managing Cognitive-Emotional Load and Building Resilience" with ELUMs Wendi Wills El-Amin, MD, and Monica L. Lypson, MD, MHPE. Article, registration, and CME details: tinyurl.com/msakv5p3
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Learn at ACGME online learning classes
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ELUM Laura Borgelt, PharmD, MBA, has been appointed as executive vice chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs, provost and chief academic officer for the @cuanschutz.bsky.social, effective January 1, 2026. Congratulations! Read more: tinyurl.com/2v9r8rd4
Announcing Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs - 12-15-25
I am pleased to announce the appointment of Laura Borgelt, PharmD, MBA, as Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs, Provost and Chief Academic Officer for the University of Colorado...
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The deadline is approaching for the 2026 Laura Lynch ELAM/ELH Community Impact Award! Nomination deadline: Friday, January 9, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET Details and the application portal can be found on the ELAM awards website: tinyurl.com/28z9whtn
ELUM Kathryn (Katie) Cardarelli, PhD, MPH, has been announced as executive vice president and university provost at @universityoflou.bsky.social, pending approval from the UofL Board of Trustees. Congratulations! Read more: tinyurl.com/4e8xu2mp
University of Louisville selects new provost | UofL News
University of Louisville President Gerry Bradley has announced the hiring of Kathryn "Katie" Cardarelli, PhD, MPH, as executive vice president and university provost, pending approval from the UofL Bo...
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Nominations are now open for the 2026 Laura Lynch ELAM/ELH Community Impact Award! Nomination deadline: Friday, January 9, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET Details and the application portal can be found on the ELAM awards website: tinyurl.com/28z9whtn
ELUM Nathalie May, MD, FACP, has been newly appointed to chief medical officer at Drexel Health Clinical Operations, launched by Drexel University. Congratulations! Read more: tinyurl.com/bdf3jskd
Drexel University Launches Drexel Health Clinical Operations and Announces Leadership Team - College of Medicine
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We are three weeks out until ELAM and ELH applications are due! The application period for the class of 2026-27 closes on October 31, 2025, and letters of nomination and recommendation are due by November 18, 2025. Visit ELAM’s How to Apply website for more details. tinyurl.com/4hyypsmk
Join us at @aamc.org Learn Serve Lead 2025! Visit us at booth #1013 to say hello and get some ELAM swag. Remember to register for the ELAM Reception, which is from 7-9 p.m. CT on 11/2/25 at the Grand Hyatt San Antonio River Walk (Texas Ballroom A). Register for ELAM reception: tinyurl.com/3e5rma7h
It’s been a busy week with our ELAM and ELH fellows at the Fall Session in Philadelphia. From completing their Ann Preston Case presentations and leaning into learning modules, to posing for class photos and with Rocky! The fellows have been hard at work while making meaningful connections.
ELUM Melody Goodman, PhD, has been named dean of the @nyu.edu School of Global Public Health. Congratulations! Read more: tinyurl.com/53hrrw73
Melody Goodman Named Dean of NYU's School of Global Public Health | NYU School of Global Public Health
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Share the news! The application period for the class of 2026-27 will open September 1, 2025. Applications are due by October 31, 2025, and letters of nomination and recommendation are due by November 18, 2025. tinyurl.com/4hyypsmk
ELUM Rainu Kaushal, MD, MPH, has been named senior associate dean of health data science at @weillcornell.bsky.social. Congratulations! Read more: tinyurl.com/arp3bwer
Dr. Rainu Kaushal Appointed Senior Associate Dean of Health Data Science
In this new role, Dr. Kaushal will help Weill Cornell Medicine harness data science opportunities in service of better patient outcomes.
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