Elections - ASP

For the past 13+ years, APDIM has been my professional home, fostering my growth as an educational leader. I am running for a Council position to continue serving and give back to APDIM, its members, and the broader AAIM organization. As residency leaders, we have the responsibility to train the future of internal medicine. APDIM is crucial for this mission, providing a platform for professional development, networking, and collaboration and being a member of the Council would allow me to build upon the robust opportunities available to medical educators.

My journey began at my first APDIM meeting in 2011, a transformative experience when I was a new Associate Program Director. I was surrounded by innovative educators, united in our commitment to our trainees, and I was inspired by the shared passion for medical education. Through workshops, plenaries, webinars, and countless informal discussions, I have gained invaluable knowledge and insight from my APDIM colleagues. These experiences have been instrumental in my development as an educational leader and reinforced the power of shared learning within our community.

APDIM advances internal medicine education through innovation, scholarship, and community building. My service on the AAIM Faculty Development Task Force provided invaluable insights into the diverse needs of faculty across various settings. This experience underscored the crucial role of faculty development in advancing our careers and supporting the work we do as educational leaders, particularly with lack of transparency in this process across many institutions. It has also allowed me to expand my mentoring portfolio, working with educators in different programs to address the unique challenges they face.

Furthermore, my recent service on the APDIM Program Planning Committee has honed my understanding of the specific needs and interests of chief medical residents, faculty, Associate Program Directors, and Program Directors. I actively sought to incorporate these insights into the planning of our fall and spring meetings with innovations such as co-creating an open forum for mentorship and coaching at the national meetings. 

As an APD/Interim Program Director for over 13 years, I deeply understand the challenges and priorities of our community. I am committed to listening to member concerns, advocating for their interests, and contributing to the continued success and growth of APDIM and the future of medical education in Internal Medicine.