Home

2020-03-04T00:00:00-04:00
Woman smiling, wearing Alliance for Academic Internal Medicine lanyard

Early Bird Registration Now Open

Don’t miss this premier meeting for faculty and staff in departments of internal medicine at medical schools and teaching hospitals. Save by registering before March 4.

Register Now
1/4
Groups sitting and talking at tables

Thought-Leaders and Innovators

AIMW20 offers a full range of session types and topics for seasoned professionals, mid-careerists, and those new to their role. Gain access to  keynote presentations from leaders in the sector and in-depth workshops lead by your peers.

View Agenda
2/4
Woman talking with person while wearing Alliance for Academic Internal Medicine lanyard

In-Person Networking

Nothing compares to face-to-face networking with your IM peers from around the globe who share your passions and your challenges.

Networking
3/4
Photo of sunset at Tampa conference center

Treasure Awaits in Tampa Bay!

Home to a vibrant waterfront district, culturally engaging venues and museums, and countless activities that offer unique experiences for you and your crew, Tampa Bay is just waiting for your takeover.

Tampa Attractions
4/4
Conference at a Glance

Academic Internal Medicine Week 2020

This premier conference, designed for faculty and staff in departments of internal medicine at medical schools and teaching hospitals, including all five member organizations of the Alliance.

April 19 - 22, 2020Tampa Convention Center | Tampa, FL

#AIMW20
Early Bird Registration Deadline
Days
Hours
Minutes
Seconds

Sorry, you've missed it!

Registration

Registration rates, discounts and deadlines, cancellation policy, how to register other people, and more.

Learn More

Schedule & Speakers

Plenary speakers, precourses, daily schedule, workshops, networking, CME, meeting app, and more.

Learn More

Hotel & Travel

Hotel rates, reservations, deadlines, Tampa attractions, and more.

Learn More

Primary Meetings

Members and stakeholders of the Alliance for Academic Internal Medicine convene during Academic Internal Medicine Week to discuss emerging topics, share best practices, and network with colleagues.

40th Annual AIM Educational Conference

DATES: April 20–22

The AIM Educational Conference brings together chief administrative officers, division administrators, administrative directors and managers, and other senior business administrators in departments of internal medicine together annually.

Register Now

2020 APDIM Chief Residents Meeting

DATES: April 19-20

Held in conjunction with Academic Internal Medicine Week, the Chief Residents Meeting provides incoming chief residents the skills and professional network vital to success starting their first day in this multi-faceted role. Separate registration required. Registration discount available for the APDIM Spring Meeting.

Register Now

2020 APDIM Program Administrators Meeting

DATES: April 19–20

Immediately preceding the APDIM Spring Meeting is the Program Administrators Meeting, a two-day conference for program administrators and coordinators, GME office administrators, and fellowship coordinators that promotes excellence in internal medicine residency education and training. Separate registration required. Registration discounts available for the APDIM Spring Meeting or AIM Educational Conference.

Register Now

2020 APDIM Spring Meeting

DATES: April 20-22

The APDIM Spring Meeting brings together program directors, core faculty, program administrators and coordinators, fellowship program directors and coordinators, and other key faculty and staff involved in the internal medicine residency program, for professional development and networking. Registration discounts available for PA and CR registrants.

Register Now

2020 APM Winter Meeting

DATES: April 19–21

Note location: Tampa Marriott Water Street Hotel, Tampa, FL

The APM Winter Meeting provides an opportunity for internal medicine chairs and other departmental leaders to network with their peers and share ideas and opinions about the most relevant issues they are facing.

See More

2020 CDIM National Meeting

DATES: April 20–22

CDIM National Meeting is a professional development and networking opportunity for clerkship directors, ICM course directors, subinternship directors, clerkship administrators and coordinators, clinical preceptors, and other faculty and staff involved in undergraduate medical education.

Register Now

2020 CDIM Clerkship Administrators Meeting

DATE: April 19

Immediately preceding the CDIM National Meeting is the Clerkship Administrators Meeting, a full day of education and networking for staff who administer the internal medicine clerkship or who interact regularly with students and residents in an educational context; administrators at all experience levels are welcome. Separate registration required. 

Register Now

2020 MPPDA Annual Meeting

DATES: April 2021

The MPPDA Annual Meeting provides program directors, APDs, and administrators leading combined training programs in med-peds educational programs and assessment strategies to prepare trainees to care for patients across the lifespan continuum independently.

Register Now

Featured Speakers

Schedule

David Zaas, MD, MBA

AAIM Signature Plenary

Dr. Zaas is Associate Professor of Medicine and the President of Duke Raleigh Hospital. He previously served as the Chief Medical Officer for the Duke Faculty Practice, the Private Diagnostic Clinic (PDC). He also served as the Vice-Chair for Clinical Practice in the Department of Medicine at Duke University. He has played a major role in advancing multiple key strategic initiatives for Duke Medicine, including care redesign, clinical integration, and improving access for patients.

David Zaas MD

Michael Aylward, MD

Michael Aylward, MD, is the Program Director for the Internal Medicine/Pediatrics residency program at the University of Minnesota Medical School. He attended New York University School of Medicine and then completed his internal medicine and pediatric residency training at the University of Minnesota. He spent a year as chief resident at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System where he oversaw residents and ran teaching conferences. He is currently President of the Medicine-Pediatric Program Directors Association, and Minnesota Doctors for Health Equity. His academic interests include the practical application of technology to patient care, medical education, writing, and advocacy.

Aylward

Debra L. Bynum, MD, MMED

Debra L. Bynum, MD, MMED, is the Director for the Internal Medicine Residency Program at the University of North Carolina. She has held multiple leadership positions within the School of Medicine, the Department of Medicine, and the Geriatric Medicine Fellowship and Internal Medicine Residency programs. She directed the Acting Internship for senior students as well as co-directed the clinical skills course for second year students, served on the School of Medicine education committee, and helped to design, implement, and co-direct both a transition course for new third year students and a teaching elective for fourth year students. She served as the Program Director for the Geriatric Medicine Fellowship from 2008-2014 and was selected to lead the Internal Medicine residency program in May of 2014.

Bynum

Deborah M. DeMarco, MD, FACP

Deborah M. DeMarco, MD, FACP, is a Professor of Medicine in the Division of Rheumatology and the Senior Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs and GME at the University of Massachusetts Medical School (UMMS). She has been on the faculty at University of Massachusetts Medical School since 1992. In addition to her clinical work, she has devoted her career to resident education having served as program director for the Internal Medicine Residency program for 5 years and then Associate Dean for Graduate Medical Education and Designated Institutional Official since 2001 at UMMS. Her main interests have been in curriculum development, and resident evaluation, feedback, and remediation.

Dr. DeMarco served as the president for the Association of Program Directors in Internal Medicine in 2006–2007.

DeMarco

ROI/Value of the Meeting

Academic Internal Medicine Week 2020 will provide you with the knowledge, skills, and networking you need to improve your ability to do your job as well as enhance your programs. But how do you convince the decision-makers about the value of this conference so your request is approved?

AAIM has created a template letter that can be adapted to your unique circumstances. It affords you the ability to pick the learning opportunities most valuable to you and your program as well as highlights the value of networking and why AIMW20 is an important investment in the future.

Your Alliance colleagues are waiting to see you in Tampa!

Learn More

Testimonials

testimonials
Diane L. Levine portrait

Academic Internal Medicine Week is the highlight of my academic year. I come away inspired by how innovative, talented, and generous the membership is. I return to work with new energy and ideas.

Diane L. Levine, MD, FACP
Professor and Clerkship Director
Wayne State University School of Medicine
1 / 5
Richmond A. Akatue

Each time I attend these conferences I rediscover that the challenges or difficulties of a PD were not unique to me or my program. I get to share my frustrations and successes with my colleagues and learn from them. I return to my program with renewed energy and optimism.

Richmond A. Akatue, MD
Residency Program Director
Meharry Medical College School of Medicine 
2 / 5
Jill Patton

Academic Internal Medicine Week does not disappoint. I attend every year with my chiefs and APD. We are always energized and return with new ideas to improve our program.

Jill Patton, DO, FACP
Residency Program Director
Advocate Health Care (Advocate Lutheran General Hospital)
3 / 5
Jeffrey Brensilver

An essential for all IM educators. A tribute to the spirit of genuine sharing of best practices.

Jeffrey Brensilver, MD
Residency Program Director
Atlantic Health (Overlook)
4 / 5
Catherine M. Hughes-Rose

APDIM is such a great way to network with other coordinators. You can bounce ideas off people who may have struggled with the same issues and then go back to your institution and make your program better.

Catherine M. Hughes-Rose, C-TAGME
Internal Medicine-Pediatrics Residency Program Coordinator
Nephrology Fellowship Program Coordinator
Rheumatology Fellowship Program Coordinator
University of Nebraska College of Medicine
5 / 5