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August 2025
Welcome to Diversity Now, AAIM’s quarterly newsletter dedicated to sharing the latest diversity, equity, and inclusion resources in academic internal medicine and beyond.
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AAIM Celebrates Women in Medicine Month
September marks Women in Medicine Month (#WIMmonth), created by the American Medical Association (AMA) to acknowledge and celebrate the accomplishments of women in medicine, advocate for women in medicine, and to bring awareness to health issues effecting female patients.
According to this 2024 Association of American Medical College (AAMC) report, women are the majority of applicants and graduates at US medical schools, yet research shows that barriers remain. A recent JAMA Network Open review highlights ongoing gender inequities in leadership at US academic medical centers, underscoring the need for continued efforts.
The Alliance Women Leadership Empowerment Advancement and Development (L.E.A.D.) is an Alliance member community open to all members. It offers access to resources, education, and connections that foster the professional growth and career advancement of women in academic internal medicine.
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August Is Civic Health Month
Civic engagement is essential to the health of our communities — and to the future of academic internal medicine. Help shape that future by advocating for yourself and your work. Access the AAMC’s Academic Medicine Advocacy Guide (PDF) with practical tips on identifying your elected officials, writing to legislators, and staying up to date on key policy issues.
Stay up to date on AAIM advocacy activity>
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Learning the Language of DEI
The AMA Manual of Style (11th ed.) offers updated inclusive-language guidance, including person-first phrasing, capitalization of racial and ethnic identifiers, and use of specific self-identified terms over broad categories. These updates promote bias-free, respectful communication in medical education and research.
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The Alliance Introduces ERAS Resources on IM.org
In an effort to address the complexities of the UME–GME transition, the Alliance has collaborated extensively with AAMC to examine and improve aspects of the process, from initiating program signals to address application inflation and interview disparities to enhancing the Residency Explorer platform to provide greater transparency and utility for internal medicine applicants. The Alliance collated AAMC resources to help the internal medicine community make informed decisions and plan for the upcoming recruitment season.
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From Federal to State: Tracking Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Legislation
While recent DOJ guidance has drawn attention to diversity, equity, and inclusion policies at the federal level, The Chronicle of Higher Education is tracking state-level legislation, providing clarity on what is happening locally, and reporting about how it might affect your institution.
Track the legislation>
(Note: Chronicle account login required.)
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AAIM Webinars: Recording Available & Upcoming Dates
Join Alliance leaders for the following upcoming webinars:
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2026 Macy Catalyst Awards Accepting Applications
Residents, fellows, and faculty involved in GME are invited to apply for the 2026 Macy Catalyst Awards for Transformation in Graduate Medical Education, offering up to $100K in total support over 18 months for projects that transform clinical learning and improve the trainee experience. Proposals should focus on one of three priority areas: promoting diversity, equity, and belonging; increasing opportunities to learn in and from high-performing interprofessional teams; or preparing future health professionals to navigate ethical dilemmas. The deadline is September 17, 2025. |
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Wellness Resource: Building Physician Self-Care and Resilience
Burnout remains a pressing issue with recent data showing that 43% of physicians still experience at least one symptom. The American Medical Association's new article, "Stretch Without Breaking: Building Physician Self-Care and Resilience", offers timely, actionable advice. While acknowledging that meaningful systemic change takes time, it empowers both physicians and leaders to adopt self-care strategies now to shield against burnout and safeguard mental and emotional well-being.
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Registration Open: 2025 APDIM Fall Meeting
Register today for the 2025 APDIM Fall Meeting offering fresh strategies, expert insights, and interactive workshops to help residency and fellowship program faculty and staff excel at every career stage, including sessions that spotlight inclusive practices within academic internal medicine.
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