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May 2026
Welcome to Diversity Now, AAIM’s quarterly newsletter dedicated to sharing the latest inclusive excellence resources in academic internal medicine and beyond.
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Honoring Heritage and Community
This May, we recognize Asian-American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month and Jewish American Heritage Month. These observances offer important opportunities to reflect on the innovation and leadership of AANHPI and Jewish Americans in academic internal medicine and beyond.
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Resources to Support International Medical Graduates
IMGs play a critical role in the US physician workforce. According to AAMC data, in 2024, 25.6% of active physicians were IMGs, with more than 60% of foreign trained physicians practicing in primary care.
To support IMGs preparing for residency, Intealth has launched the Transition to Residency (T2R) Resource Hub, a centralized online collection of tools designed to ease the transition into US residency programs. Resources include introductory learning modules, well being resources, a medical terminology glossary, and practical onboarding tools. Intealth also offers guidance on Visa interviews (PDF download) to help incoming physicians along the J-1 process prepare to clearly and accurately represent their educational pathway and intent to participate in graduate medical education.
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Even Better Together
At this year’s Academic Internal Medicine Week, attendees added their threads to the collaborative tapestry board, visually weaving together the attributes that define the Alliance community.
Participants also shared the books, podcasts, and “a-ha” moments that have inspired their work, leadership, and professional growth. Highlights included Atomic Habits by James Clear; Being Mortal by Atul Gawande; When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi; The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down by Anne Fadiman; Radical Candor by Kim Scott; and Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman. Frequently cited podcasts included The Curbsiders, Core IM, and The Nocturnists.
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2026 AAIM Inclusive Excellence Award
 The Alliance congratulates the recipient of the 2026 AAIM Inclusive Excellence Award recipient, Aba Black, MD, MHS, who was presented with the award during Academic Internal Medicine Week. Watch her acceptance video.
The call for the 2027 Alliance Awards program is now open! Nominate yourself or your colleagues by June 5, 2026.
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Learning the Language of DEI
As conversations around health equity continue to evolve, understanding how inequities are measured and discussed remains increasingly important. The World Health Organization recently released updated versions of its Health Inequality Data Repository and Health Equity Assessment Toolkit (HEAT), resources designed to help organizations analyze disparities across factors such as geography, education, economic status, disability, and gender. The tools aim to support a more data-informed understanding of where inequities exist and how they may be addressed.
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The Alliance Supports Virtual Interviewing for Fellowship and Residency Recruitment
AAIM remains committed to an equitable and transparent residency and fellowship recruitment process for both applicants and training programs. Current Alliance guidance recommends virtual interviews for all applicants, including learners at their home institutions, while making in-person visits optional. These recommendations are intended to support fairness, transparency, the educational and clinical mission, and the health and safety of applicants.
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HRSA Releases Rural Residency Planning and Development Grant Opportunity
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) released a Notice of Funding Opportunity for a new round of Rural Residency Planning and Development grants. In this round, HRSA will award 15 grants of up to $750,000 dispersed over three years to pay for the startup costs associated with opening new rural residency programs or rural track programs where greater than 50% of training takes place in a rural area. The application deadline is June 2, 2026. |
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American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) Scholars Program: Now Accepting Applications for 2026–2027
The 2026–2027 ABMS Scholars Program supports early-career physician researchers through mentorship, collaborative learning, and participation in ABMS committees and the annual ABMS Conference. Selected scholars receive a $15,000 award to support research and travel expenses. Applicants are encouraged to consider projects that address health disparities and support the development of a qualified and diversified workforce. The application deadline is June 22, 2026.
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AAIM Webinars
Join Alliance leaders for the following webinar:
Explore free recordings from the FY 2026 AAIM Webinar Library, highlighting timely strategies to support academic internal medicine, including:
Please note that most webinar recordings are available only with a member log-in, either in the AAIM Digital Learning Center or the relevant membership online community.
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Save the Date!
Make plans to attend the 2026 APDIM Fall Meeting October 15-17 in Louisville, KY. Make connections with new colleagues, see old friends, hear from experts, and bring back actionable ideas to your program.
Registration opens June 4. Take advantage of registration discounts through August 16.
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