Early-Bird discounted registration fee ends August 31!
Join us for the signature learning and networking event for all who care about the future of academic medicine. This AAMC flagship event is unique in bringing together diverse stakeholders—medical school deans, hospital CEOs, university and hospital administrators, faculty physicians, scientists, researchers, physician residents, and students—to advance new ideas by working and learning together.
Plan to Vote Early!You’ve probably noted that this year’s Learn Serve Lead falls during the midterm elections on November 6. We encourage you to plan to vote early so that you don’t miss our inspiring plenary session, The Extra Mile, on Tuesday, November 6 where an extraordinary panel of individuals will share their stories on how they beat the odds to achieve success.
Through a variety of learning formats—plenary sessions, lectures, breakout sessions, and focused discussions—you can design your own conference experience. Whether you want to spend time tackling major societal and health care issues or prefer to develop your knowledge and capabilities for teaching the next generation of physicians, you will find the right mix at this conference.
October 25, 2018 The AAMC team is aware of the “boil water” notice in Austin and continues to monitor the status through the official Austin, Texas government site: www.austintexas.gov.
We have been in contact with the Convention Center and our hotel partners who have already implemented procedures and processes to adhere to the notice while ensuring the safety and well being of their guests.The safety and well-being our of attendees is our priority. We will monitor the situation closely and keep our attendees informed of status and plans as we draw closer to November 2. Our hope for all is that the notice will be lifted in the next few days. All attendees will receive a “Know Before You Go” communication on Monday, October 29, however, we will send an email to registrants earlier should there be a change or further details on the anticipated length of the water boil notice.
The safety and well-being our of attendees is our priority. We will monitor the situation closely and keep our attendees informed of status and plans as we draw closer to November 2. Our hope for all is that the notice will be lifted in the next few days. All attendees will receive a “Know Before You Go” communication on Monday, October 29, however, we will send an email to registrants earlier should there be a change or further details on the anticipated length of the water boil notice.
The Learn Serve Lead agenda features over 130 concurrent sessions, 80 networking opportunities, 9 Voices of Medicine and Society speakers, and 4 plenary sessions.
Voices of Medicine and Society, supported by the Robert G. Petersdorf Fund, is a series of compelling discussions led by innovative scholars and fresh thinkers who don’t accept the status quo. Attend one or all of the sessions depending on your interests and concerns.
Don’t miss your chance to speak with exhibitors at Learn Serve Lead 2018. The exhibit hall is open Saturday to Monday.
In just a few weeks, we’ll convene in Austin where you will get the chance to address some of the biggest medical education, patient care, and biomedical research challenges facing academic medicine. It will be your opportunity to learn and lead new ways to tackle solutions and improvements and take them back to your institution. Our annual meeting also provides endless opportunities for networking with colleagues and meeting new people. We guarantee you will leave refreshed and inspired!
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Our lineup of plenary speakers will stimulate your mind, provoke you to take action, and touch your heart. Don’t miss any of the four plenary sessions on Saturday through Tuesday mornings.
Author, Grit, the #1 New York Times Bestseller
Founder and CEO, Character Lab and co-director, Penn-Wharton Behavior Change For Good Initiative
President and CEO, AAMC
President, Wayne State University Chair, AAMC Board of Directors
Professor of Social Policy, Law, and Women’s Studies, Brandeis University and Author, Reimagining Equality
Award-winning Journalist
President, Albert and Mary Lasker Foundation
Katz Foundation Preventive Cardiology Fellow, Emory University School of Medicine
Resident in Family Medicine and Psychiatry, University of Cincinnati Medical Center
Associate Dean for Diversity and Professor of Nephrology, Washington University in St. Louis
AAMC has arranged a number of author book signings throughout the conference.
Our program features over 80 networking events. We know it can be tough to navigate our program so we’ve put together a list of must attend events!
Registration is open for Learn Serve Lead. Early-bird registration ends August 31! Full conference and daily registration rates are available.
Attendees are responsible for securing their own hotel reservation through Connections Housing. Reservations may be booked only after your Learn Serve Lead registration has been confirmed.
Imagine a city bursting with an entrepreneurial spirit, a commitment to personal freedom and a passion for unearthing new discoveries. Add a vibrant, internationally renowned music, film and art scene, along with a thriving economy that leads the way in the technology, engineering and health care industries. Throw in a glittering lake running through the center of the city, big blue skies, gleaming Texas sunshine and the natural beauty of the surrounding Hill Country. Underline all of that with an open-minded sense of community, a serious commitment to breakfast tacos and a deep appreciation for all kinds of people and all kinds of dreams, and you've got Austin, Texas. (Credit: University of Texas at Austin)
Friday, November 2, 2018 - Tuesday, November 6, 2018
Austin Convention Center500 E. Cesar Chavez St.Austin, Texas 78701USA
AAMC Association of American Medical Colleges