Today, ELAM remains the United States' only in depth academic medical/dental leadership program for women. According to Sandra Bearden, writing in the Alabama Medical Alumni Bulletin, ELAM brings together outstanding women from academic health centers with the intention of better preparing participants for senior positions in medical and dental schools. It includes sessions in the fall and spring, a two-day forum on emerging issues, and additional work between sessions. (To read Bearden's complete article on ELAM at UAB, click here.)Most recently, Dr. Cynthia Brown and Dr. Nita Limdi of the Heersink School of Medicine were named as ELAM fellows. (Read more.)
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