Registration is OPEN for the 2025 AAMC Conference for Institutional Advancement! Grow, innovate, and advance with alumni relations, communications, development, marketing, and public affairs pros in New Orleans, April 23-26. Learn more & register: #GIA25

Join #GIA25 Literary Lunch keynote Dr. @uche_blackstock as she shares career lessons and stories from her best-selling memoir Legacy: A Black Physician Reckons with Racism in Medicine. For more information on Dr. Blackstock, please visit

Congrats to Bruce Goldman @StanfordMed for his 2024 Gold Award for Excellence for “Stanford scientists pinpoint COVID-19 virus’s entry and exit ports inside our noses." Read more here:

Ready to make the most of #GIA25? You’ll walk away with new connections, fresh ideas, and sharpened skills! 🎯 Check out the agenda & sign up today!

Congrats to Krista Conger at @StanfordMed for winning a 2024 Gold Award for Excellence for “What’s the Deali-O With New Weight Loss Drugs?” Read more here:

Welcome #GIA25 Opening Plenary speaker @KathleenKoch1! Learn how to thrive in times of crisis with award-winning journalist, best-selling author, Gulf Coast native, and LeadersLink Founder @KathleenKoch1.

Join @PatriceGuilfoyl, GIA Steering Committee member, Feb 5 from 3:30-4:00 pm ET, for an orientation session highlighting GIA #MemberBenefits, updates, programming, & the Institutional Advancement Virtual Community. Check out GIA's Connect for info!

Top 5 Reasons to Attend #GIA25! 1️⃣ Gain insights from leaders & experts. 2️⃣ Network with Alum Rel, Comm, Dev, Mktg, & Pub Aff pros. 3️⃣ Stay current with industry trends. 4️⃣ Enhance your skills. 5️⃣ Increase your impact at your institution. Register:

The 12th Annual GIA #FilmFestival is coming soon to #GIA25 & we need your help finding the best videos! Is there one your team is particularly proud of? Another that helped you achieve amazing results? We’d love to consider it! To nominate a video, email GIA@aamc.org by March 4.

Meet this month's member spotlight, Emsley Vázquez Colón. Her advice is to prioritize listening, adaptability, and innovation. Stay connected to industry trends and advocate for strategic marketing to drive success. Read more:

The GIA is accepting nominations for the 2025 Distinguished Service Award! Honor a GIA member who’s made outstanding contributions to GIA, the AAMC, and their profession. Nominations due Jan 13 at 9 am ET!

@EvaFeldmanMDPhD @UMichMedSchool Congratulations! 👏👏

Happy New Year! Here’s to new beginnings and big opportunities in 2025! Start the year right by registering for the AAMC Conference for Institutional Advancement in New Orleans, April 23-26. Let’s grow, innovate, and advance together! #GIA25

The 2025 AAMC Conference for Institutional Advancement in New Orleans is packed with can't-miss sessions, networking & a film fest! 📽️ Ready to dive in? Check the agenda and see what's waiting for you! #GIA25

RT @AAMCtoday: Happy holidays from the AAMC! We’re grateful for the academic medicine community who work to improve the health of people ev…

Ready for #GIA25? New Orleans awaits April 23-26! 🎉 Network with the best in alumni relations, development, marketing, communications, and public affairs. Secure your spot today! #GIA25

Congrats to Phoebe Hall at @BrownMedicine for winning a Fenley Writing Gold Award. “Reframing Fatness” won for thoroughly reporting an important topic and writing with a masterful command of the flow of ideas. Read more here:

Congrats to Lauren Thompson at @BrighamWomens for receiving a Gold Award. The piece is thoroughly reported with an excellent blend of patients’ personal lived experiences and the hospital’s offerings and research. Read the impactful story here:

Have you signed up for Mentor Match yet? It’s a part of the AAMC Virtual Communities Network to enhance your professional journey! Whether you’re sharing your expertise or seeking guidance, Mentor Match connects mentors and mentees for meaningful growth.

The GIA is seeking nominations for specific 2025-2026 Steering Committee officer positions. All nominations are due Jan 8 at 9 am ET. Learn more: