James Madara, M.D., Dean of the Biological Sciences Division, and Holly Humphrey, M.D., Dean for Medical Education, announced the formation of the Academy and the appointment of its inaugural members in January. The six inaugural members were chosen based on their extraordinary contributions to medical education, distinguished teaching and mentorship, and service as role models who inspired others with the joy of teaching. They are:
1. R. Eric Lombard, Ph.D., Professor of Organismal Biology & Anatomy
2. Stephen Meredith, M.D., Ph.D., Professor of Pathology
3. Mark Siegler, M.D., Lindy Bergman Distinguished Service Professor of Medicine and Director, MacLean Center for Clinical Medical Ethics
4. Scott Stern, M.D., Associate Professor of Medicine
5. Ting-Wa Wong, M.D., Associate Professor of Pathology
6. Lawrence D.H. Wood, M.D., Ph.D., Professor (Emeritus), Dean for Medical Education (1996 - 2003)

The Academy will be directed by Halina Brukner, M.D., Professor of Medicine and Associate Dean for Medical School Education. In announcing the formation of the academy, Dean Madara noted, "the University of Chicago, which is a national leader in research and clinical medicine, is again stepping into the forefront with its innovative approach to medical student education and the teaching mission. The creation of the Academy is a major statement about the importance and value that we place on teaching medical students and training the physician leaders of tomorrow."

The Academy of Distinguished Medical Educators will officially kick-off its activities with the University's first Medical Education Day to be held on Friday, April 21, 2006. The event will include a plenary address by Dr. Molly Cooke, Director of UCSF's Haile T. Debas Academy of Medical Educators, followed by Poster and Education Workshop Sessions. The day will end with oral presentation of several outstanding abstracts, as well as an awards ceremony hosted by Dean James Madara honoring the inaugural members of the Academy.

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