KNN Connection | December 2021
Spotlight
Reflecting on Our Progress
The end of the year is a fitting time to reflect on what has come before.

For instance, a brief new companion piece to the KNN progress report highlights a multitude of achievements from January 2020 through June 2021.

Thank you all for your partnership and perseverance, even in these unique times.
We recognize and appreciate these accomplishments—and many others since then. This resource shows just a small sampling of ways the KNN is transforming the profession.

Wishing you an opportunity to recharge during the holiday season and a good start to 2022.

– The KNN Program Office
The KNN National Conference
September 28–30, 2022 | Milwaukee, WI

The KNN is holding a national conference to celebrate and share achievements while planning future innovations. Look for more details and a request for submissions soon.
KNN Discussion Series: Human Flourishing 2030
Quarterly on Tuesdays at 4 pm CT | Online

The KNN’s next discussion series will explore the impact, challenges and opportunities that different aspects of our ecosystem pose for the future of human flourishing. Four sessions will examine the following external influences that shape and drive the vitality of healthcare learners, professionals and broader society:

  • January 25, 2022 – Community
  • April 26, 2022 – Organizations
  • August 23, 2022 – Clinical Spaces
  • October 25, 2022 – Educational Settings

Any speaker suggestions? Please email us!
KNN News
Updates From Partner Schools
Student Featured in Dell Med Voices Series
During a period of virtual site visits, the KNN team had the opportunity to meet Aya Rossano and additional student leaders across founding member schools who have a passion for transforming medicine.

Aya's goal? Improving gender parity in orthopedics. Learn more about her story and aspirations.
Aya Rossano
M4, Dell Medical School
Photo Credit: Dell Med News
The fourth Developing Medical Educators of the 21st Century course will convene medical educators from undergraduate and graduate medical education to share lessons learned during the pandemic and apply them to reimagining learning environments. 
KNN Updates
Share With Students: Additional Session Topics
Announced for the KNN Becoming Series
We are pleased to announce upcoming topics in the KNN student series. Please share this flyer with any medical students who may be interested!

Learners are invited to join peers from across the KNN the first Tuesday of each month for community and conversation.

They will explore character strengths helpful on the journey to becoming a physician—such as courage, teamwork, perseverance and more. Ray Williams of the Austin Blanton Museum of Art will use art pieces to lead related reflections.

Students are also eligible for a certificate of completion after attending six sessions.
A Guided Reflection on Caring, Character and Flourishing
Join a guided reflection designed to explore how caring, character and human flourishing intersect in your own life. Along with members across the network, use the power of introspection to gain insight on your experiences with flourishing and ways to promote or sustain it.
December 14, 2021
12–1 pm CT
Association Opportunities
IAMSE Call for Grant Proposals:
Educational Scholarship and Curriculum Innovation
Application Deadline:
January 15, 2021
IAMSE will fund multiple grants up to $5,000 each through two grant programs:

  • Educational Scholarship Grants fund projects to "systematically collect and analyze data related to medical education."

  • Curriculum Innovation Grants support faculty enrichment activities that exceed regular duties.
AAMC Call for Nominations:
Award for Excellence in Medical Education
AAMC members are invited to nominate individuals or teams of two for the AAMC's highest honor, which recognizes significant contributions to the field.
Nomination Deadline:
January 28, 2021
Noteworthy Resources
On Wisdom

William F. Laughey, Jane Atkinson, Alison M. Craig, Laura Douglas, Megan El Brown, et al. |
Medical Science Educator

Rahim Kouferidji | Wisdom in the News | Center for Practical Wisdom

Robert N. Golden, MD, Elizabeth M. Petty, MD | Academic Medicine Pre-Print

Rafid Rahman, MD | MedPage Today Second Opinions
Transformational Times Newsletter
MCW's Kern Institute publishes the Transformational Times e-newsletter weekly to deliver stories of hope, character and resilience from its virtual community.

Kern National Network | sarwilliams@mcw.edu | website