Throughout 2022, the Kern National Network for Caring & Character in Medicine (KNN) sought to continue making strides in our vision of promoting human flourishing through the profession of medicine. In partnership with leaders and learners at our seven founding member schools and other stakeholders nationwide, the KNN was able to foster flourishing within healthcare by hosting virtual events and our first in-person conference, launching an online community and more.

As we enter a new year, we reflect on the past year's notable moments and milestones that support the mission and values of the KNN and our integrated framework. We look forward to sparking new partnerships, strengthening current connections and continuing efforts to ensure that those who work, learn, care and research in our institutions flourish.

Upcoming Events 

February 13 - 15, 2023, San Francisco, CA | Developing Medical Educators of the 21st Century

In collaboration with the KNN, the University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine is hosting a 3-day in-person course, focused on supporting medical educators to engage in transformational change during challenging times and explore ways of fostering equitable, inclusive learning environments for medical students.

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May 2 - 4, 2023, Wellesley, MA | Millennium Conference

The Shapiro Institute for Education and Research at Harvard Medical School and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) announced a request for applications to participate in the 2023 Millennium Conference, the twelfth working conference in medical education. Applications must be submitted by 4 pm CT on January 20, 2023.

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May 3 - 5, 2023, Washington, D.C. | 2023 AAMC Health Workforce Research Conference

The AAMC is seeking abstracts that can be delivered in the following formats: individual research presentations, individual presentations of program and policy evaluation, organized 90-minute panels, and poster presentations for the 2023 AAMC Health Workforce Research Conference. Submitters are urged to leverage evidence that can help navigate the impacts of the pandemic and provide guidance, best practices, and lessons learned to the health workforce community. Submission deadline is January 6, 2023.

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Resources



• An Introductory Textbook on the Psychology of Wisdom | The University of Chicago Center for Practical Wisdom provides takeaways from the Psychology of Wisdom textbook on methods of educating toward wisdom.
• Reducing Cognitive Bias in Learner Evaluation: The SKAIR Method (Video) | Watch Matthew R. Meunier, MD, FAAFP, of Mayo Clinic provide five tips for educators on how to "scare" away bias and promote fair learner evaluations using the SKAIR method.
• Compassion & Courage: Conversations in Healthcare (Audio) | Listen as Gold Foundation President and CEO Richard Levin discusses compassion and courage in healthcare.