The APPD AIMS (Advancing Inclusiveness in Medical Education Scholars) Program provides professional development and mentorship with the objective of exposing pediatric residents to the APPD community, and careers in pediatric medical education, earlier in their training with the goal of increasing diversity in pediatric medical education leadership.
Instructions
The APPD is pleased to announce a call for two new faculty members to serve as at-large members on the APPD AIMS Program Leadership. New faculty members will join the APPD AIMS Program Leadership which oversees AIMS, a program which aims to expose pediatric residents to the APPD community, and careers in pediatric medical education, earlier in their training with the goal of increasing diversity in pediatric medical education leadership. Program Leadership members are responsible for developing, implementing and evaluating the APPD AIMS program, as well as choosing participants.
If you are interested in becoming a candidate for a position on the AIMS Program Leadership, please see the criteria and details of the selection process on the APPD AIMS Committee on-line application site. COMPLETION OF AIMS IS NOT A PRE-REQUISITE.
All materials must be submitted by November 17, 2026.
Criteria for Selection of APPD AIMS Program Leadership Members
A. Experience
- At least two years of leadership experience in graduate medical education (in one or more roles as Vice Chair of Education, Program Director, Associate/Assistant Program Director, Fellowship Director, and/or Associate/Assistant Fellowship Director)
B. General Expertise
- Verbal communication skills
- Written communication skills
- Presentation skills (i.e., seminars, workshops)
- Collaboration
- Group facilitation skills
- Mentoring
C. Specific Expertise welcome but not required, for example:
- Specific expertise is welcome but not required (e.g., diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging; clinical operations; professional development; professional coaching; educational scholarship; program development; educational leadership, grant writing, etc.).
D. Responsibilities
- Quarterly meetings with AIMS Scholars as well as participation in the Spring APPD pre-conference meeting.
- [NOTE: Travel reimbursement will be provided to Council according to the following policy: Past Chair, Chair, and Chair-Elect receive complimentary Spring Conference registration]
- Attend a virtual AIMS Introductory Meeting prior to the Spring 2027 Conference
- Attend APPD AIMS Spring Session on Monday, March 22, 2027
- Attend debrief sessions at the end of every day of the Spring Conference
- Participate in quarterly leadership Zoom conference calls
- Contribute to the scholarship projects and products of the AIMS Committee
- Meet all deadlines as assigned
- Council members serve two-year terms. If you move into the chair-elect position, your term may be extended up to an additional three years
E. Application Materials
- 1-page letter of interest specifically addressing the following: graduate medical education experience; evidence of broad knowledge of program leadership, responsibilities, and challenges; your contributions to building an environment of inclusion and belonging; any areas of expertise or special interest.
- Two (2) letters of recommendation from superiors or colleagues who have current and direct knowledge of your flexibility, collaboration, and expertise in graduate medical education, including mentorship, scholarship, curriculum development, and professional development
- Curriculum vitae
F. Special Considerations
- As we recruit additional APPD AIMS Program Leadership members, we are committed to fostering and enhancing equity, inclusion and belonging within the AIMS Program Leadership.
Application Process:
- Applicants submit application materials via online submission form by November 17, 2026.
- AIMS Program Leadership reviews applications.
- AIMS Program Leadership recommends names of new Program Leadership members to the APPD Board of Directors.
- APPD Board of Directors determines final approval of new AIMS Program Leadership.
- AIMS Chair notifies applicants by December 1, 2026.
