-Medical Education Day E-Book-

This E-book includes a schedule for the day, information about the Academy of Distinguished Medical Educators and new 2026 Inductees, research abstracts, and ways to get involved with ADME programming. Check it out! 
(Full link: https://tinyurl.com/MedEdE-Book )

The Academy of Distinguished Medical Educators hosts Medical Education Day annually to showcase advancements in medical education at the University of Chicago.

Join us in celebrating medical education at the 17th Annual Medical Education Day on Thursday, February 5th, 2026!

2026 Keynote Speaker

Alison J. Whelan, MD

Alison J. Whelan, MD
AAMC Chief Academic Officer

Alison J. Whelan, MD, leads the AAMC’s initiatives to transform medical education and workforce preparation across the full continuum of medical education.

Agenda

2026 Inductees into the Academy of Distinguished Medical Education (ADME)

Master Educators hold lifetime tenure in the Academy, recognizing faculty for exceptional, sustained contributions and leadership in medical education, educational scholarship or innovation, and inspiring excellence. Candidates are nominated by the Steering Committee from among Fellows and senior faculty, with department chair endorsement.

2026 Inductees
Maria Alcocer Alkureishi, MD
Sarah Stein, MD

 

Fellows of the Academy are appointed for renewable five-year terms based on excellence in teaching, significant contributions to medical education, and potential for ongoing leadership. Candidates are nominated by their department chair and endorsed by the Academy’s Steering Committee.

2026 Inductees
Jason T.  Alexander, MD
Fuad M. Baroody, MD, FACS
Liza G. Icayan, MD, FACP
V. Ram Krishnamoorthi, MD, MPH
Julia Rosebush, DO

Learn more about Academy of Distinguished Medical Educators (ADME)