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Medical Education Readiness Program (MERP): Our Guided Approach to Foster Success in Medical School

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By Inna Lindner, PhD
Associate Professor, 
Adtalem Global Education

We are excited to welcome Dr. Inna Lindner, Associate Professor at Adtalem Global Education, who will present “Medical Education Readiness Program (MERP): Our Guided Approach to Foster Success in Medical School,” for the fifth and final week of the IAMSE 2025 Winter Webcast Audio Seminar Series titled “Tailored Education: Helping Every Student Across the Finish Line.”

Over the five sessions, we will cover the concepts of precision medical education and individualized support, from big-picture theories to innovative implementation, showing how adaptive and personalized learning environments can better meet diverse student needs.

Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to join the conversation on Helping Every Student Across the Finish Line!

Learn More About the Winter 2025 Series

The full IAMSE Winter 2025 WAS schedule is available on the website.

The remaining sessions are as follows:

Week 5 – Thursday, February 6, 2025, 12:00 PM EST
Medical Education Readiness Program (MERP): Our Guided Approach to Foster Success in Medical School, presented by Inna Lindner, of Adtalem Global Education

Below we look at the fifth week’s presentation:

Inna Lindner, PhD

Medical Education Readiness Program (MERP):
Our Guided Approach to Foster Success
in Medical School

Presenter: Inna Lindner, PhD, Associate Professor, Adtalem Global Education
Session Date & Time: February 6, 2025 at 12:00 PM EST
Session Description: This presentation will highlight the importance of a prematriculation program in preparing students for medical school. MERP helps bridge students’ knowledge gaps, provides support during the learning process and improves academic performance in medical school. Notably, our students often begin the program with varying levels of basic sciences knowledge and study skill proficiency. However, after 15 weeks of carefully planned curriculum and our guidance, they enter medical school with increased confidence and preparedness to succeed.

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#IAMSE25 Registration is NOW OPEN!

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We are pleased to announce that registration for the 29th Annual Conference of the International Association of Medical Science Educators (IAMSE) is NOW OPEN! The annual conference is to be held June 14 – 17, 2025 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, at the University of Calgary, Calgary TELUS Convention Centre. At the IAMSE Annual Conference, faculty, staff, and students from around the world who are interested in health science education join together in faculty development and networking opportunities. Sessions on curriculum development, assessment, and simulation are among the common topics available at the conference.

#IAMSE25 Conference Information

Featured plenary speakers include Dr. Will Bynum (Duke University School of Medicine), Dr. Teresa Chan (Toronto Metropolitan University School of Medicine), Dr. Thirusha Naidu (University of Ottawa), and Dr. Yvonne Steinert (McGill University).

As the IAMSE 2025 Conference will be in Canada this year, it is also important to make sure that your passport is current. Be on the lookout for further information and instruction about this matter in the near future.

Additional conference details and registration can be found at www.iamseconference.org.

Register for #IAMSE25 Here!

Registration is Now OPEN for the Spring 2025 Webcast Audio Seminar Series 

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As medical education continues to evolve, the role of the basic sciences must be adapted to address the needs of diverse learners, emerging technologies, and dynamic curricular demands. The Spring 2025 IAMSE Webinar Series, titled Current Challenges and Opportunities for Basic Sciences in Medical Education, explores the evolving intersection of the basic sciences with current curricular trends, professional identity development, artificial intelligence, and integration with clinical training.

This five-part series begins by examining how basic science education shapes the professional identity of our students and shares strategies for medical educators to best align their teaching with these findings. It then addresses challenges of increasingly less time being available for basic sciences curricula and how we can ensure students are prepared for exams, clerkships, and lifelong learning. The series also discusses the impact of third-party commercial learning resources, weighing their benefits and limitations. The series further highlights the transformative role of AI in health professions education, offering global perspectives, frameworks, and tools to support integration.

Finally, the series concludes by exploring strategies for better integrating basic sciences into clerkships to meet the needs of the next generation of physicians.

Join us to discover innovative strategies and best practices for advancing basic sciences education in an ever-changing medical education landscape.

Questions regarding the registration process, specifically for institutions, or other FAQs about the Spring 2025 WAS Series can be found by clicking here.

Current Challenges and Opportunities
for Basic Sciences in Medical Education

More Information About the Series

Join us for each one-hour session beginning Thursday, March 6 at 12 PM EST. Please note that only the first session is in Eastern Standard Time. The remaining sessions are in Eastern Daylight Time. Sessions in the Spring 2025 series include:

  • March 6, 12:00 PM EST – Contribution of Basic Science Education to the Professional Identity Development of Medical Learners, presented by Candace Chow, Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine, University of Utah, and Emine Ercikan Abali, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
  • March 13, 12:00 PM EDT – Reducing the Basic Sciences Curriculum: Ensuring Students are Adequately Prepared, presented by Malvika Kaul and Robert Lebeau, both of Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
  • March 20, 12:00 PM EDT – Opportunities and threats of Third Party Commercial Learning Resources in Undergraduate Medical Education, presented by Jennifer Kogan, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
  • March 27, 12:00 PM EDT- Meeting the Moment: supporting the Use of AI in and for Medical Education, presented by Darla Henderson, FASEB, and Anne Farmakidis, AAMC
  • April 3, 12:00 PM EDT – Exploring the Importance of Basic Sciences in Clerkship for a New Generation of Physicians, presented by Jorge Cervantes, Nova Southeastern University

Questions regarding the registration process, specifically for institutions, or other FAQs about the Spring 2025 WAS Series can be found by clicking here.

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As always, IAMSE Student Members can register for the series for FREE! 

If you are an IAMSE student member, please contact support@iamse.org for information about registering at no cost.

Save the Date for the Spring 2025 Webcast Audio Seminar Series

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Join us at 12:00 PM EST Thursday, March 6, 13, 20, 27, and April 3, 2025 for the IAMSE Spring 2025 Webcast Audio Seminar Series.

Current Challenges and Opportunities for Basic Sciences in Medical Education
As medical education continues to evolve, the role of the basic sciences must be adapted to address the needs of diverse learners, emerging technologies, and dynamic curricular demands. The Spring 2025 IAMSE Webinar Series explores the evolving intersection of the basic sciences with current curricular trends, professional identity development, artificial intelligence, and integration with clinical training.

This five-part series begins by examining how basic science education shapes the professional identity of our students and shares strategies for medical educators to best align their teaching with these findings. It then addresses challenges of increasingly less time being available for basic sciences curricula and how we can ensure students are prepared for exams, clerkships, and lifelong learning. The series also discusses the impact of third-party commercial learning resources, weighing their benefits and limitations. The series further highlights the transformative role of AI in health professions education, offering global perspectives, frameworks, and tools to support integration.

Finally, the series concludes by exploring strategies for better integrating basic sciences into clerkships to meet the needs of the next generation of physicians.

Join us to discover innovative strategies and best practices for advancing basic sciences education in an ever-changing medical education landscape.

Further details about the Spring 2025 series, including registration, speakers, topics, and more will be coming soon, so keep an eye on your inbox. For more details on our archives of previous seasons, please visit www.iamse.org.

From Bytes to Bedside: Exploring the Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Medicine and Medical Education

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By Marc Triola, MD
Associate Dean for Educational Informatics, 
NYU Langone Health

We are excited to welcome Dr. Marc Triola, Associate Dean for Educational Informatics at NYU Langone Health, who will present “From Bytes to Bedside: Exploring the Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Medicine and Medical Education,” for the fourth week of the IAMSE 2025 Winter Webcast Audio Seminar Series titled “Tailored Education: Helping Every Student Across the Finish Line.”

Over five sessions, we will cover the concepts of precision medical education and individualized support, from big-picture theories to innovative implementation, showing how adaptive and personalized learning environments can better meet diverse student needs.

Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to join the conversation on Helping Every Student Across the Finish Line!

Learn More About the Winter 2025 Series

The full IAMSE Winter 2025 WAS schedule is available on the website.

The remaining sessions are as follows:

Week 4 –  Thursday, January 30, 2025, 12:00 PM EST
From Bytes to Bedside: Exploring the Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Medicine and Medical Education, presented by Marc Triola, of NYU Langone Health

Week 5 – Thursday, February 6, 2025, 12:00 PM EST
Medical Education Readiness Program (MERP): Our Guided Approach to Foster Success in Medical School, presented by Inna Lindner, of Adtalem Global Education


Below we look at the fourth week’s presentation:

Marc Triola, MD

From Bytes to Bedside: Exploring the Impact
of Artificial Intelligence in Medicine
and Medical Education

Presenter: Marc Triola, MD, Associate Dean for Educational Informatics,
NYU Langone Health
Session Date & Time: January 30, 2025 at 12:00 PM EST
Session Description: This seminar on the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on medicine will seek to establish a foundational understanding of AI and its relevance to medicine and medical education. We will explore AI applications in medicine, emphasizing their potential benefits, and how to integrate AI tools into clinical decision-making processes. Future trends and innovations in AI medicine are discussed, supported by case studies. Ultimately, the seminar aims to empower physicians with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate AI’s evolving role in medicine effectively.

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IAMSE 2025 Winter WAS FAQ

As always, IAMSE Student Members can register for the series for FREE!

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Check out the Free IAMSE Webcast Audio Seminar Series Archives!

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The International Association of Medical Science Educators (IAMSE) is pleased to announce that the archives for “One World, One Health: Tackling the Global Health Crisis,” the 2024 Winter series of the Webcast Audio Seminar are now online!

The Webcast Audio Seminar archives are located on the IAMSE website under the Events heading as Web Seminars. Here, you will be able to search the archives or browse by year and series.

View the Archives for FREE!

In addition, registration for the 2025 Spring series will be opening soon! This series, entitled, “Current Challenges and Opportunities for Basic Sciences in Medical Education”, will begin March 6. Keep your eye on your inbox for more information and to register for the Spring 2025 series!

If you have any issues accessing the archives, please let us know at support@iamse.org.

Klig to Present for Week 3 of IAMSE Winter 2025 Webcast Audio Seminar Series

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Coaching and Remediation: Developing a Toolkit for Learners Who Struggle

By Jean Klig, MD
Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine and Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School

Dr. Klig will present the next session of the IAMSE Winter Webcast Audio Seminar series titled “Tailored Education: Helping Every Student Across the Finish Line.” Klig’s presentation is titled “Coaching and Remediation: Developing a Toolkit for Learners Who Struggle.”

Over five sessions, we will cover the concepts of precision medical education and individualized support, from big-picture theories to innovative implementation, showing how adaptive and personalized learning environments can better meet diverse student needs.

Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to join the conversation on Helping Every Student Across the Finish Line!

Learn More About the Winter 2025 Series

The full IAMSE Winter 2025 WAS schedule is as follows:

Week 1 – 12:00 PM EST Thursday, January 9, 2025
Guiding the Next Generation: Enhancing Medical Education through Mentorship, Coaching and Sponsorship, presented by Alice Fornari, of the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra University


Week 2 – 12:00 PM EST Thursday, January 16, 2025
Precision Education: The Future of Lifelong Learning, presented by Sanjay Desai, of the American Medical Association


Week 3 – 12:00 PM EST Thursday, January 23, 2025
Coaching and Remediation: Developing a Toolkit for Learners Who Struggle, presented by Jean Klig, of Harvard Medical School

Week 4 – 12:00 PM EST Thursday, January 30, 2025
From Bytes to Bedside: Exploring the Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Medicine and Medical Education, presented by Marc Triola, of NYU Langone Health

Week 5 – 12:00 PM EST Thursday, February 6, 2025
Medical Education Readiness Program (MERP): Our Guided Approach to Foster Success in Medical School, presented by Inna Lindner, of Adtalem Global Education

Below we look at the third week’s presentation:

Jean Klig, MD

Coaching and Remediation:
Developing a Toolkit for Learners Who Struggle

Presenter: Jean Klig, MD, Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine and Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School
Session Date & Time: January 23, 2025 at 12:00 PM EST
Session Description: What is the plan for a learner who is struggling? As we continue to expand our understanding of pedagogical approaches to struggle as a normal part of the learning process, new ways emerge to also maximize learning for those who struggle the most. Coaching provides a pragmatic approach to promoting self-regulated learning and activating strengths in all learners, notably for individualized learning through remediation. Join us as we consider key elements to a toolkit for productive individualized learning and remediation, and opportunities for future progress.

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A Medical Science Educator Article Review From Dr. Yuriy Slyvka

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Medical Science Educator
This month, the IAMSE Publications Committee review focuses on the article titled Integrating Foundational and Clinical Science Remotely by Combining Team-Based Learning and Simulation, published in Medical Science Educator (2023) 33:925-934 (Accepted: 31 May 2023/Published online 15 June 2023) by Joel Roberts, Qing Zhong, and Rachel Linger from Rocky Vista University, CO.

This paper addresses a persistent challenge in healthcare education: the effective integration of foundational and clinical sciences, particularly in remote and hybrid settings. The authors have described a novel approach for integrating foundational and clinical sciences remotely in medical and other healthcare professional degree programs. The authors combined team-based learning (TBL) and simulation-based learning to foster both vertical and horizontal integration of basic science and clinical experience.

Today, such integration remains challenging due to significant obstacles in effectively combining both types of learning. Existing approaches in the literature tend to be resource-intensive, have limited scalability, and are often inaccessible to larger groups.

The authors’ activity combines TBL and simulation-based learning to integrate physiology, pharmacology, and clinical science for 78 students enrolled in the Master of Biomedical Sciences Program during the Fall 2021 semester, located on two geographically distant campuses. Tools included a vital sign simulator, video conferencing software, and a document-sharing platform. The interactive class was conducted virtually on Zoom, utilizing an online TBL platform. Virtual patient scenarios were simulated with real-time displays of adjustable heart rate, blood pressure, SpO2, etCO2, respiration, and ECG. This activity is thoroughly described, making it easily adaptable by other institutions.

The effectiveness of the approach is supported by pre-test and post-test results. A post-activity survey demonstrated a positive response from students, and their feedback provided valuable insights into potential barriers and methods for implementing this teaching strategy within curricula.

While the study lacks a control group and has some limitations like a low post-activity response rate and being more resource-intensive than a traditional lecture , it provides a practical framework for educators seeking innovative ways to integrate basic and clinical sciences, especially in remote or hybrid settings, in a relatively inexpensive and straightforward way. This article is an essential read for educators exploring adaptable, resource-efficient strategies in healthcare education.

Conclusion: This article serves as a timely and valuable resource for medical science educators interested in integrating TBL and simulation-based learning across clinical and foundational sciences. Suitable for remote, in-person, and hybrid learning, this approach is also more affordable than other simulators that address common limitations noted in the literature. The study’s relevance is further enhanced by its potential applicability for online teaching, as seen during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Yuriy Slyvka MD, PhD
Associate Professor of Instruction
Ohio University
Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine

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Desai to Present ‘Precision Education: The Future of Lifelong Learning’ for Week 2 of IAMSE Winter 2025 WAS

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Precision Education:
The Future of Lifelong Learning
By Sanjay Desai, MD, MACP
Chief Academic Officer, American Medical Association

Dr. Desai will present the next session of the IAMSE Winter Webcast Audio Seminar series titled “Tailored Education: Helping Every Student Across the Finish Line.”

Over five sessions, we will cover the concepts of precision medical education and individualized support, from big-picture theories to innovative implementation, showing how adaptive and personalized learning environments can better meet diverse student needs.

Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to join the conversation on Helping Every Student Across the Finish Line!

Learn More About the Winter 2025 Series

The full IAMSE Winter 2025 WAS schedule is as follows:

Week 1 – 12:00 PM EST Thursday, January 9, 2025
Guiding the Next Generation: Enhancing Medical Education through Mentorship, Coaching and Sponsorship, presented by Alice Fornari, of the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra University


Week 2 – 12:00 PM EST Thursday, January 16, 2025
Precision Education: The Future of Lifelong Learning, presented by Sanjay Desai, of the American Medical Association


Week 3 – 12:00 PM EST Thursday, January 23, 2025
Coaching and Remediation: Developing a Toolkit for Learners Who Struggle, presented by Jean Klig, of Harvard Medical School

Week 4 – 12:00 PM EST Thursday, January 30, 2025
From Bytes to Bedside: Exploring the Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Medicine and Medical Education, presented by Marc Triola, of NYU Langone Health

Week 5 – 12:00 PM EST Thursday, February 6, 2025
Medical Education Readiness Program (MERP): Our Guided Approach to Foster Success in Medical School, presented by Inna Lindner, of Adtalem Global Education

Below we look at the second week’s presentation:

Sanjay Desai, MD, MACP

Precision Education:
The Future of Lifelong Learning

Presenter: Sanjay Desa MD, MACP, Chief Academic Officer, American Medical Association
Session Date & Time: January 16, 2025 at 12:00 PM EST
Session Description: We will review barriers to effective lifelong learning in the current medical education system. We will next describe the conceptual model of precision education systems, which leverages data and technology to improve education, and highlight how these systems can reduce the barriers that were discussed. Finally, we will share use cases of innovations using precision education systems in undergraduate medical education, graduate medical education, and continuing physician development.

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Last Call* 2025 IAMSE-ScholarRx Student Educational Research Grants Due January 15, 2025!

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As a final reminder, the International Association of Medical Science Educators (IAMSE) is pleased to once again accept applications for the IAMSE-ScholarRx Student Educational Research Grant Program.

Students must be members of IAMSE to be eligible to apply for this grant. All students will need to have a faculty mentor sign off on the proposal confirming that all policies will be met. Proposals must be accompanied by a letter from an appropriate institutional official confirming that the institution will pay to send the student to the IAMSE meeting the year following project completion to present the results of the proposed work; timing of the presentation is flexible as to be appropriate for the completion of the project. Up to four (4) student grants will be awarded for up to $2500 USD.

Applications are to be submitted through the form found here by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on January 15, 2025. 

All information regarding the IAMSE-ScholarRx Educational Research Grant Program, including the application process, eligibility, proposal format, and evaluation criteria, can be found on the IAMSE website here. A template for the budget can be found here. Note that you may need to open the template in another window to download it. 

Click Here to Submit Your Application

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Reminder* Registration is OPEN for the Winter 2025 Webcast Audio Seminar Series

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In today’s rapidly evolving medical education landscape, one size does not fit all. As a reminder, this five-session series titled, “Tailored Education: Helping Every Student Across the Finish Line,” explores how personalized and precision-focused approaches can empower every medical student to succeed. Join leading medical educators in discussing strategies that support the success of every learner, from individual mentorship to data-driven learning support. 

Sessions will cover the concept of precision medical education, from big-picture theories to innovative implementation, showing how adaptive learning environments can better meet diverse student needs. The series also emphasizes the critical role of mentorship, coaching, and sponsorship in guiding students towards personal and professional success. Additionally, it highlights pre-matriculation programs as a key strategy for preparing incoming students, enhancing their readiness, confidence, and ability to succeed. 

Join us as we explore innovative strategies to personalize medical education, build supportive learning environments, and guide every student towards becoming the best medical practitioner they can be. Questions regarding the registration process, specifically for institutions, or other FAQs about the Winter 2025 WAS Series can be found by clicking here.

Tailored Education: Helping Every Student Across the Finish Line

More Information About the Series

Join us for each one-hour session beginning Thursday, January 9 at 12 PM EST. Sessions in the Winter 2025 series include:

  • January 9, 12:00 PM EST – Guiding the Next Generation: Enhancing Medical Education through Mentorship, Coaching and Sponsorship, presented by Alice Fornari, Hofstra University
  • January 16, 12:00 PM EST – Precision Education: The Future of Lifelong Learning, presented by Sanjay Desai, American Medical Association
  • January 23, 12:00 PM EST – Coaching and Remediation: Developing a Toolkit for Learners Who Struggle, presented by Jean Klig, Harvard Medical School
  • January 30, 12:00 PM EST – From Bytes to Bedside: Exploring the Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Medicine and Medical Education, presented by Marc Triola, NYU Langone Health
  • February 6, 12:00 PM EST – Medical Education Readiness Program (MERP): Our Guided Approach to Foster Success in Medical School, presented by Inna Lindner, Adtalem Global Education

Questions regarding the registration process, specifically for institutions, or other FAQs about the Winter 2025 WAS Series can be found by clicking here.

Register Today!

As always, IAMSE Student Members can register for the series for FREE! 

If you are an IAMSE student member, please contact support@iamse.org for information about registering at no cost.

Say Hello to our Featured Member, Jennifer Hotzman!

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Our Association is a robust and diverse set of educators, students, researchers, medical professionals, volunteers and academics that come from all walks of life and from around the globe. Each month we choose a member to highlight their academic and professional career and see how they are making the best of their membership in IAMSE. This month’s Featured Member is Jennifer Hotzman.

Jennifer Hotzman
Associate Professor of Anatomy
Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine
Meridian, Idaho, USA

How long have you been a member of IAMSE? 
I joined IAMSE in 2017 after learning about the organization, especially the Medical Educator Fellowship.

Looking at your time with the Association, what have you most enjoyed doing? What are you looking forward to?
I have most enjoyed being a part of the EnGAGE group and then continuing to serve on the newly formed Equity and Advocacy Committee (EAC). EAC is in their second year of existence and I am priveleged to be able to serve as the current Chair of this committee. I look forward to continuing to build this committee from its strong foundation established by the inaugural co-chairs.

I am also looking forward to the 2025 Annual Conference in Calgary. The IAMSE Conferences always provide so many educational opportunities through the focus sessions presented and the research presented in medical education. I know I will walk away from the focus sessions I attend with tools that will help me be a better medical educator.

What interesting things are you working on outside of the Association right now?
The most interesting project I am currently working on is creating an in house online illustrated neuroanatomy glossary for ICOM students. Students struggle with neuroanatomical terminology and my goal is to provide a single resource where my students can go to find the definitions and associated images or videos to help them understand the terms. 

As a member of the IAMSE Program Committee, what do you most enjoy about being a part of that?
I most enjoy collaborating with the other members of the committee and learning from everyone’s ideas and contributions. I loved the conversations we had regarding the theme of the conference, the plenary speakers, and the focus session proposals. I appreciate the diverse perspectives provided by all of the committee members.

Anything else that you would like to add?
I want to thank IAMSE for giving me the opportunities to serve within the organization. I have benefitted greatly from being a member in this organization and I always look for opportunities to serve the organization and its members. Please feel free to reach out if I can help in any way (jhotzman@icom.edu)!