2026 Together We Lead Conference

About the Meeting

Join us April 16–18 in Orlando for the joint national meeting of the AAMC Group on Student Affairs (GSA), Group on Collaboration, Engagement, and Community (GCEC), and Organization of Student Representatives (OSR). This collaborative gathering brings together learners, faculty, administrators, and professional staff from medical schools and teaching hospitals across the nation to share priorities, explore effective strategies, and shape the current and future academic medicine environment.  

This professional development opportunity is designed to strengthen the systems that support the success and well-being of learners and the professionals who work alongside them. Through plenaries, workshops, interactive sessions, and multiple networking opportunities, you’ll address emerging trends and challenges in academic medicine; explore innovative approaches to learner support, engagement, and retention; and gain tools to advance institutional collaboration and culture reflecting our shared commitment to cultivating excellence in medical education and supporting learners across the continuum.  

Experience the combined strengths of three communities:

• GSA brings together faculty and professional staff in admissions, student affairs and services, student financial assistance, student opportunities, access and retention, and student records to advance the expertise and impact of student services professionals. 
• GCEC supports institutions in fostering environments where people of all backgrounds and perspectives have an equal opportunity to thrive. 
• OSR represents medical students nationwide and plays an active role in advancing the AAMC mission to improve the nation’s health. 

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Who Should Attend

• Learners who are medical students, resident physicians, and emerging leaders 
• Leaders working in student affairs, admissions, financial aid, and records 
• Advisors across the academic, career, and specialty landscape 
• Officers and practitioners focused on equal opportunities, access, and retention 

More than 1,000 mission-driven participants are expected to attend, representing medical schools, teaching hospitals, and academic health centers across the U.S. and Canada. 

To register for and attend an AAMC meeting, you must be affiliated with an AAMC member institution, a non-profit medical education or professional organization, or a college or university. Please note that commercial representatives are not permitted to register for the meeting unless they are approved exhibitors or sponsors.

Why Attend

• Address real-time challenges in learner progress, support, engagement, and well-being 
• Strengthen your leadership and professional skills through targeted development opportunities 
• Exchange ideas and effective practices with peers across institutions and roles 
• Build and deepen your network within a highly engaged, collaborative community 

Be part of this inaugural joint convening and help lead the way in uniting, reimagining, and aligning learner support across academic medicine.  

Key Dates

Early Bird Deadline

March 11

Hotel Cut-Off Date

March 26

Career Fair Table Deadline

April 2

Additional Information

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