16: Dr. Carol Aschenbrener: Medical Education Leader Discusses Critical Factors Related to Future of Medicine

Dr. Carol Aschenbrener joined the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) in April 2004 after nearly 30 years as a medical school faculty member and administrator. She has served as Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer, focusing on the implementation of the AAMC’s strategic priorities and alignment of resources to ensure internal coordination of AAMC programs. In 2011 she assumed oversight of Medical Education, which spans the continuum of physician education and includes Interprofessional Education, MedEdPORTAL and a series of initiatives aimed at leveraging integration of a competency-based framework for the continuum of  formation of physicians. She has extensive executive experience including nine years in various Dean’s Office positions at The University of Iowa College of Medicine and four years as Chancellor of the University of Nebraska Medical Center. She is the first woman ever to head the medical center at a public educational institution. In this interview, Dr. Aschenbrener provides insights into several issues at the core of physician education and workforce discussions, as well as on other relevant topics including the aging population and the ACA.