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ABE Featured Member - February/March 2025
Kim Dahlman Vanderbilt University School of Medicine | What are your name and title/rank? Kim Dahlman, PhD Associate Professor of Medicine (Division of Hematology/Oncology) kim.dahlman@vumc.org How long have you been a member of ABE, and what attracted you to the organization? I have been an ABE member since 2017. What drew me to the organization was its membership that primarily consisted of educators who have training and hands-on experience in basic science research. The organization was built on the belief that a solid foundation in basic science education, especially in disciplines like Biochemistry, is necessary for contemporary healthcare practice. This philosophy deeply resonated with me. I value the organization's scale, which fosters genuine engagements with fellow health professions educators. Looking at your time with the association, what have you most enjoyed doing? What are you looking forward to? I've found great joy in collaborating with educators from diverse health professions within the ABE. The camaraderie that has developed over the years has been a highlight. The in-person meetings have been invaluable in exposing me to innovative and enjoyable teaching methods. I eagerly anticipate further learning and networking opportunities at our upcoming meeting in Santa Fe in 2025!Tell us more about your ABE conference contributions. If you aren't presenting, what are you most excited about engaging in? I am the current ABE President and I am so excited about the tremendous growth of the organization through our various committees! Each of our committees (Justice Equity Diversity and Inclusion, Professional Development, Education Resource and Development, Membership, and Communication) has been working closely together to develop, promote, and deliver content that fosters innovation, professional development, and scholarship with an eye toward fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion.If people would like to follow you on social media (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc), what are your handles? Twitter: @DahlmanKim; LinkedIn: Kimberly Dahlman What interesting things are you working on outside of the association right now? Research, presentations, hobbies, etc. In addition to co-directing the 3rd and 4th year medical curriculum at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, I also direct a cancer research laboratory and a number of pathway programs to develop and reinforce science identity and self-efficacy in students. My passion is to integrate foundational science and patient care in a meaningful clinical context and I get to do that as both a researcher (in clinical trials) and as an educator. |
