McLaren GME Leaders Present at National Conference
Several leaders of McLaren’s Graduate Medical Education program demonstrated their depth of knowledge and experience in medical training to the Association for Hospital Medical Education (AHME), which recently hosted its 2025 national conference in Fort Lauderdale.
Featuring presentation and poster sessions, GME professionals are provided the opportunity to share their programs’ successes and proficiencies to their peers.
McLaren GME leaders led several presentations throughout the event.
Dr. Robert Flora, Chief Academic Officer, and Aubin Whitmer, Medical Education Manager
“A Health Disparities & Structural/Social Determinants of Health Workshop”
Dr. Erin Reis, Associate Chief Academic Officer, & Dr. Bret Stevens, Associate DIO
“Building Successful Relationships Across Medical Education: Developing Effective Communication & Navigating Conflicts with Ease”
Dr. Erin Reis
“Resilient Leadership: Guiding Your Institution and Programs Through Difficult Times”
Dr. Bret Stevens
“A Year in the Life of an Institutional Coordinator: Tools for Organization & Prioritization”
Juliet Schaub, Medical Education Manager
“Creating a Safe Space Starts with You: Strategies for Fostering a Collaborative Learning Environment”.
Lori Mills, Graduate Medical Education Librarian
“Developing and Refining an Assessment for Residents’ Literature Search Skills”
OB/GYN Dr. Garrett Holcomb Selected for National Award
Following his nomination, Dr. Garrett Holcomb, an OB/GYN with McLaren Macomb, was selected by The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists for its CREOG National Faculty Award for OB/GYN Residency Program.
The national award recognizes program faculty members for their “contributions and to the residents they teach.”
Beginning July 1, coinciding with the start of the GME program year, Dr. Holcomb will be publicly recognized by the ACOG, including having his name placed on the organization’s website, remaining there as the 2025 recipient.