AOA Visiting Professorship Events
The University of Maryland School of Medicine’s 2025 Alpha Omega Alpha (AΩA), Beta Chapter Visiting Professorship will take place on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. We hope you can join us for these exciting events, presented by our 2025 AΩA Visiting Professor, Dr. Vadim Morozov! Please contact studentaffairs@som.umaryland.edu with any questions.
Lunch & Learn:
Lessons on Mentorship and Leadership
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm | MSTF Atrium | Register Here
Co-sponsored by Women in Medicine (WIM), Women’s Health Interest Group (WHIG), and Technology in Medicine (TIM)
Join us for an engaging and interactive discussion focused on unlocking the potential of mentorship and leadership in graduate medical education. Together, we’ll explore strategies for building strong mentor-mentee relationships, navigating various leadership styles, and effectively receiving and implementing feedback. We'll also delve into potential future challenges in leading medical programs. By the end of this session, you will be equipped to:
- Cultivate meaningful mentor-mentee relationships that foster growth
- Develop your own personal leadership style
- Use feedback as a tool to continuously improve medical education
Workshop: The Evolution of Women’s Health Throughout the 21st Century
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm | MSTF Atrium | Register Here
Co-sponsored by Women in Medicine (WIM), Women’s Health Interest Group (WHIG), and Technology in Medicine (TIM)
In this thought-provoking collaborative workshop, groups will explore the evolution of women’s health over the past 20 years, with topics including reproductive healthcare access, maternal mortality and postpartum care, cancer detection and treatments, and tech health innovations. Following the group discussions, Dr. Morozov will lead a debrief to synthesize insights and highlight future opportunities. By the end of this session, you will be able to:
- Identify the key shifts in women’s health and access to care over the last two decades
- Recognize opportunities where innovation can continue to enhance women’s health outcomes
- Discover resources that will help you stay informed on the evolving landscape of women’s health
43rd Annual Theodore E. Woodward Lecture
AI in Medicine and Surgery
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm | Davidge Hall | Register Here
From first historical applications to future autonomous robotics, Dr. Vadim Morozov will share the progress and development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in medicine and surgery. He will discuss the unique challenges and roadblocks that the medical community is facing today when trying to implement these technologies. After attending this session, you will be able to:
- Identify the most common AI structures
- Describe the application of AI in current medicine
- Comprehend the risks and advantages that AI poses
Our 2025 AOA Visiting Professor
Vadim V. Morozov, MD, FACOG, FACS
Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Georgetown University School of Medicine
Director, AAGL Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery
Immediate Past President, Foundation of AAGL Board of Directors
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
AOA Induction Ceremony
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Westminster Hall
By Invitation Only (contact studentaffairs@som.umaryland.edu with any questions)
Presenting Sponsor
Whiting-Turner