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Registration will open in early 2026

Program Committee

Julie Kerry, East Virginia Medical School - Meeting Chair

Timothy Bauler, Western Michigan University

Neal Chamberlain, A.T. Still University

Brian Higgins, University of Kentucky

Rebecca Greenblatt, SUNY Upstate Medical University-Syracuse

Invitation to Attend

On behalf of the Program Committee, I would like to invite you to attend the 20th AMSMIC Workshop.

This biennial workshop was developed and sponsored by the Association of Medical Schools Microbiology and Immunology Chairs (AMSMIC) in 1986. The focus of the meeting is sharing best practices in Microbiology and Immunology education in medical schools with the objective to help train the next generation of teachers and leaders in Microbiology and Immunology education.

The Workshop will enable the sharing of innovative strategies in Microbiology and Immunology teaching through facilitated group discussions, poster sessions, short oral presentations and informal networking. We have assembled what we think is a fantastic program with Keynote talks, interactive sessions and plenty of time for networking. We are also very excited that the meeting will include oral and poster presentations from our participants! We hope that this meeting format provides for robust discussion and the development of future collaborations and educational scholarship!

Julie Kerry, Chair AMSMIC Education Committee

Eastern Virginia Medical School

About Savannah

Savannah summers are all about good food, live music and great company. Take a leisurely stroll through 23 park squares and discover a treasure trove of museums, monuments and charmingly restored 18th-19th-century homes. Enjoy the sounds of City Market while cooling off in the Ellis Square fountain just steps away from the hotel. At night, colorful lights turn the fountain an array of colors. And let's not forget the fabulous boutiques and over 100 mouth-watering restaurants waiting to be explored. Despite its quaint appearance, this district has its fair share of spooky tales...If you dare, join a ghost tour and experience them for yourself! Hop on a riverboat cruise down the Savannah River and take in the city skyline and picturesque cobblestone streets. The official Insider's Guide is your go-to reference for all things Savannah & Tybee Island! Read an online version here

Located 15 miles from the Historic District, the Savannah Airport offers regular flights to more than 30 non-stop destinations. Amtrak & Greyhound service is also available.

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Hotel Parking: Day -$24 Overnight-$49 *subject to change

Meeting Hotel

Andaz Savannah

14 Barnard Street

Savannah, GA 31401

AMSMIC Group Rate:

$209/nt. + tax

Group rate is valid 3 days pre/post meeting dates, based on hotel availability.

Default room type is King bed. If you require 2 Queen beds, book a King room online using the group link, add your request to the booking notes, then call the hotel directly to confirm your preferred room type.

Upgraded rooms available (additional charges apply), based on availability.

Reservation Deadline:

MAY 20, 2026

AMSMIC hotel guests will receive:

Welcome beverage upon arrival
Complimentary daily snacks in guest room
In-room coffee maker w/K-cups
Waived destination fee
Complimentary Internet in guest room
Complimentary Internet in public spaces
Complimentary Internet in meeting room
Complimentary 24-hr Access to Terrace Fitness Center w/chilled towels, water & headphones
Complimentary local phone calls

About the Educational Strategies Workshop

This biennial meeting was developed by AMSMIC in 1986. The current focus of the meeting is sharing best practices in Microbiology and Immunology education in medical schools, including determination of content, managing integration, innovations in pedagogy and strategies for student assessment. New this year are sessions planned to help train the next generation of teachers and leaders in Microbiology and Immunology education.

The Workshop enables the sharing of innovative strategies in Microbiology and Immunology teaching through facilitated group discussions, panel discussions and short oral presentations. Details regarding proposal submissions for these sessions will be posted soon. The Workshop also facilitates informal networking opportunities.

Focus areas for the Educational Strategies Workshop include:

• Integrated curriculum challenges • Mentoring junior faculty in education • Innovative teaching strategies

• Identifying the core curriculum • Use of student-driven resources • Novel strategies for assessment