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Atlantic City memories.

Franklin H Epstein¹

¹Department of Medicine, Renal Division, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts 02215, USA. fepstein@bidmc.harvard.edu

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Academic medicine meetings fifty years ago fostered collaboration between professors and newcomers. This fostered an environment where all participants felt valued and heard.

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Area of Science:

Medical Education
Academic Medicine
Professional Development

Background:

Historical analysis of scientific conferences.
The evolution of academic medical gatherings.
The significance of the Atlantic City meetings in American medicine.

Observation:

The Atlantic City meetings were a premier annual event for American academic medicine.
Attendance included established leaders and aspiring professionals.
A unique atmosphere of mutual respect and open dialogue existed between senior and junior members.

Findings:

The "magic" of these meetings stemmed from genuine interaction.
Professors and neophytes engaged in serious, reciprocal communication.
This fostered a collaborative and inclusive environment.

Implications:

The historical model highlights the importance of intergenerational mentorship in science.
Such environments are crucial for nurturing future leaders in academic medicine.
Understanding past meeting dynamics can inform the structure of contemporary scientific conferences.