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The Behavioral and Social Sciences: Contributions and Opportunities in Academic Medicine

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The Association of American Medical Colleges plays a leading role in supporting the expansion and evolution of academic medicine and medical science in North America, which are undergoing high-velocity change. Behavioral and social science concepts have great practical value when applied to the leadership practices and administrative structures that guide and support the rapid evolution of academic medicine and medical sciences. The authors are two behavioral and social science professionals who serve as academic administrators in academic medical centers. They outline their career development and describe the many ways activities have been shaped by their work with the Association of American Medical Colleges. Behavioral and social science professionals are encouraged to become change agents in the ongoing transformation of academic medicine.

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  1. University of Mississippi Medical Center, 2500 North State St., School of Medicine Bldg, N143, Jackson, MS, 39216, USA

    Patrick O. Smith

  2. Association of American Medical Colleges, 655 K. Street, N.W. Suite 100, Washington, D.C., 20001-2399, USA

    R. Kevin Grigsby

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Smith, P.O., Grigsby, R.K. The Behavioral and Social Sciences: Contributions and Opportunities in Academic Medicine. J Clin Psychol Med Settings 24, 100–109 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10880-017-9493-z

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