Christopher McLarty, DNP, ACNP-BC, Wood-Prince Family Chief Nurse Executive, NMH/ NMG, Northwestern Medicine
Mara Nitu, MD, MBA, Vice President and Chief Medical Officer, Indiana University School of Medicine and Riley Hospital for Children, IU Health
Harneet Walia, MD, FAASM, Chief of Clinical Transformation, Baptist Health Medical Group; Director, Sleep Medicine, Miami Cardiac and Vascular Institute




The panel Implementing Holistic, Patient-Centered Care Models in Academic Medical Settings will explore how academic medical centers can integrate holistic, patient-centered care into their teaching, research, and clinical practices. Panelists will discuss the importance of aligning academic objectives with patient care priorities, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, and involving patients in their own healthcare decisions. The session will highlight innovative models for providing comprehensive care that addresses not just physical health, but also emotional, social, and mental well-being. Finally, experts will share insights on overcoming challenges in balancing academic rigor with patient needs, and how these models can drive improvements in both patient outcomes and medical education.