Name
10. Shaping Tomorrow’s Workforce Using Long-Term Talent Strategies in AMCs
Description
This panel will examine how academic medical centers are developing long-term talent strategies to build a resilient and future-ready workforce. Executives will discuss education pipelines, leadership development, and retention initiatives. Attendees will gain insights into how AMCs are shaping tomorrow’s healthcare professionals through strategic workforce planning.
Speakers
Paola Buitrago, PhD, RN, Vice President, Workforce Optimization and Strategy, Emory Healthcare
Maryam Saeri, MBA, Chief Administrative Officer, University of Chicago
Gaurava Agarwal, MD, Chief Wellness Executive and Vice President, Northwestern Medicine
Adrienne D. Sims, PsyD, Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, Indiana University Health
Jessica Wells, PhD, Principal, ECG Management Consultants
Maryam Saeri, MBA, Chief Administrative Officer, University of Chicago
Gaurava Agarwal, MD, Chief Wellness Executive and Vice President, Northwestern Medicine
Adrienne D. Sims, PsyD, Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, Indiana University Health
Jessica Wells, PhD, Principal, ECG Management Consultants
Moderated by
Erika Spicer-Mason, MPH, Custom Content Manager and Writer/Editor, Becker's Healthcare
Date & Time
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 9:20 AM - 10:00 AM
Location Name
Water Tower (West Tower - Concourse Level)
Session Type
Panel
