Dr. Aimee Gardner is the Associate Dean for Faculty Development and Director of the Academy of Medical Educators at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. Her work has resulted in over 120 manuscripts and earned her Best Research Paper Awards from the Academy of Management, the Association for Medical Education in Europe (AMEE), and twice from the Association for Surgical Education. Dr. Gardner is also recipient of the AMEE Miriam Friedman Ben-David Young Educator award, an international honor bestowed to individuals who have made significant contributions to the field of health professions education in a relatively short time. Dr. Gardner currently serves as President-Elect of the Association for Surgical Education.

As a 2024 Fulbright recipient, Dr. Gardner will be working with colleagues at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) on the creation of experiential-based leadership development programs. She is excited that she will be taking her family of four with her to Ireland for the adventure!