Endowed Lectures

Bettye Rose Connell Lecture (Section of Geriatrics and Gerontology)

The Bettye Rose Connell Lecture takes place every April. This year will be the tenth in the series.

A lecture series fostering collaboration in scientific and clinical rehabilitation in environment, aging, and dementia. Established in 2009, the Bettye Rose Connell Memorial Lecture series commemorates Dr. Connell’s dedication to improving the lives of vulnerable elders. Each spring, distinguished regional and national researchers are invited to Emory University and the Atlanta VA Medical Center to honor her legacy and promote continued scholarship in this field.

Paul W. Seavey Distinguished Lecture (General Internal Medicine)

Occurs every fall. 2020 will be the 6th in the series. The purpose of the Paul W. Seavey Distinguished Lecturer in General Internal Medicine series is to highlight the role of the internist as a diagnostician, emphasize the importance of the physician-patient relationship, recognize innovative trends in medicine and public health as they relate to the field of ambulatory practice, and inspire individuals choosing to practice within the field of internal medicine. This lecture series provides a forum for scholarly discourse on the practice of medicine and recognizes dynamic leaders at the crossroads of medicine and public health.

William T. Branch Jr. Innovations in Primary Care

Occurs every October during Primary Care Week. 2020 will be the first in the series. Dr. Branch is an innovator and pioneer in medical education of trainees and practitioners with a focus on primary care. The purpose of the William T. Branch Innovation in Primary Care Lectureship/Seminar/Series will be to offer innovative, interactive presentations that promote the life-long learning of humanism in medicine, support the development of professional identity, and foster collaborative, collegial relationships among health professionals.

• Dr. William E. Mitch lecture
• Dr. Juha P. Kokko lecture