The 2025 American College of Medical Informatics (ACMI) Symposium, themed Charting the Future of ACMI, provided a forum for fellows to reflect on the 2020-2025 ACMI Strategic Plan and define future priorities. Discussions centered on: (1) mobilizing ACMI's expertise to guide the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in medical informatics, (2) advancing informatics education and mentorship across career stages, and (3) strengthening local, national, and global interdisciplinary partnerships. Proposed actions include establishing an AI Task Force, developing an online Education Resource Library, expanding structured mentorship, and cultivating strategic partnerships with relevant informatics, engineering, and clinical organizations. Fellows also identified cross-cutting challenges, including financial pressures, competition with alternative convening spaces, and the need to engage emerging leaders. By addressing these challenges while advancing its strategic imperatives, ACMI aims to serve as a trusted compass for the informatics community.
Keywords: leadership; medical informatics; mentoring; training.
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