Guilfoyle designated president-elect of AAMC professional development group

JANS – Patrice Guilfoyle, APR, director of communications at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, has been chosen as chair-elect for the Group for Institutional Advancement with the American Association of Medical Colleges.

The AAMC is a “not-for-profit association dedicated to transforming health through medical education, health care, medical research, and community collaborations,” its website states.

The GIA comprises alumni relations, communications, development, marketing, and community relations professionals from member academic medical institutions. It develops and disseminates resources, best practices, educational opportunities, and peer-to-peer connections for members to aid in their professional growth and development.

“I am honored to represent UMMC and work alongside my colleagues from across the country to develop supports and strategies for GIA members that will help our institutions meet challenges in health care, research, and education missions,” she said.

Guilfoyle earned the BA in journalism at the University of Memphis and the MS in public relations/corporate communications at Mississippi College. She also earned the Accredited in Public Relations credential in 2012. She rejoined UMMC in 2021, after working for the institution from 2004-2012.