Thala-Us Synapse

National Tour 2026

The Future of GME Recruitment, Together

What is
Thala-Us Synapse?

We’re launching a 12-city tour to connect with the medical education community.

Thala-Us Synapse is a traveling, two-day immersive GME community experience. Explore the future of medical education, experience Thalamus innovation, and connect with peers to spark collaboration and new ideas.

More than a traditional conference, Thala-Us Synapse is intimate and interactive. Attendees engage directly with speakers, collaborate with peers facing similar challenges, and explore Thalamus products through human-centered design, innovative sessions and real-world workflows. From hands-on product studios to peer-to-peer discussions, every moment is grounded in practical value and shared progress.

At Thala-Us Synapse, innovation isn’t something you’re shown, it’s something you’re a part of.


We’re not just talking about the future of GME recruitment. We’re building it.

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Who Should Attend Thala-Us Synapse

GME Programs & Institutions

  • Program Directors
  • Program Coordinators
  • GME Administration
  • Institutional Coordinators
  • Designated Institutional Officials (DIOs)

Health Systems, MedTech and Innovation Hubs

  • Health System Leadership
  • Chief Academic Officers
  • Chief Medical Officers
  • Physician Workforce Builders
  • Changemakers in Healthcare

Specialty Societies, Advocacy and Workforce

  • Specialty Society Leaders
  • National Organization Leaders
  • Healthcare Policy Advocates
  • Strategic Partners

Tech & Innovation

  • MedEd Tech Leaders
  • GME Data Analysts
  • Health System Informatics & Digital Transformation Leaders

Medical Schools

  • Student Affairs Deans
  • Medical School & Graduate Program Leadership

Learners

  • Medical Students
  • Residents & Fellows

Why Attend Thala-Us Synapse?

Step into an experience unlike any other MedEd conference

Thala-Us Synapse blends tech, discovery, and community, offering an immersive experience that accelerates our mission of Connecting the Docs®.

Spark connections across the MedEd community

Build deeper relationships with colleagues, partners, and the Thalamus team in settings designed to foster innovation, trust, and collaboration.

Co-create with peers focused on improving transitions to residency and fellowship

Connect with attendees across the physician education continuum to share insights, design new approaches, and learn from one another in an open, peer-driven environment.

Help shape what Thalamus builds next

Your voice matters. Thala-Us Synapse creates space for meaningful feedback, discussion, and workshopping that directly informs Thalamus’s product roadmap and future direction.

Build the future of GME recruitment, together

Explore future AI capabilities and innovation extending into physician workforce planning. Get an exclusive look at upcoming enhancements, share your feedback, and help build the future.

Featured Speakers

Thala-Us features leaders and innovators from across medical education, healthcare and technology who are shaping the future of GME recruitment.

Rather than traditional presentations, Thala-Us speakers engage in conversations, case studies, and collaborative sessions grounded in real-world experience. They share what’s working, what’s changing, and what’s next—offering practical insight, honest perspective, and opportunities for meaningful dialogue.

Together, our speakers don’t just present ideas—they help explore and build the future of GME, alongside the community they serve.

The Vibe

At the intersection of tech, innovation, and medical education, Thala-Us Synapse brings together bold ideas and the people ready to shape the future of GME and physician recruitment.

Hosted in spaces powered for what’s next, each city's experience is intentionally crafted to feel modern, immersive, energizing, and localized. Join us as we design the future together at Convene, VentureX, CoHatch, Blank Spaces, The Cannon, Mindspace, Shack15, and the historic Woolworth Theatre.

Be Part of What’s Next

Thala-Us is an intentionally curated experience designed for connection, collaboration, and discovery. Space is limited to preserve the immersive nature of the event.

Early Access registration

$999

Available up to 14 days before each event

Our best rate for those ready to help shape what’s next. Join leaders, learners, and innovators shaping the future of GME recruitment.

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Standard Registration

$1199

Available up to 24 hours before each event

Full access to the Thala-Us Synapse experience, including all sessions, product studios, and community events.

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Single Day registration

$799

Available up to 24 hours before each event

Single Day Access to the Thala-Us Synapse experience. Attendees can select either Day One or Day Two when registering.

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Save the Dates

Nashville

May 6-7

Cleveland

May 11-12

Los Angeles

May 20-21

Charlotte

June 1-2

Boston

June 4-5

New York

June 16-17

Miami

June 23-24

Washington DC

Aug 3-4

Philadelphia

Aug 6-7

Chicago

Aug 13-14

San Francisco

Sep 14-15

Learner Registration Support

Thalamus is committed to making Thala-Us Synapse accessible to learners. A limited number of discounted registrations for medical students, residents, and fellows are available through a grant provided by Thalamus.org.

Learners interested in discounted registration can reach out to synapse@thalamusgme.com.

Thala-Us 2026 Agenda

Day 1

08:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Registration & Breakfast Networking

09:00 AM - 9:05 AM

Welcome to Thala-Us Synapse

09:05 AM - 9:30 AM

Opening Keynote: The Future of GME,Together

Jason
Moderator

Jason Reminick, MD, MBA, MS

CEO and Founder, Thalamus

09:30 AM - 9:45 AM

Local Refection & Agenda Preview

09:45 AM - 11:15 AM

AI in Medicine & Recruiting:

Promise, Peril, and Bumper Rails

vlad
Moderator

Vlad Eidelman, PhD

CPTO, Thalamus

scott
Panelists

J. Scott Anderson, MD

HCA Healthcare

ioannis

Ioannis Koutroulis, MD, PhD, MBA

GW University

11:15 AM - 11:30 AM

Break

11:30 AM - 12:15 PM

Building the Backbone of GME

A Multi-Year Strategy to Strengthen Program Administrator Retention, Training, Professional Development, and Community

jolynn

JoLynn Noe

University of Kentucky

sarah

Sarah Steen

University of Kentucky

12:15 PM - 01:30 PM

Community Lunch: The GME Table

01:30 PM - 02:30 PM

Fireside Chat

Jason
Moderator

Jason Reminick, MD, MBA, MS

CEO and Founder, Thalamus

Haley
Panelists

Haley “Zap” Zapolski

The Lighthouse

mario

Mario Ramirez, MD, MPP

Akin Gump

02:30 PM - 02:45 PM

Break

02:45 PM - 03:30 PM

Mend the Gap

Tennessee Initatives

kim

Kim Palmiter, BS, PMP

Tennessee Center for Health Workforce Development

03:30 PM - 04:30 PM

Fireside Chat

Jason
Moderator

Jason Reminick, MD, MBA, MS

CEO and Founder, Thalamus

gabrielle
Panelists

Gabrielle Campbell

AAMC

michael

Michael Yalon

US Navy

Day 2

Applied Operational Mastery & Recruitment Readiness

Interactive modules, demo and training on season foundations
Human-centered applicant experience
Using data to improve the next cycle

Day 1

08:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Registration & Breakfast Networking

09:00 AM - 9:05 AM

Welcome to Thala-Us Synapse

09:05 AM - 9:35 AM

Opening Keynote: The Future of GME, Together

Jason
Moderator

Jason Reminick, MD, MBA, MS

CEO and Founder, Thalamus

09:35 AM - 9:45 AM

Agenda Preview & Team Intro

09:45 AM - 10:25 AM

AI in GME: In Conversation

Moderator

Michele Li

Chief of Staff, Thalamus

Guest

A. Blake Buletko, MD

CCF

10:25 AM - 10:40 AM

Break

10:40 AM - 11:20 AM

AI in GME: Interactive Section

Terri Feist, BBA, PMP

Strategic Account Manager, Thalamus

Michele Li

Chief of Staff, Thalamus

11:20 AM - 11:35 AM

Break

11:35 AM - 12:20 PM

A New Era of GME Collaboration and Synergy

Introducing NAGIC: Our Community, Our Voice

Kelly Aronson, MBA, C-TAGME

Detroit Medical Center & NAGIC

12:20 PM - 01:35 PM

Community Lunch: The GME Table

01:35 PM - 02:15 PM

Fireside Chat

Moderator

Michele Li

Chief of Staff, Thalamus

Guest

Jeff Berns, MD

CAO, Thalamus

02:15 PM - 02:30 PM

Break

02:30 PM - 03:15 PM

The Future of GME Wasn’t Built for This

Why the People Closest to the Work are Redesigning the System in Real-Time

Sharon Ezzo

Cleveland Clinic

03:15 PM - 03:30 PM

Break

03:30 PM - 04:30 PM

Beyond the Job Description

Growing Your Career in GME

Moderator

Terri Feist

Strategic Account Manager, Thalamus

Panelist

Kerwin Samson

University Hospitals

Panelist

Lauren Glosik

Product Manager, Thalamus

Day 2

Applied Operational Mastery & Recruitment Readiness

Interactive modules, demo and training on season foundations
Human-centered applicant experience
Using data to improve the next cycle

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