CONNECT4 Spring Conference: Family Medicine (FM) Essentials CME Summit, Annual Business Meeting (ABM), Research Day and Celebration of Excellence in Family Medicine is organized by Pennsylvania Academy of Family Physicians (PAFP) and will be held from Apr 05 - 06, 2024 at The Hershey Lodge, Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States of America.
Description:
Join us in Hershey, Pennsylvania, the sweetest place on earth, for a full day of primary care, patient safety CME. The Pennsylvania Academy of Family Physicians, representing over 6,000 family physicians, family medicine residents and students offers exceptional educational programs through the year ... content you can immediately use in your practice! This is a great opportunity to check off your mandated education to- do list for both Opioids and Child Protection in one day, all while picking up extra patient safety credits along the way with sessions covering wellness, mental health, vaccines and more. Both live and virtual options are available. AAFP Prescribed credit will be offered and AOA Category 1 credit is anticipated.
This four-in-one event will include:
FRIDAY, APRIL 5 | ||
5:30 – 7:30 PM | Resident Roundup – Life Skills They Don’t Teach you in Medical Residents! Network and learn survival tips about making the transition | |
SATURDAY, APRIL 6 | ||
6:45 AM | Registration Opens | |
7 – 7:45 AM | Exhibitor Meet and Greet Breakfast | |
7 – 8 AM | PAFP-PAC Breakfast See registration form for details. | |
7:55 AM | Opening and Welcome | |
Concurrent Sessions | ||
8 – 9 AM | Recognizing and Responding to Children at Risk – Part 1 PS Kathryn McCans, MD, Penn State Hershey Medical Center and Lisa A. Wheeler, Dauphin County Social Services, Harrisburg, PA | |
Fatty Liver and NASH PS Aeketa Shah, DO, Jefferson Health | ||
Concurrent Sessions | ||
9 – 10 AM
9 -9:30 AM | Recognizing and Responding to Children at Risk – Part 2 (continuation of part 1) PS Kathryn McCans, MD, Penn State Hershey Medical Center and Lisa A. Wheeler, Dauphin County Social Services, Harrisburg, PA | |
Vaccines Update – HPV and Pneumococcal PS Julia Todd, DO, Jefferson Health | ||
Lung Cancer – Where are We Now with Screening Rates? Grant Greenberg, MD, MA, MHSA, Lehigh Valley Health Network and Ronald Myers, DSW, Ph.D.,FSBM, Thomas Jefferson University | ||
9: 30 – 10:30 AM | Research Day Poster Presentations, Refreshment break and Exhibit time Join in our stretch break – no experience necessary Complimentary headshots will be taken throughout the day upon request! | |
Concurrent Sessions | ||
10:30 – 11:30 AM | Striking a Balance: Understanding Pain Management and Opioids - Part 1 PS Annette Carron, DO | |
Breathing Easy: Conquering Obstructive Sleep Apnea for Better Health PS | ||
10:30 – 11:30 AM | Research Day Presentations Students, Residents, and Physicians/Fellows present their original research | |
Lunch Break | ||
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM | Annual Business Meeting Lunch Join us in celebrating outstanding leaders in Family Medicine! Theresa | |
Concurrent Sessions | ||
1:30 – 2:30 PM | Join us for this multi-part segment that addresses the many Many physicians may be “burned out on burnout”, but the sad fact remains that | |
Physician Well-being – Part 1 PS Coping Techniques and Resources - Compassion Fatigue Caitlin Matthis, DO, Washington Health System and Melissa Clark, MD The secondary trauma of caring for patients increases our risk for compassion fatigue and negative physical and mental health outcomes for physicians. Join us to learn to recognize sympathetic activation throughout your workday, try on some coping techniques, and learn about resources for professional resilience. | ||
Medicine and Digital Security James Spellos, Meeting U | ||
1:30 – 3:30 PM | Research Day Presentations Students, Residents, and Physicians/Fellows present their | |
Concurrent Sessions | ||
2:30 – 3:30 PM | Physician Well-being – Part 2 PS Physician Wellness – Individual Wellness Caitlin Matthis, DO, Washington Health System and Melissa Clark, MD | |
Suicide Assessment and Management in the Pediatric Population PS James Waxmonsky, MD, Penn State Hershey Medical Center | ||
3:30 – 4:15 PM | Research Day Poster Presentations and Awards | |
4 – 4:30 PM | Exhibit and Refreshment Break Stretch Break Complimentary headshots will be taken throughout the day upon request! | |
Concurrent Sessions | ||
4:30 – 5:30 PM | Physician Well-being – Part 3 PS Physician Wellness – Culture of Medicine Caitlin Matthis, DO, Washington Health System and Melissa Clark, MD | |
Striking a Balance: Understanding Pain Management and Opioids - Part 2 PS Annette Carron, DO | ||
5:30 – 6:15 PM | Physician Well-being – System Wellness and Wrap-Up PS Caitlin Matthis, DO, Washington Health System and Melissa Clark, MD |
Hotels:
Hershey Lodge for Rooms: https://www.hersheylodge.com/qr/NLXC9EAONU/
Rate: $259 plus taxes
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