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Donate to the FMEC scholarship fund
Help medical students get energized about family medicine! Donate today to support student scholarships at the FMEC 2023 Annual Meeting!
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Greetings to the family of Family Medicine!
I am so excited to connect with you during this winter season as we have brought in the New Year with excitement and celebrate Black History Month. As an organization committed to education within family medicine, it is important that we reflect on the longstanding institutional constructs that have supported health care inequities within primary care.
Through our collective standing as promoters of the growth of family medicine, we are each charged to take on the challenge of providing culturally-sensitive care to our communities, through training and developing a diverse workforce.
I also want to take this opportunity to encourage you to get your submissions in today for our annual meeting in Providence, RI. The FMEC is an organization of firsts for so many of us! Through the FMEC, in the late 2000s, I was able to present my first scholarly poster and as a junior faculty member, I was able to give my first peer reviewed oral presentation. As an early career family physician trying to establish my own career trajectory, it was such an amazing feeling to be able to find my clan of individuals who inspired me to a career in academic family medicine. Today, I continue to make sure that I actively engage in the annual meeting through submissions of my scholarly work. I encourage you as a student, resident, fellow or faculty member to take this opportunity to share your scholarly contributions to the field of family medicine.
Remember, act now before it’s too late! We will see you in Providence in the fall. Thank you so much for being a part of our community.
Sincerely,
Leon McCrea II, MD, MPH
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Join the FMEC for a lunch-and-learn webinar
The FMEC is presenting a sampling of seminars from our 2022 Annual Meeting with faculty, residents and students throughout the region. These are live webinars, and you must register to participate. The first two in the series - Family Medicine Pathways to Health Policy: a Conversation with Former Health Policy Fellows (presented January 24) and Too Many Pills! How to Choose the Right Oral Contraceptive (presented February 1) were recorded. Recordings and registration links to upcoming webinars are posted on the FMEC 2022 Annual Meeting Virtual Seminar Sampler page.
For the full schedule and more information, visit:
FMEC 2022 Annual Meeting Virtual Seminar Sampler
All sessions are 12:30pm-1:30pm Eastern
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Coming up next:
Tuesday, March 7 / 12:30 - 1:30 pm EASTERN
The Five Myths of the “Against Medical Advice” (AMA) Hospital Discharge, Link to register
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Most medical students, residents, and even attending physicians have had no formal training surrounding the often misunderstood against medical advice (AMA) hospital discharge. There are no guidelines for how to address these complex patient encounters. Background regarding the definition and what the literature notes about the characteristics of AMA discharges will be reviewed. The five most common myths surrounding the AMA hospital discharges will be discussed. A system of AMA universal precautions will be promoted to systematically address these challenging scenarios. This session will promote a formal system for educating family medicine residents on this topic.
Presented by:
Timothy Pelkowski, MD, Allegheny Health Network Saint Vincent Hospital
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DPC Summit On Demand
Whether you're starting to do research, or you already run an established direct primary care (DPC) practice, you'll find the expertise you need in the all-new DPC Summit On Demand, which is now available for just $350. Earn up to 23.25 CME credits and learn about Parting Ways: How to Leave the System; DPC Start-up Tips; The DPC Patient Experience; and more.
Would your residency program like a presentation on DPC? The FMEC knows that many residents are interested in this model, but few can spend the time and money to attend the DPC Summit. If you would like the FMEC to help arrange a presentation for your residents on DPC, virtually or in person, please contact Shayla Rammel at shayla.rammel@fmec.net.
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10 residency programs join new FMEC learning collaborative
The FMEC’s new Learning Collaborative, Helping Families Communicate About Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer using Narrative Medicine, has kicked off with 10 participating residency programs from 6 different states and DC. FMEC’s funding is provided by the National Association of Chronic Disease Directors (NACDD), and the project will utilize tools from the CDC’s Bring Your Brave Campaign. Thank you to the faculty and residents from these programs who have joined us to learn more about narrative medicine and hereditary cancers.
- Geisinger Health System Family Medicine Residency Program – Lewistown (PA)
- Greater Lawrence Family Health Center (MA)
- Howard University Family Medicine Residency (DC)
- LewisGale Medical Center (VA)
- Mercy St. Elizabeth Youngstown Family Medicine Residency (OH)
- Middlesex Health Family Medicine Residency (CT)
- Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health (PA)
- Temple Family Medicine Residency Program (PA)
- Uconn Family Medicine Residency (CT)
- United Health Services/Wilson Family Medicine Residency Program (NY)
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FMEC project stresses the importance
of breast cancer education
and testing
The FMEC’s learning collaborative is highlighting the critical role that family medicine plays in catching hereditary cancers early and suggesting new tools to help with patient conversations. Members of the project advisory committee presented to the cohort at its first learning session earlier this month. “When we talk about early onset breast cancer, we’re really looking at women between the ages of 18 and 45. Many of them are only getting their care from you,” said Dr. Susanna Evans to the FMEC’s cohort of faculty and residents. “If you’re not having this conversation with them, nobody is.” According to the CDC’s Division of Cancer Prevention and Control, only about 41% of primary care physicians refer a woman with high risk for breast cancer for genetic counseling and testing. Our challenge is changing this, and asking how we can develop the means to stimulate authentic conversations that lead to action.
Referencing the work of Rita Charon, PhD, MD, who popularized the term “narrative medicine” and drove the expansion of its use in medical training through multiple publications, Dr. Philip Day discussed narrative competence, which is the ability to “acknowledge, absorb, interpret and act on the stories and plights of others.” Dr. Day also discussed diagnostic listening, empathetic engagement, and reflective practice.
The narrative medicine strategy led the CDC to develop the Bring Your Brave Campaign, which was introduced to the cohort by NACDD Consultant Dr. Anya Karavanov. “When you see someone who looks like you, or looks like someone you know, who could be your peer or family member, you may be more likely to make connections between what this person is sharing and what you should know,” said Dr. Karavanov. “Women in our stories also help model the desired behavior, so they seek genetic counseling, talk to providers, talk to family members, seek treatment, so we are also increasing their self-efficacy.” The campaign shifts the healthcare provider’s focus from the need to problem solve to the need to understand, strengthening the doctor-patient relationship.
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The 2023 Annual Meeting will be held at the Rhode Island Convention Center in Providence, RI from October 13-15, 2023. Learn more about Providence, RI in the official GoProvidence Guide. Read the full announcement at Family Medicine Education Consortium News | |
Last chance to submit a presentation!
The deadline for submitting a proposal to the FMEC 2023 Annual Meeting has been extended through Friday, February 17, 2023.
*Student posters will be accepted until July 1st.
For more information and inks to the submission forms, visit the FMEC 2023 Annual Meeting Submission Page, and for information on the specific types of presentations, review the FMEC 2023 Annual Meeting Session Overview.
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Join the Annual Meeting Planning Committee
The FMEC receives over 300 submissions each year for its Annual Meeting. A group of 50+ residents, faculty and others review and rate the submissions, providing important feedback to the Planning Committee Coordinators who put together the final schedule. Want to join the Planning Committee and be a reviewer? Please do!
- Your input helps shape the meeting – you can help us determine tracks, make suggestions to improve programs that get submitted, or help us identify “gaps” (topics that should be on the agenda but don’t get submitted organically).
- It's an excellent way to stay connected with the FMEC and to make contacts with other family medicine leaders throughout the region.
- It's a great academic endeavor which does not require a huge time commitment.
- You can use submission review as an exercise for your residents and fellows.
- You can add it to your CV.
To join the Planning Committee, contact Lisa Schwieterman: lisa.schwieterman@fmec.net.
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Help us plan now for special events and gatherings
at the 2023 FMEC Annual Meeting
Is your department, chapter or other group interested in holding an ancillary event, such as a social gathering or business meeting, for your members, faculty or alumni, during the FMEC 2023 Annual Meeting?
Please let the FMEC know if this is something you might be interested in by connecting with Lisa Schwieterman at lisa.schwieterman@fmec.net. Provide us with an idea of what you might want to do, and a contact for communication going forward, and we will be in touch later this spring with information on how to proceed.
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Nominate colleagues and faculty for AAFP medical education awards
Show the country that the best family medicine educators are in the northeast U.S. by nominating a colleague or faculty for the AAFP’s Thomas W. Johnson Award for Career Contributions to Family Medicine Education and the Exemplary Teaching Awards. Nominations are open until March 24, and awards will be presented at the 2023 Congress of Delegates in October 2023. (Note: AAFP member login is required to access the following links.) The Johnson Award is presented annually to an AAFP member who has made outstanding contributions to education for family medicine in undergraduate, graduate and continuing education spheres. The AAFP Exemplary Teaching Awards include one for full/part time faculty, and one for volunteer faculty. These awards acknowledge AAFP members who deserve recognition for excellence in teaching, as well as individuals who have implemented outstanding educational programs and/or developed innovative teaching models. Eligibility criteria/requirements, list of past recipients, and links to the applications are above.
Join STFM’s Medical Student Educators Development Institute (MSEDI)
This 18-month fellowship offers training, tools, and support for faculty who educate medical students and is particularly suited to those who aspire to be clerkship directors or medical student education directors. Participants can expect to learn about developing curriculum, evaluating students, dealing with challenging learners, recruiting and maintaining preceptor networks, maintaining work/life balance, and more. Applications are due March 7, 2023. For more information, visit STFM MSEDI.
Andrew Weil Center offers complimentary summit registration for FMEC
The Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine is holding its virtual Integrative Medicine Summit 2023: Translating Science into Clinical Practice on Friday, April 28, 2023, from 8am to 5pm Pacific Time. This virtual event will explore some of integrative health's hottest topics, including mental health, novel approaches to gut health, and new paradigms in healthcare. FMEC members can use the code FMEC to register for free, thanks to the Weil Center’s partnership with the FMEC (complimentary registration does not include CME credit). For more information, visit IMS2023 Integrative Medicine Summit.
Pulse writing contest deadline is March 31
Pulse–voices from the heart of medicine is sponsoring a writing contest, thanks to the support of the Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation. To further their mutual goal of fostering diversity and inclusion in healthcare delivery, education and work environments, the theme of this contest is “On Being Different.” The contest is open to everyone--to health and mental health professionals, to patients and caregivers and to students and trainees. The contest will be judged by Pulse's editors, with a first prize of $1,000 and awards totaling $2,000 to runner-up entries. Top entries will be offered the opportunity to be published in Pulse. Submissions must be true stories--your own experience or that of someone close to you--with a word limit of 1,200 words. No fiction, please, and no poetry. The submission deadline is March 31, 2023. For more information, see Pulse Writing Contest.
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A selection of upcoming family medicine and primary care meetings, nationally and in the FMEC region, in the next 3 months. If you have a meeting to be listed, please email jennifer.stamper@fmec.net.
October 13-15, 2023: FMEC 2023 Annual Meeting, Rhode Island Convention Center, Providence, RI
February 22-25, 2023: ADFM Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA
February 23-25, 2023: FMEC Board of Trustees Meeting/2023 Host Committee Meeting, Providence, RI
March 3-5, 2023: AAFP Residency Leadership Summit, Kansas City, MO
March 29-April 2, 2023: ACOFP Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL
April 5-9, 2023: SNMA Annual Medical Education Conference, Hartford, CT
April 29-May 3, 2023: STFM Annual Spring Conference, Tampa, FL
May 9-11, 2023: AAFP Leadership Conference, Kansas City, MO
May 18-22, 2023: AAFP Chief Resident Leadership Development Program, Kansas City, MO
May 22-23, 2023: AAFP Family Medicine Advocacy Summit, Washington, DC
June 15-18, 2023: DPC Summit, Minneapolis, MN
June 15-17, 2023: AMSA Annual Meeting, Phoenix, AZ
July 27-29, 2023: AAFP National Conference for Family Medicine Residents & Medical Students, Kansas City, MO
September 11-13, 2023: STFM Conference on Practice & Quality Improvement, St. Louis, MO
September 29 - October 1, 2023: Family Medicine Midwest Conference, NIU Conference Center, Naperville, IL
October 13-15, 2023: FMEC 2023 Annual Meeting, Rhode Island Convention Center, Providence, RI
October 26-30, 2023: AAFP FMX, Chicago, IL
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