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Program Directors Workshop

Friday, April 5 - Sunday, April 7, 2013
Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center
Kansas City, Missouri

Learn about PDW
Connect with colleagues at PDW. A combination of networking and need-to-know information, this conference is designed to address the specific needs of program directors and associate program directors. Find out why 100% of attendees surveyed in 2011 and 2012 would recommend PDW.

PDW | $495

+ Add Special Programming   Additional fees apply.

Printable registration form for mail/fax.
View the 2013 PDW/RPS full schedule.
View the full PDW/RPS schedule.

Save $100* | Attend both PDW and RPS for only $890

Take advantage of the entire PDW and RPS experience, including Shared Events.
*Discount code provided following PDW registration. Registration required for each event.

Conference Highlights

HOTEL INFORMATION

Sheraton Kansas City Hotel
at Crown Center

2345 McGee Street
Kansas City, MO 64108

Additional rooms available at:
The Westin Kansas City
at Crown Center

1 E Pershing Road
Kansas City, MO 64108

Call 1-800-325-3535.

Reservations required by March 13, 2013, to receive the conference rate of $141 per night. Space is limited.
  • Choose from more than 50 workshops on a variety of topics, such as curriculum, program director development, and assessing competency in residents.
  • Share solutions with other program directors and associate program directors.
  • Browse posters displaying program experiences from across the country.
  • Attend the Innovation Showcase to learn about 10 cutting-edge innovations tested by your colleagues at other family medicine residencies.
  • Recognize the work of leaders who are transitioning, congratulate award recipients, and welcome new Board members during the AFMRD Annual Business Meeting.



PDW Events

View/download the 2013 PDW schedule.

Networking Breakfasts

Friday, April 5 and Saturday, April 6, 7:00 to 8:00 a.m.
Participate in networking breakfast tables on topics important to family medicine residencies.

“I believe PDW is a MUST for all program directors.”
Bob Allen, MD
Program Director
Salt Lake City, Utah

Plenaries

Friday, April 5, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
20th Annual Nicholas J. Pisacano Memorial Lecture
The Family Doctor in 2030: What VALUES Should Drive Clinical Care and Education?
Edward J. Shahady, MD
Saturday, April 6, 8:00 a. m. to 9:15 a.m.
At the Crossroads for Primary Care: Are We Preparing Practicing Family Physicians to Lead, Follow, or Get Out of the Way?
Norman B. Kahn, Jr., MD

FPIN Lunch & Learn

Saturday, April 6, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. — Advanced registration required
Join a box lunch session sponsored by the Family Physicians Inquiries Network (FPIN). Faculty will share how joining this collaborative community can provide a structure for teaching EBM, meeting scholarly activity requirements, and earning publications.

“I gained a renewed sense of pride in family medicine, family medicine education, and in the program director position.”
Wayne Cestia, MD
Program Director
Lafayette, LA

Reception

Friday, April 5, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Network with colleagues over appetizers.

Exhibits

Discover resources and programs the AAFP and other family medicine organizations have to offer.

Accreditation

This live activity, Workshop for Directors of Family Medicine Residencies (PDW), with a beginning date of April 5, 2013, has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 16.50 Prescribed credits by the American Academy of Family Physicians. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The AAFP is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The American Academy of Family Physicians designates this live activity for a maximum of 16.50 AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Learn about PDW

Save $100* | Attend PDW and RPS for $890

*Discount code provided following PDW registration. Registration required for each event.


View Special Programming options.

Additional fee applies.

Questions?

Contact us toll-free at 1-800-274-2237.

The Workshop for Directors of Family Medicine Residencies is sponsored by:

AFMRD
ABFM
STFM
ADFM