Calendar of Events
By News Staff
The following is a calendar of AAFP events and other events that are pertinent for family physicians. For more information on Academy events, please visit the AAFP's CME Center.
May
May 14-15 -- Renaissance Hotel -- Washington, D.C.
Family Medicine Congressional Conference - FMCC 2013
There's power in your story. Share it with confidence during the 2013 Family Medicine Congressional Conference (FMCC) in Washington. FMCC provides an exceptional opportunity to understand federal advocacy, learn about current priorities for family medicine and get practical, hands-on experience with the legislative process -- all in two days. Learn about the issues, then present to Congress members on workforce issues, payment reform and public/community health, among other topics.
May 16-20 -- Intercontinental Kansas City at the Plaza -- Kansas City, Mo.
Chief Resident Leadership Development Program
Give your chief resident the tools to succeed with the AAFP's Chief Resident Leadership Development Program -- a national, yearlong program designed exclusively for family medicine chief residents. Send as many as four chief residents to an interactive workshop in Kansas City, Mo., where they will set specific goals for the year; build a leadership toolkit; and learn conflict management, leadership competencies, and more.
Family Medicine Congressional Conference - FMCC 2013
There's power in your story. Share it with confidence during the 2013 Family Medicine Congressional Conference (FMCC) in Washington. FMCC provides an exceptional opportunity to understand federal advocacy, learn about current priorities for family medicine and get practical, hands-on experience with the legislative process -- all in two days. Learn about the issues, then present to Congress members on workforce issues, payment reform and public/community health, among other topics.
May 16-20 -- Intercontinental Kansas City at the Plaza -- Kansas City, Mo.
Chief Resident Leadership Development Program
Give your chief resident the tools to succeed with the AAFP's Chief Resident Leadership Development Program -- a national, yearlong program designed exclusively for family medicine chief residents. Send as many as four chief residents to an interactive workshop in Kansas City, Mo., where they will set specific goals for the year; build a leadership toolkit; and learn conflict management, leadership competencies, and more.
June
June 5-8 -- Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa -- Palm Springs (Indian Wells), Calif.
Practical Advances in Musculoskeletal and Sports Care
Enrich your practice with knowledge to treat the spectrum of musculoskeletal and sports care by learning new and progressive therapeutic strategies and technological advances. Earn up to 29 AAFP Prescribed credits while you learn best practices for diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal injuries; add to your repertoire of physical examination and imaging techniques; and participate in breakout sessions on the therapeutic use of injections, identifying red flags, and more. Those who register by May 8 will receive a discount.
June 8 -- Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa -- Palm Springs (Indian Wells), Calif.
SAM Working Group -- Coronary Artery Disease
Physicians who have entered the American Board of Family Medicine's Maintenance of Certification for Family Physicians (MC-FP) cycle come together to complete the knowledge assessment section for the MC-FP self-assessment module requirement (Part II). Facilitated by expert faculty, this group works through the 60 core competency questions assessing, reviewing and deciding as a group the best answers. Those who register by May 8 will receive a discount.
June 9 -- Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa -- Palm Springs (Indian Wells), Calif.
SAM Working Group -- Hospital Medicine
Physicians who have entered the American Board of Family Medicine's Maintenance of Certification for Family Physicians (MC-FP) cycle come together to complete the knowledge assessment section for the MC-FP self-assessment module requirement (Part II). Facilitated by expert faculty, this group works through the 60 core competency questions assessing, reviewing and deciding as a group the best answers. Those who register by May 8 will receive a discount.
June 24-28 -- Westfields Marriott -- Washington, D.C. (Chantilly, Va.)
Family Medicine Update and Review
Stay up-to-date with the latest, evidence-based information on the clinical issues you see every day. Learn about cutting-edge diagnostic procedures, gain insight into current therapeutic protocols, hear about advances in research, and more. Those who register by May 28 will receive a discount.
Practical Advances in Musculoskeletal and Sports Care
Enrich your practice with knowledge to treat the spectrum of musculoskeletal and sports care by learning new and progressive therapeutic strategies and technological advances. Earn up to 29 AAFP Prescribed credits while you learn best practices for diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal injuries; add to your repertoire of physical examination and imaging techniques; and participate in breakout sessions on the therapeutic use of injections, identifying red flags, and more. Those who register by May 8 will receive a discount.
June 8 -- Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa -- Palm Springs (Indian Wells), Calif.
SAM Working Group -- Coronary Artery Disease
Physicians who have entered the American Board of Family Medicine's Maintenance of Certification for Family Physicians (MC-FP) cycle come together to complete the knowledge assessment section for the MC-FP self-assessment module requirement (Part II). Facilitated by expert faculty, this group works through the 60 core competency questions assessing, reviewing and deciding as a group the best answers. Those who register by May 8 will receive a discount.
June 9 -- Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa -- Palm Springs (Indian Wells), Calif.
SAM Working Group -- Hospital Medicine
Physicians who have entered the American Board of Family Medicine's Maintenance of Certification for Family Physicians (MC-FP) cycle come together to complete the knowledge assessment section for the MC-FP self-assessment module requirement (Part II). Facilitated by expert faculty, this group works through the 60 core competency questions assessing, reviewing and deciding as a group the best answers. Those who register by May 8 will receive a discount.
June 24-28 -- Westfields Marriott -- Washington, D.C. (Chantilly, Va.)
Family Medicine Update and Review
Stay up-to-date with the latest, evidence-based information on the clinical issues you see every day. Learn about cutting-edge diagnostic procedures, gain insight into current therapeutic protocols, hear about advances in research, and more. Those who register by May 28 will receive a discount.
July
July 15-16 -- Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill -- Washington, D.C.
Tar Wars National Conference
The Tar Wars National Conference is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for state Tar Wars poster and video contest winners to receive recognition for their tobacco-free efforts, voice their opinions about tobacco use to their congressional leaders, participate in tobacco-free workshops, and meet other state winners who share their tobacco-free views. During the event, winners and their families go one-on-one with their senators and representatives to talk about the need for greater tobacco control efforts.
Tar Wars National Conference
The Tar Wars National Conference is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for state Tar Wars poster and video contest winners to receive recognition for their tobacco-free efforts, voice their opinions about tobacco use to their congressional leaders, participate in tobacco-free workshops, and meet other state winners who share their tobacco-free views. During the event, winners and their families go one-on-one with their senators and representatives to talk about the need for greater tobacco control efforts.
August
Aug. 1-3 -- Kansas City Convention Center -- Kansas City, Mo.
2013 National Conference of Family Medicine Residents and Medical Students
Immerse yourself in topics ranging from clinical skills and career planning to the factors influencing the health care system transformation. Gain insights into the field of family medicine from nationally recognized speakers, enhance your family medicine knowledge with educational sessions covering more than 35 topics, and leave with important connections and an energizing passion for family medicine. Save $50 when you register by June 27.
Aug. 7-10 -- Westin Hilton Head Resort -- Hilton Head Island, S.C.
Skin Problems and Diseases
Increase your competence and confidence in diagnosing and treating your patients' skin conditions. During this live course, you can learn to assess and treat chronic conditions; increase your experience caring for acne, psoriasis, eczema, and skin cancer; and participate in hands-on procedural and aesthetic sessions. Register by July to receive a discount.
2013 National Conference of Family Medicine Residents and Medical Students
Immerse yourself in topics ranging from clinical skills and career planning to the factors influencing the health care system transformation. Gain insights into the field of family medicine from nationally recognized speakers, enhance your family medicine knowledge with educational sessions covering more than 35 topics, and leave with important connections and an energizing passion for family medicine. Save $50 when you register by June 27.
Aug. 7-10 -- Westin Hilton Head Resort -- Hilton Head Island, S.C.
Skin Problems and Diseases
Increase your competence and confidence in diagnosing and treating your patients' skin conditions. During this live course, you can learn to assess and treat chronic conditions; increase your experience caring for acne, psoriasis, eczema, and skin cancer; and participate in hands-on procedural and aesthetic sessions. Register by July to receive a discount.
