Family physicians can leave a global legacy by working with international colleagues to improve the health of the world.
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Workshop Offers Chance to Learn, Contribute
Family Physicians Can Help Improve Global Health
By News Staff
The 2007 International Family Medicine Development Workshop, Sept. 13-15 in Tucson, Ariz., will give participants an opportunity to learn about recent developments in global family medicine, help develop approaches to sustainability issues, network with leading international family medicine development experts and share experiences with peers.
The workshop's general sessions will focus on:
The workshop's general sessions will focus on:
- the breadth and depth of consultations with other countries;
- preparation for and value of international experiences for medical students and residents;
- laying the strategic groundwork for family medicine development in other areas of the world;
- developing international partnerships, both public and private;
- models for training FPs in other countries, with a goal of ensuring program sustainability; and
- responsibilities and opportunities in international family medicine.
Breakout sessions will cover such topics as:
- working with faith-based organizations,
- cultural insights for consultants,
- funding for international projects,
- myths and realities of sustainability, and
- creating international training curricula.
A complete schedule and list of topics are available online.
The workshop is acceptable for up to 19.5 Prescribed CME credits.
The workshop is acceptable for up to 19.5 Prescribed CME credits.
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