Conversations about diversity, equity, inclusion and the role of racism and privilege in our society has been amplified in recent weeks following tragic events and protests in cities throughout the United States. This has prompted medical societies leaders to reexamine their actions, policies, culture, beliefs and biases. Join us for this critical conversation about the state of associations – where we are and where we can go. Discover key insights from a newly-released Association Forum/McKinley Advisors study on opportunities and obstacles associations and must overcome in order to be more inclusive and diverse.
There is evidence that psychological counseling / coaching can improve physician wellness. However, physicians and organizations may fail to utilize these types of programs due to a variety of perceived barriers. We will describe common barriers both from in the literature as well as our personal experience running two large medical society physician wellness programs. We will provide practical solutions with a proven track record of success to these barriers. Participants will gain knowledge and tools to create their own successful physician wellness program.
The American College of Preventive Medicine (ACPM) is leading the charge to coalesce the health community around the goal to build a health system based on prevention. Through its Power of Prevention campaign, now in year two of three, ACPM is working with associations, nonprofits, industry, and academia to advocate for policies that push our health system’s focus upstream. Led by CEO Donna Grande, this campaign is a model for partnership-based advocacy.
You’ve heard about the movement of Medical Associations going “virtual” but what does that really mean? In this session, you will learn the pros and cons of shutting the office door and taking your office online. You’ll learn not just about the nuts and bolts of running a virtual organization, but also about the benefits and challenges that will await you. Even if your association is not planning to go virtual, this session will offer valuable insights into how implementing virtual systems and processes can help create an organization where people want to work.