Fellowship Directors Pre-Conference Session

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Pre-conference Session

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  • Track: Education
  • CME/CE: 4

Additional fee session
 

Sponsored by the Association of Directors of Geriatric Academic Programs (ADGAP) 

The role of the geriatrics fellowship director is complex and involves a variety of activities and responsibilities. This session will present topics of interest and practical instruction for both new and seasoned fellowship directors. Learning Objectives: (1) explain updates in accreditation and program requirements for geriatric medicine fellowship programs; (2) describe at least one recruitment strategy for geriatrics; (3) discuss innovative curricula and educational tools

7:30amInformal Networking/Breakfast Available
7:45am

Welcome & Updates

                     Katharine A. Bennett, MD

8:00am

ACGME Update including new program requirements

                     Helen Fernandez, MD, MPH

8:20am

Addressing the New Program Requirements into Practice

                     Roopali Gupta, MD, Carrie Rubenstein, MD, and Lisa Vargish, MD

9:20amBreak 
9:35am

Quick Hit Topics 

Geri-a-FLOAT – Ryan Chippendale, MD & Mariu C. Duggan, MD, MPH

ABIM International Graduate Pilot  –

AGE-ACT Updates

Update on Fellowship Program Director’s Handbook 

How to Prepare for an ACGME Site Visit – Katherine Thompson, MD & Allegra Colgrove

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) – Speaker TBD

10:10am

Geriatrics Recruitment

AGS/ADGAP Update on Geriatrics Recruitment Strategies

Trainee perspective on recruitment into geriatrics

Med Geri trainees and others -TBD

Success Story on Improving Recruitment – Shauna Assadzandi, MD

Breakout groups 

11:05anBreak
11:15am

Mini‐Fair for Curricular Innovations/Tool Swap

                      Katherine A. Bennett, MD 

Fellowship Program Directors will present innovative educational materials and tools, at individual tables around the Preconference room in which attendees will be able to rotate between. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear about how the tools are utilized and ask questions. There will also be a dedicated PACE table for those who are interested in learning more. 

12:15pm

Program Director Needs Discussion 

 Ryan Chippendale, MD, Mariu C. Duggan, MD, MPH & Jeremy D. Whyman, MD

12:50pm

Closing Discussion

                     Moderator