Fellowship Directors Pre-Conference Session

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Pre-conference Session

  • Date:
  • Time: -
  • Track: Education
  • Location: Crystal B
  • 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
7:45amWelcome & Updates
Katherine A. Bennett, MD
8:00amACGME Update including new program requirements
Helen Fernandez, MD, MPH
8:20amAddressing the New Program Requirements into Practice
Roopali Gupta, MD, Carrie Rubenstein, MD, AGSF, and Lisa Vargish, MD
9:20amBreak 
9:35amQuick Hit Topics 
Geri-a-FLOAT - Ryan Chippendale, MD & Mariu C. Duggan, MD, MPH
ABIM International Graduate Pilot - Mandi Sehgal, MD 
AGE-ACT Updates - Linda Ferrie & Tanya Rehma
Update on Fellowship Program Director’s Handbook - Pei Chen, MD 
How to Prepare for an ACGME Site Visit - Katherine Thompson, MD & Allegra Colgrove
Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) - Sarah Babineau, MD ​& Ilona Kopits, MD, MPH​ 
Clin-STAR’s Visiting Professor Fund - Eric Widera, MD
10:10amGeriatrics Recruitment
AGS/ADGAP Update on Geriatrics Recruitment Strategies - Eric Widera, MD
Trainee perspective on recruitment into geriatrics - Rachel Maudal, MD  
Med Geri trainees and others - Nicholas Safian, MD; Shaleen Thakur, MD  
Success Story on Improving Recruitment - Shauna Assadzandi, MD
Breakout groups 
11:05anBreak
11:15amMini‐Fair for Curricular Innovations/Tool Swap
Katherine A. Bennett, MD & Mamata Yanamadala, 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. 
12:15pmProgram Director Needs Discussion 
Elizabeth Chapman, MD, Ryan Chippendale, MD, Mariu C. Duggan, MD, MPH, Vanessa Rodriguez, MD & Jeremy D. Whyman, MD
12:50pmClosing Discussion
Moderator: Katherine A. Bennett, MD