The 39th Forum for Behavioral Science in Family Medicine
The 39th Forum for Behavioral Science in Family Medicine
October 10-13, 2018 (Wednesday through Saturday)
Doubletree by Hilton Chicago - Magnificent Mile - Chicago, IL
This year's theme is: Embracing and Advancing the Value of Teams in Family Medicine
About the Forum
First held in 1980, The Forum for Behavioral Science in Family Medicine has served to stimulate the advancement of behavioral science in family medicine for 38 consecutive years. At the core of The Forum’s success are three objectives: promote professional networking, provide high quality professional development opportunities, and advance the integration of behavioral science in family medicine training.
The Department of Family Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin has sponsored The Forum since 1999, and The Society of Teachers of Family Medicine has recognized and endorsed the conference since 1981.
To view the conference Schedule with Room Assignments, Brochure and Abstracts see "Additional Information"
near the bottom of page
For further information contact:
Julie Rickert, PsyD, Program Co-Chair jrickert@mcw.edu
Mary Ellen Radjenovich, Conference Coordinator, 414-955-8189 or email meradjen@mcw.edu
The Forum is sponsored by The Medical College of Wisconsin, Department of Family and Community Medicine in assoication with The Society of Teachers of Family Medicine.
Target Audience
Physicians, behavioral scientists/coordinators and allied health professionals in medical education.
Learning Objectives
- After attending sessions and workshops which describe effective teaching strategies and educational interventions, attendees will be able to plan, provide and/or evaluate effective educational interventions for behavioral science training in graduate medical education settings and for clinical practice for primary care settings
- By attending clinical practice updates and other sessions focused on common psychiatric and health problems seen in primary care, attendee will be able to apply up to date evidence-based research to support clinical interventions in their clinical settings.
- After attending sessions focused on the nature of teams in medical care and medical education, attendees will be able to identify opportunities to improve the functioning of teams in their clinical and educational environments and will identify strategies to improve communication, cooperation, improve wellbeing, safety, and quality of care.
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A block of rooms is reserved for registrants until September 18, 2018, at a special rate of $215 plus tax, per night. If conference attendance exceeds expectations, rooms in the conference block may be sold out prior to this date. Please make your reservations early.
Call-in Reservations
You may call the hotel directly from 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Mon-Fri at (312) 787-6100 to make reservations, or call central reservations, 24 hours, 7 days a week, at 1 (800) 222-8733. Please mention either the group code, or group name below in order to receive our rate.
Group Code: FBS
Group Name: The 39th Forum of Behavioral Science in Family Medicine
Planning Committee
Julie Rickert, PsyD, Dennis Butler, PhD
Scott Fields, PhD, Kathryn Fraser, PhD, John Freedy, MD, PhD, Michelle Kane, PsyD
Aaron Grace, PsyD, David Nelson, PhD, Amy Romain, LMSW, ACSW,
Catalina Triana, MD
All persons in control of content have No relevant financial relationships to disclose.
AMA Credit Designation Statement:
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this live activity for a maximum of 21.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Hours of Participation for Allied Health Care Professionals:
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this activity for up to 21.00 hours of participation for continuing education for allied health professionals.
Psychology CE Credit Statement:
The Medical College of Wisconsin is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Medical College of Wisconsin maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
This activity contains content or processes that may be potentially stressful.
Illinois Social Worker Accreditation:
The Medical College of Wisconsin is registered with the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation as a Continuing Education Sponsor for social workers (License No. 159-000664).
Family Practice Physicians:
This Live activity, The 39th Forum for Behavioral Science in Family Medicine, with a beginning date of 10/10/2018, has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 21.00 Prescribed credit(s) by the American Academy of Family Physicians. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Price
Register by September 10, 2018 and receive early bird pricing
Physician, Psychologist, Social Worker, Allied Health Care Professional
Registrations made on or before 9/10/18
Full Course = $485
Single Day = $280
Registrations made 9/11/18 -10/10/18
Full Course = $515
Single Day = $295
Resident, Medical Student, Graduate Student, or Fellow
Registrations made on or before 9/10/18
Full Course = $235
Single Day = $175
Registrations made 9/11/18 -10/10/18
Full Course = $275
Single Day = $195
Registration fee includes course materials, breakfast, lunch, refreshments and continuing education credits.
Please note! The billing address entered upon checkout must match the billing address on the credit card you will be using to pay for this course. MCW accepts MasterCard, VISA and Discover.
If registering for the Full Course, choose ONLY the Full Course option. The single date options are for those participants registering for individual days.
A $17 non-refundable processing fee is assessed on all registrations.
Refund Policy: If unable to attend, 50% of the fee paid will be refunded if written notification is postmarked by 9/10/18. There will be no refunds after this date.