Event Schedule
The following is a tentative schedule for our conference. Stay tuned for the schedule to be updated with featured speakers. To find out more information about our speakers, please visit the guest speaker tab which can be found here
Friday October 2nd
3:00-6:00 pm Registration Open in Grand Lobby at Temple University School of Medicine
3:00-6:00 pm Student Exhibition Hall in the Grand Lobby
** Come out and see inspiring artwork by Caryn Babaian, Biology Professor and Professional Artist, learn about food and our bodies, participate in a discussion with your AMSA Action Committee Leaders on a variety of topics, visit with admission representatives from all the Philadelphia medical schools, and kick of the conference!
3:00-4:00 pm Temple University School of Medicine Tours
** Take a tour of our new state-of-the-art facility. Practice your clinical skills in our simulation labs, see the new Anatomy Room complete with electronic touchscreen Netters, and learn how medical schools are updating facilities to keep up with the growing use of technology in medicine
4:00-5:00 pm Welcome Keynote Address - Dr. John Daly
** Listen to our first keynote of the conference given by the Dean of Temple University School of Medicine entitled: "A Commitment to Service: How Being Active in Your Community can Improve Personal Wellness"
5:00-6:00 pm Workshop - Caryn Babaian, MS - "Picturing Anatomy: Art, Life Science, and World-Making through the Creative Experience"
** Participate in this hands-on workshop that examines the similiarities between an artist and a physician - Learn to appreciate the spatial relationships of the human body, the importance of incorperating drawings into your studying routine, and how you can unleash your inner artist
5:00-6:00 pm Workshop - Dr. Jim Withers - “Establishing Street Medicine in your Community”
** Attend this interactive workshop to learn valuable clinical skills for working with this unique patient population
BUSES BETWEEN CENTER CITY AND TEMPLE MED WILL BE AVAILABLE BETWEEN 2:30 AND 6:30 PM
7:00-9:00 pm Official Welcome Reception at the College of Physicians Philadelphia
** Come join us for a light dinner, full open bar, Mutter Museum tours, music, and mingling at the Philadelphia College of Physicians ... make sure to register for this exciting event on our student registration page!
10:00pm-late Nights Out on the Town
** Find out all the Philly nightlife has to offer
Saturday October 3rd
8:00-8:45 am Breakfast
** Continental Breakfast in Lobby
8:45-9:15 am AMSA Welcome
** Join us for the official welcome from all your favorite AMSA National Board Members
9:15-9:30 am Introduction to AMSA's International Scholarship Program - Mary Murphy, Manager of Better World Books ** Learn more about a unique international opportunity provided only to AMSA members
9:30-10:20 am Keynote Address - Dr. Arnold Relman
** We are proud to feature the former editor of The New England Journal of Medicine as our opening keynote speaker, addressing wellness from both a health policy and community prespective in a speech entitled "The Medical Profession As the Key to Health Care Reform"
10:30-11:20 pm Breakout Session #1
POLICY ** Dr. Calvin Johnson - "The Physician’s Role in Policy and Politics"
PERSONAL ** Dr. Sam Parrish - "Medical School & Mental Health: Can the Two Co-Exist?"
PROFESSIONAL ** Dr. Vikram Kambampati - "Starting a Career in the Public Service: How the National Health Service Corps May (or may not) Help"
COMMUNITY ** Dr. James Withers - Lecture: “Street Medicine: A Look From the Outside In"
11:30-12:20 pm Breakout Sessions #2
POLICY ** Global Health Action Committee - "Current Trends in Health Policy"
PERSONAL ** Nicole Patience, RD - "What to Eat to Better Treat, Nutrition 101 for Medical Students"
PROFESSIONAL ** Dr. Keith Gumery & Dr. Paul Lyons - "Ingenious Pain: It's Time to Get Personal"
COMMUNITY ** Dr. Marc Altshuler - "Refugee Medicine"
12:30-1:20 pm Lunch
**Lunch in Grand Ballroom
1:30-2:20 pm Breakout Sessions #3
POLICY ** Dr. Harry Morris - "Understanding the Status of Osteopathic Medicine in the US and the Primary Care Curriculum at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine"
PERSONAL ** Dr. Dina Silverman - "Maintaining Healthy Relationships in Medical School"
PROFESSIONAL ** Dr. Lucy Tuton - "Interdisciplinary Training for Practice: Reflecting on Process and Professional Impact"
COMMUNITY ** Dr. Sharon Herring & Dr. Stephanie Ward - "Counseling the Obese Patient about Nutrition and Weight Loss: A Novel Approach Using the 5As"
2:30-3:20 pm Break Out Sessions #4
POLICY ** Dr. Oliver Fein - "Real Health Care Reform: in 2009?"
PERSONAL ** Dr. Manish Garg - "I went to Wellness camp and all I got was this silly talk..."
PROFESSIONAL ** Dr. Kenneth Certa - "Physician Burnout: Consequences and Repercussions"
COMMUNITY ** Dr.Bhaswati Bhattacharya - "Holistic Medicine: Seeing Disease through the Eyes of Ayurveda and Using Ayurvedic Nutrition to Heal"
3:30-4:20 pm Regional Time
** Meet with your Regional Directors for Updates on your Area
4:30-5:20 pm Breakout Sessions #5
POLICY ** Committee of Interns and Residents: "Resident Work Hour Reform"
PERSONAL ** Dr. Michael Baime - "Mindfullness for Life"
PROFESSIONAL ** Dr. Kathleen Reeves - "Patient or Physician: Life Happens"
COMMUNITY ** Dr.Lara Weinstein - "Community/Medical partnerships to End Homelessness and Rebuild Healthy Lives"
5:00-8:00 pm Residency Fair & Exhibition Hall
**Visit the Grand Ballroom to see Residency Programs and Vendors. Light snacks and beverages will be provided.
5:30-6:30 pm Workshops/Discussions
** "Bridging the Gap ... From PreMed to Medical Student" - Medical Student Panel
** "What is Osteopathic Medical Manipulation?" - Led by Dr. Francisco Laboy
** "Disenchantment in the Modern Physician - Where Have We Gone Wrong?" - Led by Dr. Conrad Fischer
** "Reel Medicine Filming Session" - Led by the Culture of Medicine Action Committee
6:30-9:00 pm Tours of Philadelphia, Dinner on Your Own
** Let Our Social Committee provide guidance to make sure you see and taste everything Philadelphia has to offer!
8:00-10:00 pm Mixers
** Health Policy and a Pint
** Naturopathic Medicine Mixer
9:00 pm-late Nights Out on the Town
** Expect a fun night!
Sunday October 4th
9:00-9:50 am Breakfast & Regional Time
** Full Breakfast Buffet in the Lobby
10:00-10:50 am Breakout Sessions #6
POLICY ** Dr. David Himmelstein - "Single Payer Health Reform"
COMMUNITY ** Dr. Anuradha Paranjape - "Understanding and Addressing the Problem of Family Violence: The Difference a Physician Can Make."
11:00-11:50 am Discussion Groups & Reflection - Dianne Butera & Your Student Conference Leaders
** Join us for candid conversation regarding what we have learned about keeping ourselves healthy, protecting the health of our profession, and reaching out to our communities.
12:00-12:30 pm AMSA opportunities
** Learn how you can get more involved with AMSA!
12:30-1:30 pm Closing Keynote Speaker - Dr. Ronald Barg
** To bring our conference to an end, we have invited the Senior Medical Director of the University of Pennsylvania's Primary Care Network to speak about the challenges we face in achieving wellness in ourselves and our patients, while giving a brief introduction to the Patient Centered Medical Home Model in a talk entitled "Is the Patient Centered Medical Home the Answer for Primary and Secondary Prevention?"
Monday October 5th
Lobby Day
in
Washington DC!
Optional trip down to the nation's capital to let your voice be heard about healthcare legislation. Please see our Lobby Day tab for more information and the link to sign up!
12:00-1:00 pm National Grand Rounds on Health Care Reform – Moderated by Arthur Kellerman, MD.
Invited Panelists: Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, Senator Tom Harkin (IA), Rep. Henry Waxman (CA)
** Join physicians from across the nation at this one-of-a-kind special event convened by AMSA and the NPA Foundation. This is an educational and information-gathering event for physicians and physicians-in-training to ask questions of the leaders in Washington working on health care reform, and to voice their concerns. This event will be webcasted live by Kaiser Family Foundation. Registration for this event is separate from conference registration. There is no fee to participate. Space is limited, and attendance is RSVP-only.
10:00-3:00 pm Lobby Appointments
**Meet with your legislators on health care reform. Lobby Training is Sunday night at the Conference hotel. AMSA National will make your appointments. Travel is on-your-own. There is no fee to participate. Registration for this event is separate from the conference registration, and you must register for this event ahead of time to participate.