Who Should Attend?
Intended for physiatrists completing their training (PGY-3, PGY-4 and fellows) and physiatrists within the first 3 years post-training.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Recognize advantages and disadvantages of various practice settings.
- Identify leadership opportunities within the local practice/organization and within the greater medical community.
- Analyze the various physician performance and compensation metrics.
- Use AAPM&R resources for licensure, MOC, and practice performance.
Feedback from Past Attendees
“I thought the early-career course was excellent. I really enjoyed the day and I learned a lot that I will be applying in the near future.” – Past Attendee
“Anyone considering attending the course should absolutely attend. The networking with other early-career physiatrists, as well as with those running the course, is excellent. And all of the various things I learned throughout the day really reaches far beyond what I expected. I would even consider attending the course again.” – Past Attendee
“I thought the course was incredibly monumental to help advance my career.” – Past Attendee
“I definitely think this is a great course for the senior resident physicians and early career physicians who want a refresher in how to navigate their career or just helping senior residents understand how to plan their career in the next few years.” – Past Attendee
Agenda
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Registration and Breakfast
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7 am-8 am
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Welcome, Introductions and Overview
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8 am-8:15 am
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Leadership Skills
- Involvement in Local Hospital Committees
- Organized Medicine
- Alphabet Soup – Definitions and Pros/Cons
- Why Get Involved?
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8:15 am-10 am
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Break
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10 am-10:15 am
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Measuring Performance
- Compensation Metrics
- wRVUs, Conversion Factor, Patient Satisfaction, Quality Process, and Outcomes Measures
- Quality Metrics and Reporting
- Compliance
- EHR, MIPS, Registries, Alternative Payment Models
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10:15 am-11:30 am
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CV Preparation, Job Search, Interview Skills and Contract Negotiations--Part 1
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11:30 am-12 pm
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Lunch Presentation: Working with Industry Partners
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12 pm-1 pm
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CV Preparation, Job Search, Interview Skills and Contract Negotiations--Part 2
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1 pm-1:30 pm
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AAPM&R Resources
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1:30 pm-2 pm
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Licensure, Credentialing and MOC
- Where to starts
- Priorities and Timing for Obtaining Licensure
- Getting Credentialed/Privileges
- MOC
- PIP and CQI
- Not just about meeting requirements but about improving patient care
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2 pm-2:45 pm
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Break
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2:45 pm-3 pm
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Words of Wisdom for Your Practice
- Private/Self-Employed
- Group (Single Specialty vs Multi-Specialty)
- Academic
- VA/Government Employee
- Medical Directorships
- Alternative Practice Models- PMR ‘Hospitalists’, Post-acute Providers, Continuum Managers, Boutique Practices
- Marketing Your Practice
- Reinventing Your Career
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3 pm-4:30 pm
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Closing Advice/Q&A
All Faculty
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4:30 pm-5 pm
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Faculty and topics subject to change.
Pricing
Breakfast and lunch included.