PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT By Kathryn Atkinson, CMP Manager, NCAFP Meetings & Events
~ UPCOMING EVENTS ~
Planning Underway for Two Fantastic CME Opportunities While we are all currently working hard and being mindful in our actions to help flatten the COVID-19 curve, the NCAFP CME Team still has our sights set on two fantastic live CME events scheduled for later this year. As the dates approach, we will keep you well informed on the in-person and virtual webcast plans for these programs. For now, take a look at what we have in the works and make your plans soon to join us this August and December for fantastic CME, networking, and fun. Sports Medicine for the Active Patient Saturday, August 8, 2020 in Greensboro
By continuing our promise to provide relevant, timely topics that you’ve requested, we are delighted to host “Sports Medicine for the Active Patient” on Saturday, August 8, from 7:30 am to 12:15 pm in Greensboro. We’ve tapped Dr. Karl “Bert” Fields to spearhead this lively program complete with eight 30-minute lectures and two question & answer panel sessions. Planned lecture topics include active adults with hypertension, active adults with osteoarthritis, new guidelines for concussions, pediatric sports injuries, common shoulder problems, common hand injuries, tennis and golfer’s elbow, and common running injuries. This unique half-day Saturday CME and networking opportunity will be held at the Greensboro High Point
18
Marriott Airport Hotel and will include an estimated 4.00 CME credits. Additional guest speakers include Dr. Kevin Burroughs, Dr. Ryan Draper, Dr. Sara Neal, and Dr. Dominic McKinley. The NCAFP is excited to offer this fantastic CME opportunity via an In-Person Attendee option ($100 for Members) and a Virtual Webcast option ($50 for Members). Current NCAFP Board Members are reminded of the August Board Meeting also scheduled this same day from 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm immediately following the CME program. Online registration and additional conference information can be found at www.ncafp.com/sportsmedicine. Winter Family Physicians Weekend December 3rd - 6th, 2020 in Asheville
Planning for the annual Winter Family Physicians Weekend, scheduled for Thursday, December 3 – Sunday, December 6 at The Omni Grove Park Inn, is also
The North Carolina Family Physician
