Register for the MSV Annual Meeting now!
(Re)member – (Re)charge. (Re)fresh. (Re)new.
Registration is now open for the Medical Society of Virginia (MSV) Annual Meeting, which will be held from October 22 to 25 at the Westfields Marriott Washington Dulles in Chantilly, Virginia. Click here to register now. The deadline to register is October 16. Click here to watch a video on why you should attend, or learn more about these new events at www.msv.org/annualmeeting.
Meeting highlights
We are trying several new things at this year’s Annual Meeting, including the following new activities: Keynote speaker – Dr. Steve Bedwell
Dr. Steve Bedwell’s program is designed to help enhance leadership thinking and emotional intelligence, providing you with a science-smart approach to successfully handle the rapidly changing health care environment. He will help you tackle your real-life problems by showing you new ways to come up with solutions.
Practice and business manager panel discussion
For the first time this year, practice administration professionals are invited to join us and enjoy the keynote speaker, network and take part in a panel discussion on risk management and other pertinent issues. Please encourage your practice administrator to register and attend!
Casual dinner with microbrewery tasting and music
Do you like your beer high on hops or malt, foamy, creamy, light or dark? Whatever the answer—join the medical student section for a casual evening of microbrewery tastings with local experts who will serve small craft beer samples to go along with your dinner. With more craft breweries popping up every day, this is your chance to sip on some of Virginia’s best local concoctions.
MSVPAC karaoke and cocktails
Due to the popularity of last year’s first Karaoke and Cocktails event, the MSV Political Action Committee (MSVPAC) is again hosting this soiree. Come ready to sing your heart out and remember to make a donation (starting at $1.00) to MSVPAC to sing or not sing, have someone else sing—you will even have the chance to stop a poor performance! All funds raised will benefit MSVPAC.
Stretch and breathe - yoga session
Did you know our very own Chris Li, third year medical student from Virginia Tech Carilion (VTC), is also a certified yoga teacher (CYT) at the 200 level? Join him as he leads a yoga session and guides you through some poses that will help you increase strength and flexibility and manage stress. Please come dressed comfortably and bring your own yoga mat.
Open forum with MSV leaders
We are holding an open forum with MSV President William C. Reha, MD, MBA and Executive Vice President Melina Davis-Martin so you can learn more about the MSV strategic plan that we’ve been designing to shape the future activities of MSV and offer your feedback.
Integration of care
MSV is partnering with the Psychiatric Society of Virginia (PSV) to hold an all-day education session on integration of care. Moderated by Charles Curie, principal and founder of The Curie Group, LLC, a management and consulting firm specializing in working with health care leaders, the session will start with a presentation on legislative and policy issues surrounding integration. Presentations will also be given by: Cynthia C. Romero, MD, FAAFP, Sterling N. Ransone Jr., MD, FAAFP, Kent McDaniel, MD, Deputy Secretary of Health & Human Resources Jennifer Lee, MD, Kathy Tierney, DNP, director of the Richmond Behavioral health and Eliot Sorel, MD.
Narrative medicine – A solution for physician burnout
Terri Babineau, MD, Assistant Dean for Student Affairs at Eastern Virginia Medical School (EVMS), will share why narrative medicine is such an important topic in medical education and training. Learn how teaching more humanities can help prevent eventual physician burnout because it encourages medical students to better understand their patients’ stories and therefore improve their ability to do things like medical interviewing, patient centered care, self-awareness and reflective practice.
ICD-10 Check-in
How has the transition impacted your practice? MSV will host an open forum discussion facilitated by Lesley Wagner, MSV Practice Advocacy Manager, to check in and see how you are adjusting.
PSV/MSV resident and medical student session
There will be a breakout session for residents and medical students with Susan Motley, former Executive Director of the MSV Foundation, as she gives tips for writing resumes and updating Curricula Vitae (CVs) so they get noticed. Ann L. McNary, J.D. will review negotiation tips for that first employment contract.
