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Announcements
Retreat Follow-up:
The PowerPoints from the department retreat will be hosted here:
https://www.umassmed.edu/fmch/faculty-resources/retreats/. Also available are the new logo for our 50th anniversary, the new powerpoint template and a zoom background. Linda also has two women’s coats (red wool and blue raincoat) that were left behind.
The Center for Integrated Primary Care is pleased to announce a new online training program developed by Amber Cahill and Jordan Howard-Young. Our Advanced Mental Health Care in Primary Care course is designed for physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners who are passionate about whole-person health care. This hybrid course is comprised of self-paced online modules and live online learning sessions that focus on addressing the complex mental health needs of patients seen in primary care. It offers practical training in screening, diagnosing, treating, and monitoring mental health conditions, empowering clinicians to provide better care and increase job satisfaction.
Learn more about the course schedule, pricing, CME, and registration here: https://www.umassmed.edu/cipc/continuing-education/advanced-mental-health-care-in-primary-care/.
Position Opportunity
The department is seeking a new director for our Fellowship in Primary Care Psychology and Medical Education effective November 1, 2024. This position is supported 20% and reports to the Vice Chair for Education. For the job description and application packet, please contact Linda.Cragin@umassmed.edu.
Applications must be received by July 1st, 2024.
The next meeting of the FM POCUS Workgroup is June 27th from 7:00-8:00am.
The workgroup has recently re-launched with an aim to improve collaboration around POCUS clinical and educational efforts. All are welcome. Please email
erin.cathcart@umassmemorial.org if you are interested in joining! Please complete the 2024 POCUS Needs Assessment at the link below. The survey is intended to gather additional data about the current state of POCUS within FMCH and be used to guide future work. The survey is IRB exemption approved. It will likely take 10-15 minutes to complete. https://umassmed.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2craREY8JQIwk6y
Gender Affirming Care Learning Collaborative (GAC-LC)
The GAC-LC is open for registration at any time throughout the 6-session series! Even if you missed our first session on June 5th you can register and join any other sessions/topics. Please see flyer for dates and additional details. The second session will be on Wednesday, July 10th, 12:15-1:15pm. Our next presenter is Héctor Pérez, LICSW, MSW, Co-Director of Behavioral Health Services, Manager, Behavioral Health Internship Program at the Family Health Center of Worcester.
Presentation Topic: Logistics of Workflows & Coordinating Care
Learning Objectives:
- Understand key processes including: letters of support, referral process, insurance coverage, and prior authorization
- Review common roadblocks in practice
- Identify best practices based on local experiences
Free CMEs available, thanks to the New England AIDS Education & Training Center; https://www.neaetc.org/. To Register and receive the Zoom link, you need create a profile and register here https://www.neaetc.org/events/view/26089
Access code: FMCH
You will need to create a profile through NEAETC before you can register.
See GAC-LC Announcement for additional information.
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