ACEP21 Courses to Elevate Your Career | Professional and Life Skills
Courses focused on honing your professional and life skills for your career in ED medicine.
Times and locations are subject to change as COVID continues to impact the in-person meeting. Please confirm with the mobile app for the most current information.
How to Make Money & Grow Your Wealth
Monday | 8-8:30 a.m.
Location: Room 205, BCEC
Faculty: James M. Dahle, MD, FACEP
Discover the secrets to a satisfying and successful career in a casual environment during this all new ACEP Connect session. Dr. Dahle will introduce some key actions to ensure financial security by developing healthy spending habits, understanding return on investment and choosing the right job for you.
Top 5 Habits of Highly Successful Emergency Physicians
Monday | 8:30-9 a.m.
Location: Room 254, BCEC
Faculty: Ugo A. Ezenkwele, MD, FACEP
Why do some emergency physicians seem to be able to have tremendous success in their careers while maintaining a vibrant work-life balance, while others struggle to make it through their next shift? Do you feel like you are stuck in a rut? Dr. Ezenkwele will present the top 5 habits of highly successful emergency physicians and show how you can achieve this type of success in your own life. Stop feeling like a hamster running on wheel and going nowhere fast. This talk will give you ideas to help you take control of your life!
Antiracism: From Awareness to Action (Nancy J. Auer Lecture)
Monday | 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Location: Room 210, BCEC
Faculty: Vonzella A. Bryant, MD, FACEP
There has been much discussion about confronting racism at a systemic level but there is also much work to do on a personal level as well. Many of us are slowly learning to evaluate our own biases, histories, and everyday actions in a new light. Dr. Bryant will help learners better understand what anti-racism means and how to demonstrate it in practice. Dr. Bryant will outline clear, actionable steps to create change, not only at the administrative and leadership levels, but also in the behavior and mindset of colleagues. In addition, Dr. Bryant will provide resources for those wanting to educate themselves, their children, their friends and colleagues.
From Rags to Riches: Personal Finance for the Early Career EP
Monday | 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Location: Room 107, BCEC
Faculty: James M. Dahle, MD, FACEP
That first paycheck you receive as an attending is a big change of living cheaply throughout your education. Developing good financial habits from day one as an attending is a necessity. Dr. Dahle will discuss the need-to-know core basics of investing, personal finance, asset protection, and retirement planning. This course is geared toward the recent graduate with a special focus on implementing good habits in personal finance.
Is There Life Outside of Clinical Medicine?
Tuesday | 9-10 a.m.
Location: Room 160, BCEC
Faculty: Rachel E. Garvin, MD
Who doesn’t love a good intubation or resuscitation? That being said, why would any emergency physician think about a non-clinical career? In addition to the looming question on EM physician oversupply, non-clinical careers for EM physicians are often a hush-hush topic. Listen to the journey of an EM physician who made that jump. This session will explore the types of non-clinical careers available to EM physicians, providing insight on rewarding ways you can help patients without necessarily being at the bedside.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: The Patient, Trainee & Leadership Perspective
Tuesday | 12:30-1 p.m.
Location: Room 107, BCEC
Faculty: Andrea L. Green, MD, FACEP
Discussion about diversity in emergency medicine has been happening for years. What progress have we made? What improvements in outcomes does it bring? What techniques can improve diversity of EM physicians at your workplace? Come hear the answers to these vitally important questions to help our workforce better represent our patient populations.
Tools for Combating Burnout: Using Mindfulness to Your Advantage Workshop
Tuesday | 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Location: Room 254, BCEC
Faculty: Vidor E. Friedman, MD, FACEP
Mindfulness is the ability to be present, aware of where we are and what we’re doing and not be overwhelmed by what’s going on around us. Attendees will participate in a group mindfulness exercise and identify practical ways to implement this restorative exercise in their daily routine.
Emotional Intelligence & Mindful Listening
Tuesday | 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Location: Room 104, BCEC
Faculty: Jay A. Kaplan, MD, FACEP
Emotional intelligence (EI) has been touted as a more powerful determinant of good leadership than technical competence, IQ or vision; and it’s composed of skills we can all learn and improve on. Dr. Kaplan will provide practical advice and tips to help you determine your EI strengths and weaknesses; deal with difficult people and demonstrate EI in the workplace. In addition, Dr. Kaplan will discuss how mindful listening keeps team members more engaged, fosters new ideas and allows others to learn and grow.
Medical Errors: Prevention & Disclosure
Tuesday | 4-4:30 p.m.
Location: Room 156, BCEC
Faculty: Catherine A. Marco, MD, FACEP
Medical errors are considered a nearly inevitable issue in clinical practice. How common are medical errors? Should they be disclosed to patients and families? What are the best risk management strategies to address medical errors? These and other issues will be addressed in this session.
Locums: Where Are We Now?
Tuesday | 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Location: Room 253, BCEC
Faculty: Tracy G. Sanson, MD, FACEP
Travel, flexibility and amazing income. Is locums work really an option for employment? Explore the history of locums work and get a glimpse into the future of EM practice. Attend this session to demystify the ads and learn if a career in locums is right for you.
Divorce, Depression & Loss: How to Keep Going When It All Falls Apart
Wednesday | 9-10 a.m.
Location: Room 254, BCEC
Faculty: Arlene Chung, MD, FACEP
Life can throw a lot at you, including abusive relationships, major illness and competing family and professional needs. Dr. Chung will discuss personal illustrations and lessons learned.
Putting Zip in Your ZOOM
Wednesday | 9:30-10 a.m.
Location: Room 153, BCEC
Faculty: Christian Rose, MD
Remote meetings and teaching have become a new normal fostered by the pandemic. Dr. Rose will discuss novel tips and techniques designed to hold the audience’s attention for an engaging, virtual presentation. Discover settings and tricks to sound, look and share better on the virtual platform. From breakout sessions to annotation tools to sticky notes to active polling, learn how to run meetings, teach and communicate more effectively in the virtual setting.
Beyond UpToDate: Calm the Chaos of Continuing Education
Wednesday | 10-10:30 a.m.
Location: Room 104, BCEC
Faculty: Salil K. Bhandari, MD
Too much information, too little time. Podcasts, vodcasts, websites, blogs ... oh my! How do you access information to maintain skills? During residency, there is a wealth of organized resources and educational content, but what about life after residency? There is a barrage of available resources, but how do we weed through the noise to keep up with the most current practices? What are the most effective resources to access at the bedside? Or in between shifts? What if you need refreshers on pediatric emergency medicine or critical care skills? Dr. Bhandari will provide high-yield resources both online and offline for the experienced clinician seeking continuing resources at the bedside and beyond.
Ask the Experts: Ethical Dilemmas & Tough Decisions in the ED
Wednesday | 10-11 a.m.
Location: Room 210, BCEC
Faculty: Vonzella A. Bryant, MD, FACEP; Vidor E. Friedman, MD, FACEP; Catherine A. Marco, MD, FACEP
In this interactive panel discussion, attendees have the opportunity to present challenging cases that pose ethical, legal or moral dilemmas in emergency medicine. Potential discussion cases include refusal of care, end of life decisions, care of minors, narcotic prescribing, mental health and allocation of resources.
Physician Do No Harm: A Comprehensive Look at Physician Suicide Workshop
Wednesday | 10-11 a.m.
Location: Room 254, BCEC
Faculty: Christopher I. Doty, MD, FACEP
Physicians in the U.S. have the highest suicide rate of any profession and one which more than doubles that of the general population. The suicide rate of male physicians is 40% higher than men in general, and in women is 130% higher than that of females in the general population. Data from the Center for Disease Control’s National Violent Death Reporting System shows that compared to the general population, physicians are three times more likely to have job problems identified as a factor contributing to suicide, including tensions with a co-worker, poor performance reviews, increased pressure at work or fear of being laid off. Of concern, suicide is a leading cause of death among physicians-in-training. There is an epidemic of physician suicide—a public health crisis with 1 million Americans losing their doctors to suicide each year. This will be a one-hour session in small, facilitated groups in order to open a dialogue about this taboo topic, allowing attendees to share their own experiences while also searching for solutions to this epidemic of depression, burnout and suicide in the medical community.
But I Didn’t Say Anything: Effective Skills for Non-verbal Communication
Wednesday | 12:30-1 p.m.
Location: Room 104, BCEC
Faculty: Robert W. Strauss, Jr., MD, FACEP
We all know that when we interact with others, the majority of our communication comes through as non-verbal. Come learn the tricks to effective non-verbal communication and improve your relationships with patients, colleagues and even family and friends.
How to Succeed in Your First Five Years of Practice
Wednesday | 5-5:30 p.m.
Location: Room 104, BCEC
Faculty: Abdulkareem Agunbiade, MD
Get the top 10 concrete practical tips for residents and newly minted attendings in just 30 minutes. This is a high-yield, energetic presentation mixing wisdom, wit and personal experiences to help make you successful!
Dealing With (Anonymous) Criticism
Thursday | 8-8:30 a.m.
Location: Room 253, BCEC
Faculty: Robert W. Strauss Jr., MD, FACEP
Clinicians can be the recipient of complaints either from colleagues, team members or patients. Anonymous reporting is increasingly being utilized to identify bad behaviors, but what if you feel you were unfairly targeted? How do we deal with the emotional burden of negative comments and how do we transform our thought process from natural reaction into positive actions? Dr. Strauss will address mechanisms for self-assessment, behavior correction and navigating a difficult work environment. In addition, Dr. Strauss will discuss the art of listening to hear what you need to hear, not just what you expect to hear during those difficult conversations.
Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner: Negotiation Skills for Win-Win Outcomes
Thursday | 11-12 p.m.
Location: Room 253, BCEC
Faculty: Robert W. Strauss, Jr., MD, FACEP
What do looking for your first job, buying a new house, and discussing the upcoming contract for your large group have in common? They all require negotiating skill. Having the requisite knowledge can markedly improve outcomes for all parties involved. Come hear the expert teach the foundation of understanding the negotiating process and share tips to becoming the best negotiator you can be.
What’s Next: 5 Strategies for Reinventing Your Career in Uncertain Times
Thursday | 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Location: Room 160, BCEC
Faculty: Jay A. Kaplan, MD, FACEP
We often discuss the concept of burnout within the ever-changing landscape of emergency medicine, including decreased reimbursement, physician compensation and job opportunities, as well as increased requirements, regulations and litigation potential. In this maelstrom, many EPs may look toward non-traditional paths to supplement or supplant their careers. Should you obtain a new degree or certification? What administrative roles are available? What do you need to know about developing new products? What other jobs can best utilize the unique skillset we provide while maintaining job satisfaction? Dr. Kaplan will explore options for EPs wishing to transition into non-traditional work settings and channel their passion and hobbies into career success.
