A Healthier Arkansas
Mr. Paul Umbach, Ms. Angie Lockwood, and Ms. Denise VanderSal, Tripp Umbach
Mr. Ray Hanley, President and CEO, Arkansas Foundation for Medical Care
Paul Umbach introduces the conference and discusses the shortage of physicians in Arkansas.
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GME Governance and Financing: What can the IOM Committee Recommendations Accomplish?
Dr. Debra Weinstein, Vice President for GME, Partners HealthCare System
Dr. Weinstein provides the gist of the IOM committee recommendations with a bit of context about their underpinnings. Additionally, she describes what these recommendations are intended to accomplish in the short and longer term.
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First Annual Arkansas GME Conference 2014
Dr. Atul Grover, Chief Public Policy Officer, Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC)
Dr. Grover explains that the nation faces a serious physician shortage and discusses a number of recommendations proposed by the AAMC.
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Implications of The IOM GME Report
Dr. Fitzhugh Mullan, Murdock Head Professor of Medicine and Health Policy, George Washington University
Dr. Mullan reflects on the IOM GME report, including its role going forward in educational, policy and political conversation across the country. He focuses on next steps in this important national discourse about the role of public funding for GME.
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Political & Policy Perspectives of GME Development in Arkansas
Dr. Nathaniel Smith, Director and State Health Officer, Arkansas Department of Health
Dr. Smith elaborates on GME needs in Arkansas and explores potential policy options.
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Political & Policy Perspectives of GME Development in Arkansas
Dr. Joseph Bates, Deputy State Health Officer & Chief Science Officer, Arkansas Department of Health, and Associate Dean, UAMS College of Public Health
Dr. Bates examines the mismatch between the types of physicians needed and the types of physicians trained. He proposes that primary care physicians should be trained to be leaders of team-based care.
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Health Workforce Strategies
Dr. Dan Rahn, Chancellor, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS)
Dr. Rahn discusses Arkansas' state strategies for health system improvement, workforce strategic plan, progress, issues and recommendations.
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GMA And You: What Are The Benefits
Dr. Kenneth Heiles, Vice President and Dean, Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine (proposed)
Dr. Heiles discusses the advantages of GME to a qualified medical facility.
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The Single GME Accreditation System
Dr. John Potts, Senior Vice President, Accreditation Council Graduate Medical Edcuation
Ms. Adrienne White-Faines, Executive Director and CEO, American Osteopathic Association (AOA)
Dr. Boyd Buser, Vice President for Health Affairs and Dean, Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine, Vice President for Health Services, University of Pikeville
Dr. Potts, Dr. Buser, and Ms. White-Faines discuss the advantages of a single GME accreditation system. They also explain the requirements and process for accreditation.
