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Navigating Ambiguities in Professionalism: Teaching, Assessment, Remediation, and Clinical Care

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The Academy for Professionalism in Health Care is an inclusive organization which welcomes all professionals and their trainees who are devoted to the study and advancement of professionalism in health-related fields. The hybrid conference will take place in-person at Drexel University College of Medicine (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA) and virtually using Zoom. The conference will include Keynote Presentations, a Fireside Chat, Symposia, Panels, Problem-solving Sessions, Posters, and How-to Workshops.
There will be ample opportunities to network with colleagues. Over 70 sessions and posters will cover topics such as:

Theoretical Concepts & Frameworks

Professional Formation of Individuals

Professional Formation of Interprofessional Teams

Assessment & Remediation of Professionalism

Organizational Strategies


For more information and registration, Conference Registration.

 

Conference Agenda
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Monday, June 3 Pre-conference 9 a.m. ET to Noon ET


Monday, June 3 Conference begins at 1 p.m. ET and ends at 6 p.m. ET


Tuesday, June 4 Conference begins at 7:45 a.m. ET and ends at 5:30 p.m. ET with a reception following


Wednesday, June 5 Conference begins at 7:45 a.m. ET and ends at 4:00 p.m. ET

 

These times may change.

For more information and registration, Conference Registration.
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There's lots to do in Philadelphia!

Philadelphia Museum of Art

Mutter Museum

Wanamaker Organ

Liberty Bell and Independence Hall

Rocky Steps

Pennsylvania Hospital, the oldest hospital in the nation

Don't forget the food - Philly Cheese Steaks, the famous food trucks, etc.


Registration Fees: Conference Registration

In some cases, it's less expensive to obtain an APHC membership for one year. We appreciate your support!

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Thank you to our generous and loyal sponsors!

Platinum Circle Partners
AMA Journal Ethics
Drexel University College of Medicine Center for Professionalism and Communication in Healthcare
Kern National Network for Flourishing in Medicine
Roseman University College of Medicine

Gold Circle Partners
American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS)
Johns Hopkins Berman Institute of Bioethics 
Loma Linda University Health - Center for Christian Bioethics
Loyola University Chicago Bioethics Institute

Silver Circle Partner
American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM)

Bronze Circle Partner
American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM)


Please contact Barbara Lewis is you would like to know about our sponsorship opportunities at BLewis@ProfessionalFormation.org

Hotels 

The conference will be held at Drexel University College of Medicine at 2900 W Queen Lane, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19129. 

Club Quarters at 1628 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103
(215) 282-5000
$149+tax. The block of rooms is available until all the rooms have been reserved. 
For reservations, click on the link. 

https://be.synxis.com/?Hotel=58313&Chain=14601&arrive=2024-05-31&depart=2024-06-09&adult=1&child=0&group=2405DREXEL

 
Buses will transport attendees to and from Club Quarters. 

Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia at 117 South 17th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103
(800) KIMPTON 
Room discount expires on Tuesday, April 30th.
Block Code: V9H
For reservations, click on the link: APHC Room Block

Buses will transport attendees to and from Club Quarters, which is across the street. 

Residence Inn by Marriott Philadelphia Bala Cynwyd at 615 Righters Ferry Rd, Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania 19004  
(610) 747-0550
Group rate is $258 USD - $299 USD; expires Wednesday, May 1st. 

For reservations, click on the link: Book your group rate for Drexel College Of Medicine

This hotel is a couple of miles from the College of Medicine and takes about 10 to 15 minutes to travel.

Transportation
Buses will travel to the Drexel University College of Medicine (DUCOM) at Queen Lane campus in the morning and from DUCOM in the afternoon. Here is the schedule. Bus pickup in the morning is in front of Club Quarters Hotel at 1628 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia 19103. 

June 3 Monday PM - Club Quarters to Queen Lane 12:00 PM
June 3 Monday PM - Queen Lane to Club Quarters 6:15 PM  

June 4 Tuesday AM - Club Quarters to Queen Lane 7:00 AM

June 4 Tuesday PM - Queen Lane to Club Quarters 6:45 PM

June 5 Wednesday AM - Club Quarters to Queen Lane 7:00 AM

June 5 Wednesday PM - Queen Lane to Club Quarters 4:30 PM



Drexel College of Medicine Parking on Queen Lane Campus
Parking is available on local residential streets and on campus for $10 a day.