The summit will bring together educators, clinicians, community members and leaders to create a roadmap for a rural pediatrics training program. Together, we will explore new ways to prepare, recruit and retain pediatricians while building a stronger workforce to meet the unique needs of our communities. This work will help ensure every child has access to high-quality care, no matter where they live.
The event is hosted by CentraCare and the University of Minnesota, with support from the Minnesota Department of Health.
For questions or additional details regarding the summit, please contact Sarah Thompson.
Event Schedule
Thursday, Oct. 22
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Activity
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Location
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| 5-8 p.m. |
Welcome Reception & Networking
Connect with colleagues and preview the goals for the summit
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Foxhole Brewhouse, Willmar
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Friday, Oct. 23
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| 7:30-8 a.m. |
Registration
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CentraCare – Rice Memorial Hospital, Lakeland Auditorium
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| 8-10 a.m. |
Framing the Day: Healthcare Access and Social Determinants in Rural Communities
- Overview: Dr. Sarah Thompson
- Navigating Rural Medical Care from the Family Perspective
- Gillette’s Approach to Rural Outreach: Dr. Tori Bahr
- Small Group Activity: Eco-Mapping
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| 10-10:15 a.m. |
Break
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| 10:15-11:15 a.m. |
Needs Assessment: Essential Competencies for Rural Pediatric Care
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| 11:15 a.m. to 12:05 p.m. |
Environmental Scan: Current Models of Rural Pediatric and Family Medicine Residency Programs
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| 12:05-12:45 p.m. |
Lunch
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| 12:45-1:45 p.m. |
Curriculum Design: Rotations, Activities, Interdisciplinary Collaboration and Community Engagement
- Small Group Activity: World Café
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| 1:45-2:45 p.m. |
Rural Recruitment & Retention: Navigating Autonomy, Isolation, and Workforce Sustainability
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| 2:45-3 p.m. |
Closing Comments
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Accommodations
A room block for summit attendees is reserved at the Best Western Plus in Willmar at a discounted rate. Please book your accommodations early to secure the preferred rate.
Hotel Room Block Deadline: Sept. 22
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CentraCare is accredited by the Minnesota Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
CentraCare designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
“This education offering has been designed to meet the Minnesota Board of Nursing continuing education requirements for 6.0 contact hour(s). It is the personal responsibility of each participant to determine whether this activity meets the requirements for acceptable continuing education by the licensing organization.”
Participants earned 6.0 Social Work Contact Hour(s). CentraCare has been approved as a provider by the State of Minnesota Board of Social Work – CE Provider Approval Number CEP-77. It is the personal responsibility of each participant to determine whether this activity meets the requirements for acceptable continuing education by the licensing organization.
“This activity is supported in part by an educational grant from Minnesota Department of Health thru University of Minnesota.”
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