134th Annual Shattuck Lecture - Challenges to the Future of a Robust Medical Workforce in the US
Tuesday, September 10, 2024, 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. EST
Live In-Person & Virtual
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Bornstein Family Amphitheater
45 Francis Street, 2nd Floor
Boston, MA 02115
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To register, please email MMSCMECertification@mms.org
Shattuck Lecturer
Rochelle P. Walensky, MD, MPH
Executive Fellow, Harvard Business School and Harvard Kennedy School
19th Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2021-2023)
To learn more about Dr. Rochelle P. Walensky, click here.
Moderator
Eric J. Rubin, MD, MPH
Editor-In-Chief, The New England Journal of Medicine, NEJM Group
To learn more about Dr. Eric J. Rubin, click here.
Overview
As the health care landscape evolves, we face significant challenges in maintaining an adequate supply of well-trained health care professionals to meet the demands of our diverse population. Key topics include the impact of demographic shifts, technological
advancements, and policy changes. Dr. Walensky will explore factors contributing to burnout and strategies for improving the well-being of healthcare professionals. Policy initiatives and reforms, as well as the impact of technological innovations
like telemedicine and AI, will also be key focal points. This lecture provides a unique opportunity to come together and address the critical challenges facing the US health care system.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, learners should be able to:
Discuss the current and future challenges facing the medical workforce.
Explore trends in health care policy changes, demographic shifts, and technology advancements.
Identify barriers and develop strategies to address recruitment and retention of underrepresented health care professionals.
Registration Fees:
Massachusetts Medical Society (MMS) Physician Member – $90.00
MMS Resident/Student Member – Free
Non-Member Physician – $180.00
Non-Member Resident/Student – $25.00
Allied Health Professional/Other – $70.00
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member educational voucher information
Accreditation Statement
The Massachusetts Medical Society is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
AMA Credit Designation Statement
The Massachusetts Medical Society designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This activity meets the criteria for the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine for risk management study.
