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May 2024 Newsletter
President's Message
Focusing on artificial intelligence in primary care research
While artificial intelligence has historic roots dating back more than 50 years, it seems it is “suddenly” all around us. The potential of AI to deliver on the quest to improve health outcomes is vast, but many questions remain. NAPCRG researchers are, of course, specialists in questions, and our 2023 Annual Meeting in San Francisco highlighted some of the results of their ongoing efforts.
Our conference began with a full-day AI and machine learning pre-conference, where 115 attendees engaged in knowledge exchange around emerging advances and challenges of AI/ML in primary care settings. The afternoon featured a “Mock Shark Tank” integrating fellows from the Grant Generating Project, who presented AI/ML use cases, seeking critical feedback for their emerging AI/ML grant proposals.
The next day, 140 primary care leaders in research, education, and leadership met for a National Primary Care Research Summit to dig into thorny problems in primary care research and to plan a national primary care research strategy that included action steps for Pathways and Mentorship, Funding and Advocacy, and Infrastructure for the plan. Emerging AI methods threaded through our conversations. For more information, check out the Research Summit and its strategic plan.
The trainee pre-conference explored AI and primary care, as described in their recent article in the Annals of Family Medicine, Exploring Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Primary Care. Our research poster and presentations sessions were typically lively, highlighting investigations of AI community health center applications, primary care dermatology support, EHR inbox management, HIV self-management, and support for medication prescribing. A CASFM committee interactive workshop challenged attendees to prioritize and consider design for AI interventions to improve primary care.
On the closing day of the Annual Meeting, Dr. Steven Lin delivered an engaging final plenary, “Advancing Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for the Future of Primary Care and Population Health.” His content-packed presentation included an array of clinical initiatives and evaluations designed to improve workflow and outcomes in primary care, including remote patient monitoring, predicting hospitalizations, advance care planning, patient messaging responses and categorization, equity, and research capacity building. During his initial comments, Dr. Lin defined himself as “not a researcher” – perhaps that is not his primary role or the way he sees himself, but after his plenary, we beg to differ. The links to slides and video from Dr. Lin’s presentation are available in the 2023 Annual Meeting Archives.
AI is certainly a disruptive innovation, and like all such innovations can be both exciting and anxiety-provoking. NAPCRG researchers will help to shape how AI is delivered in primary care and will be instrumental in evaluating if AI delivers on its promise. Connect with the international discussion and development of the future of AI in primary care through NAPCRG Connect and at its 52nd Annual Meeting in Quebec City. Submit your proposal now through April 21, with extended submissions for Students, Residents, and Fellows beginning May 1. Join us in our continuing quest to Build the Future of Primary Care.
Dr. Richelle Koopman, MD, MS, NAPCRG President
Meetings and Events
We'll see you soon at PBRN 2024!
The 2024 Practice-Based Research Network (PBRN) Conference is just around the corner, and we can't wait to see you in Reston, Virginia, June 17-18! There's still time to register, so don't miss out on this celebration of the past, present and future of PBRNs.
52nd Annual Meeting: November 20-24, Québec
Save the date for our 52nd Annual Meeting in Québec City, Canada, November 20-24, 2024. Registration will open in the summer, but you can book your hotel at the NAPCRG rate now! And if you’re looking into travel arrangements already, Dr. Gillian Bartlett-Esquilant posted some advice in NAPCRG Connect. She recommends flying into Montreal and then taking a train into Québec City. It’s best to book this well in advance to save money - learn more about Rail Canada.
We encourage you to reach out to your institution to see if they’re interested in an Annual Meeting partnership. It’s a great way to connect with the primary care community, and it helps us provide the best resources at our flagship event!
Opportunities to Engage:
Research, Scholarship, Leadership
Grant Generating Project 2024-2025 opens in June
Learn to write successful research grants while connecting with other family medicine researchers during the Grant Generating Project (GGP) Fellowship. This year-long fellowship will start accepting applications for the 2024-2025 Fellowship year in June. Learn more about the fellowship.
NIH research opportunity
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Common Fund issued a new Research Opportunity Announcement (ROA) with a focus on primary care. Applications for "Integrating Clinical Research into Primary Care Settings through Network Research Hubs – A Pilot (OT2)" are due June 14.
The purpose of this limited competition ROA is to invite applications by organizations currently affiliated with and participating in specific existing clinical research networks –to serve as "Network Research Hubs" to conduct clinical research in primary care settings. This opportunity is limited to organizations that focus on serving rural communities and are part of or funded by: NIH Institutional Development Award Clinical and Translational Research (IDeA-CTR) awards, the NIH Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Program, and/or the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute's (PCORI) Patient-Centered Clinical Research Network (PCORnet).
Applications should provide plans to leverage existing networks to conduct research in primary care settings with a focus on engaging underrepresented populations, particularly those in rural or underserved areas, and enhancing study inclusivity. Bringing clinical research studies to individuals in their own communities, informed by those communities, and improving clinical research inclusivity will facilitate the generation of a more broadly applicable evidence base that contributes to improved patient outcomes and health equity for all Americans.
Applications are due on June 14 by 5 p.m. EDT.
Amish Health Care Conference call for papers
The 2024 Amish Health Care Conference is accepting abstracts to share research, outreach and lessons learned in addressing the health care needs of Amish, Mennonite and Plain communities. Abstracts are due June 15. Learn more...
AHRQ R01 funding opportunity
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) is accepting applications for a new R01 funding opportunity on research to advance the science of primary care. The first application due date is June 5. Learn more...
WONCA 2024 submissions and registration
The 2024 WONCA (World Organization of Family Doctors) conference takes place in Dublin, Ireland, Sept. 25-28. Register before June 20 for the best rate. Learn more about the conference.
Other News
NAPCRG Past President named distinguished professor
NAPCRG Past President Dr. Vivian Ramsden, RN, BSN, MS, PhD, MCFP (Hon.) has been named a distinguished professor at the University of Saskatchewan, joining eight other colleagues receiving this honor. Learn more…
CFPC announces new executive officer
The College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) announced that Dr. Michael Allan will serve as Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of CFPC and the Foundation for Advancing Family Medicine effective May 1, 2024, to October 2027. Learn more…
Career and Training Opportunities
Career Opportunities: Open Positions
Check out open job positions here, and more information is available for institutions interested in advertising available positions to our members.
Family Medicine Physician, Florida State University Department of Medicine and Rural Health
Florida State University seeks a family medicine physician or non-clinical primary care researcher for a research position. This role balances over half your schedule with pioneering research while you also help shape future healthcare leaders. Learn more…
Training Opportunities
Participatory Health Research Professional Diploma
Attention health research professional looking to engage patients, community and other members of the public in research: Registration is now open for the Participatory Health Research Professional Diploma at the University of Limerick, Ireland.
This one-year, part-time, (mostly) online program is designed for busy professionals looking for a flexible learning option. The program is primarily online-asynchronous; however, there are two in-person/on-campus training blocks, one for two days in October 2024 and one for four days in June 2025.
Learn more about the program here: https://www.ul.ie/gps/courses/participatory-health-research-professional-diploma
CPCRN Learning Series
The Canadian Primary Care Research Network Learning Series discusses problem solving in practice-based research, new policies for access to primary care and the integration of care. You can catch Learning Series 2 starting Tuesday, May 28 (Noon ET).
Learn more about the May 28 session here. You can register to attend here.
This Learning Series will be three sessions - May 28, June 25 and Sept. 24 - and will focus on promising policies for advancing access to primary care. You can learn more about the entire Learning Series 2024 here: https://cpcrn-rcrsp.ca/learning-series/
ADFM LEADS Fellowship applications are open
The Association of Departments of Family Medicine (ADFM) has opened applications for its LEADS Fellowship, which provides interactive training, tools and experiential learning for those aspiring to senior leadership positions in academic or other health systems. Applications are due by June 10.
LEADS (Leadership Education for Academic Development and Success) is designed for those who are interested in learning more about whether senior leadership positions in academic family medicine might be a good career fit and for those who aspire to become a senior leader in academic medicine or an academically affiliated health system.
The goal of the fellowship is to train pluripotent leaders to have the skills/understanding of a high-level leadership position like a department chair/service line leader and who would also be competitive for other leadership positions beyond the scope of their current role within an academic medical center or an academic affiliated health system. It is designed to be complementary to other programs and to also offer something unique without overlap, with an intent to provide high-level leaders for the discipline.
Some highlights of the program to help you get ready for the next step in your career include:
- An emphasis on strategic career planning;
- A cohort-responsive curriculum built around key competencies for family medicine leaders;
- Small learning communities with; weekly fellowship time for webinars, journal club, project check-ins;
- Mentorship and networking opportunities;
- An individual project emphasizing an area of personal development.
The ADFM LEADS Application
For an application to be considered complete. You need to have:
- The application form is completed including your personal essays, project proposal and current CV/resume.
- The nominator form completed by your nominator (within or outside your institution - may be your supervisor or not).
- The time/financial commitment form completed by your direct supervisor.
For more details on the program and eligibility requirements - please visit our site: https://adfm.org/programs/leads-fellowship/ or reach out to JoBeth Hamon at jhamon@adfm.org.
AHRQ learning series on PBRNs
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) is offering a new learning series to promote the work of Practice-Based Research Networks. The first webinar will be Thursday, June 20, on managing and growing an established PBRN (register here), and the second is Thursday, July 11, on highlighting and promoting the value of PBRNS (register here).
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