Member Newsletter
NAPCRG News is an electronic member newsletter published several times throughout year.
March 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
Register for PBRN 2024
Registration is open for the 2024 Practice-Based Research Network (PBRN) Conference, taking place June 17-18, 2024, at the Hyatt Regency in Reston, Virginia. Check out the conference page for details on the hotel, registration and scholarship opportunities, and you can view an early schedule-at-a-glance here. The early bird discount ends May 16, so make your plans now!
52nd Annual Meeting: November 20-24, Québec
The call for papers is now open! Submit your proposals for posters, oral sessions and workshops by Sunday, April 21, 2024. Please note that the Student Resident and Fellows (SRF) call for papers will open May 1 and are due by July 31. Learn more…
If you have any questions, please email conference@napcrg.org.
Can you review abstracts for the Annual Meeting?
We are seeking volunteers to complete the important work of reviewing and scoring submitted abstracts for our Annual Meeting. Sign up by logging into the Member Portal on the NAPCRG website (top right-hand corner). At the profile page, you will see a place to indicate your willingness to review abstracts.
NAPCRG awards nominations are due April 15
Now is the time to acknowledge the work of your primary care research peers by submitting a nomination for one of several awards bestowed annually by NAPCRG. Nominations should be submitted online by April 15, 2024.
A complete list of available awards is listed below. Submission requirements vary by award, so review and follow instructions carefully. All nominees must be current NAPCRG members. Self-nominations are also acceptable.
Winners will be announced at the 52nd Annual Meeting held November 20-24, 2024, in Québec City, Canada.
Maurice Wood Award for Lifetime Contributions to Primary Care Research
Named in honor of our founder, Dr. Maurice Wood, the Maurice Wood Award for Lifetime Contribution to Primary Care Research recognizes a member who has made outstanding contributions to the field over a lifetime of work. Scientists from all nations, working in all professional fields and scientific disciplines, are eligible to receive the Wood Award.
Recognition for All Career Stages
We honor indispensable research coordinators who manage projects, as well as primary care researchers at all stages of their careers from students, trainees, junior, mid-career or seasoned investigators, and mentors.
- Distinguished Research Mentor Award: Recipients epitomize mentorship and the continued development of other researchers.
- Mid-Career Researcher Award: Acknowledges outstanding accomplishments in primary care research at the mid-career stage.
- Marjorie Bowman and Robert Choplin New Investigator Award: Recognizes remarkable work of a new primary care investigator.
- Outstanding Research Coordinator Award: Identifies an individual who has made exceptional contributions in primary care research in a central support role.
- Patient and Clinician Engagement (PaCE) Distinguished Service Award: Recognizes a NAPCRG member for exceptional contributions as an engaged patient, community member or clinician to further the work of PaCE
- Phillips Futures Fellowship: Recognizes individuals who show creativity and promise in the field of primary care research.
Important passport information for the Annual Meeting
Please make sure your passport is valid and up to date for this year’s Annual Meeting. All international travelers into Canada must carry acceptable identification when entering the country, and in some cases, you must ensure that your passport has at least six months of validity left on it. The six-month validity requirement does not apply to an American citizen using a U.S. passport to enter the U.S. or Canada. However, it’s best not to cut it too close because travel can be unpredictable, and if your passport expires while you’re in Canada, you will not be allowed back in the U.S. Learn more here.
For U.S. residents in need of applying for or updating their passports, the U.S. State Department’s website indicates that current routine processing times are 6-8 weeks, and expedited times are 2-3 weeks. Please note that mailing times are not included in processing times, so plan accordingly. Learn more here.
Here's more information about traveling into Canada.
Opportunities to Engage:
Research, Scholarship, Leadership
Trainee committee hosts online networking event for trainees
NAPCRG's Trainee Committee welcomes all medical students, residents and fellows to join us for our first Trainee Talk on Wednesday, April 10, 7:30 p.m. ET. This will be a one-hour online discussion about what primary care research trainees need and want from a group like this and how we can help build a welcoming and supportive network. All trainees are welcome to attend (you don't have to be a member of NAPCRG), so please let your colleagues know about this virtual networking event! Register today!
PaCE Tea-Time Chats are going global!
PaCE’s engaging Tea-Time Chat series is going global this year, starting with an online discussion with Dr. Jon Salsberg, PhD, and Dr. Virginia Minogue, PhD, on the ethical issues in partnered research. Join this Tea-Time Chat on Wednesday, April 3.
Dr. Minogue is an independent research consultant, advisor, coach and mentor based in the UK, and a former NIH Area Manager in Bioethics. Dr. Salsberg is a Senior Primary Health Care Research – Public and Patient Involvement Lecturer at the School of Medicine of Limerick, Ireland, and an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Family Medicine, McGill University, Canada. He has also worked extensively with Indigenous communities, particularly the award-winning Kahnawake Schools Diabetes Prevention Project.
Together they are editors of an upcoming book, "Meaningful and Safe: The Ethics and Ethical Implications of Patient and Public Involvement in Health and Medical Research.” We hope you can join this talented duo as they discuss ethical situations inherent in involving the public and medical patients in primary care research.
How to attend
Register for our free online event and we'll send you a link to a Zoom meeting. The conversation will last about an hour - we hope to see you on April 3!
Catch up on past Tea-Time Chats
The PaCE committee has concluded its first year of Tea-Time Chats, and if you missed any of these engaging discussions, you can watch them all online now!
WONCA 2024 submissions and registration
The 2024 WONCA (World Organization of Family Doctors) conference takes place in Dublin, Ireland, September 25-28, and there’s still time to prepare your submissions and your travel. Abstract submissions for the WONCA Europe Conference are due March 30, and registration is open now. Learn more about the conference here.
Other News
2023 Wood Award winner Dr. Lillian Gelberg is inducted into the AAP
Congratulations to Dr. Lillian Gelberg, MD, MSPH, who joins the Association of American Physicians this year. Dr. Gelberg, who received NAPCRG's Wood Award in 2023, is one of only 70 physicians to receive this honor this year.
GGP founder Daniel Longo dies at age 72
Dr. Daniel Longo, who taught many primary care researchers how to write productive research proposals through the Grant Generating Project, passed away March 15, 2024. For more than 20 years, Dr. Longo and the GGP helped secure over $100 million in funding for researchers. NAPCRG will have a tree planted in his memory, and we'll share a longer tribute commemorating his work with you soon.
The importance of research in family medicine careers
Please read this article by Dr. Mike Green, MD MPH CCFP FCFP FCAHS, published in Canadian Family Physician journal in February. “While most family physicians are not researchers,” Dr. Green writes, “it is critical that we are all engaged with family medicine research in some way.”
Match Day results for family medicine programs
The National Resident Matching Program reported that 4,595 students and graduates matched into family medicine in March, the largest NRMP Match in our specialty's history. Read the AAFP's breakdown of Match Day results, plus AAFP's news coverage of this exciting day for new family medicine providers.
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.
Training Opportunities
Annals of Family Medicine fellowship in medical editing
The Annals of Family Medicine is inviting applications for a year-long fellowship in medical editing, peer review and medical journal production. Submit your application by April 15, 2024. Learn more here.
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 the next session in Learning Series 1 on Tuesday, April 23 (Noon ET), and it features one of the plenary speakers for NAPCRGs 2024 PBRN conference.
Learn more about the session here: https://cpcrn-rcrsp.ca/2024-learning-series-evolving-practiced-based-research-and-learning-networks-into-learning-health-systems-through-co-design-with-all-stakeholders/
Register to attend here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcrdeGrrTkoEtREAPJHSAkNYpthTzxRZZe-#/registration
The next Learning Series will be three sessions - May 28, June 25 and Sept. 24, 2024, 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, 2024.
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.
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