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Please join other state physician health program administrators, care providers, and allied health professionals dedicated to the mission of the FSPHP and its member state programs for over three days of education, interaction, information and opportunity.

The format delivery will be different but the conference agenda will continue to include thought-provoking sessions, networking opportunities, social engagement, and access to information on industry related services - all focused on supporting professionals dedicated to issues of physician well-being, including the treatment of substance use disorders and mental illness facing physicians and other healthcare professionals.

The FSPHP is a nonprofit corporation whose purpose is to provide a forum for education and exchange of information among state physician health programs; to develop common objectives and goals; to develop guidelines; to enhance awareness of issues related to physician health and impairment; to provide advocacy for physicians and their health issues at local, state, and national levels; and to assist state programs in their quest to protect the public. Our mission is to support physician health programs in improving the health of medical professionals, thereby contributing to quality patient care.   

This activity has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit.

JOIN US AS WE EXCEED YOUR EXPECTATIONS AND RISE ABOVE OUR CHALLENGES!

• Connect with leaders in the field of professional health and well-being
• Interact with exhibitors before, during and after the event via virtual exhibitor booths
• Network live with MORE attendees than ever before
• Engage in general and breakout sessions with experts including Q&A, Chat, Gaming & Polls
• Attende the Poster Symposiums Showcase with recorded informative sessions
• Schedule and attend live networking breakouts
• Participate in Peer Support Meetings & Silent Auction

CONFERENCE OBJECTIVES

• Develop evidence-based strategies and peer support resources to prevent healthcare professional burnout and decrease risk of suicide.
• Utilize and integrate outcomes of mental, behavioral health and addiction services provided by Physician Health Programs to reduce conditions related to job stress.
• Incorporate current methods to reduce barriers for health care professionals seeking support for their well-being and health including improvements in safe-haven legislation, rules, and regulations such as peer review, 42CFR, ADA, and HIPAA.
• Manage changes in licensure and/or credentialing which increases privacy of health information while balancing the role of patient safety.
• Critically review and analyze health care professional cases to improve best practices for identifying the prevalence, nature, and differential diagnosis of health care professionals at risk of substance use disorders.
• Examine key sources of stress and apply a strengths-based approach to improve fulfillment and well-being in health care professionals and organizations.
• Apply Physician Health Programs’ data-driven models which match the health care professionals' needs for evaluation, referral, treatment, and/or monitoring when issues of aging, professional boundaries, and determining fitness for duty are required.

All speakers are asked to explore the impact of COVID-19 and topics on diversity, equality, and inclusion in relation to the health and well-being of health care professionals.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

The FSPHP 2021 Virtual Education Conference program is designed for:

• physicians of all specialties
• physician assistants
• psychologists
• attorneys
• program developers
• physical therapists
• case managers
• nurses
• licensed social workers
• toxicologists
• scientific researchers
• clinical coordinators involved in physician and professional health programs

SPECIAL VIRTUAL EVENTS

DAILY OPENING MIXERS
Each conference day will begin with an opening mixer that will encourage engagement and interactivity. 

OPENING NIGHT SILENT AUCTION
April 1, 2021 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
The 2021 FSPHP Virtual Education Conference will feature a Silent Auction to launch ahead of our event.  On our opening night, all exhibitors will be introduced, and silent auction donors and winners will be announced. Proceeds will benefit the Federation of State Physician Health Programs’ mission to support physician health programs in improving the health of medical professionals, thereby contributing to quality patient care.  
To donate an item, contact Sandra Savage at [email protected]. All donors and items will be recognized on the virtual conference platform.  
Donation deadline: March 1, 2021.   
On behalf of the FSPHP, thank you for considering a donation and/or for your support through attendance at our Opening Night Silent Auction.

POSTER PRESENTATION SYMPOSIUM SHOWCASE
April 8, 2021 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
You do not want to miss the ever-growing FSPHP Poster Presentation Symposium Showcase on April 8, 2021 at 5:00-630pm EST. You will have the opportunity to vote for FSPHP Excellence in Research Poster Symposium Award.  Posters will be able for viewing before, during and after the conference.

OPEN MUTUAL SUPPORT & GENTLE MINDFULNESS MEDITATION
Be sure to make the time for you and your mental health.  Attend the Virtual Open Mutual Support Meetings and Virtual Gentle Mindfulness Meditation events on the mornings of April 8 and April 15.

SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE (subject to change)

APRIL 1, 2021

APRIL 8, 2021

APRIL 15, 2021

APRIL 29, 2021

PROGRAM PLANNING COMMITTEE

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