Permian Basin Urgent Care Educational Conference
2nd Annual Urgent Care Conference 2024
2024 Dates:
September 20th-21st
Overview
Welcome to the inaugural Urgent Care Conference in the Permian Basin, organized by Vital Care Urgent Care! This event aims to bring together healthcare professionals, urgent care providers, and industry experts for a dynamic and informative gathering focused on the latest trends, and best practices in urgent care medicine. We are thrilled to host this conference in the vibrant city of Midland, Texas.
Conference Date and Location: The First Annual Urgent Care Conference will take place on September 20th and 21st at the Texas Tech Health Science Center Physician Assistant building on Midland College campus in Midland, Texas.
Through a series of engaging lectures, interactive workshops, and networking opportunities, we will explore the evolving landscape of urgent care and discover new strategies to enhance patient care and improve outcomes.
Conference Objectives:
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Facilitate knowledge sharing and professional development among urgent care providers.
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Explore the challenges and opportunities in delivering patient-centered care within the urgent care setting.
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Promote collaboration and networking among urgent care professionals, fostering relationships that lead to improved patient care.
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Highlight best practices and evidence-based guidelines for common urgent care conditions and procedures.
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Address key operational and administrative aspects of running an efficient and successful urgent care center.
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Offer practical tools and strategies for enhancing patient satisfaction, streamlining workflows, and optimizing clinic operations.
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Who Should Attend: The Urgent Care Conference is designed for a diverse audience, including:
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Family Practice APPs
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Urgent Care APPs
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NP or PA students
Join us for two days of stimulating discussions, hands-on workshops, and opportunities to connect with like-minded professionals passionate about urgent care medicine.
This conference is free to local APPs.
Location
Texas Tech PA Program Building
3600 N Garfield St, Midland, TX 79705
Agenda
Friday, September 20
Time | Topic | Speaker |
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7:00-7:50 am | Breakfast/Registration | |
7:50-8:00 am | Opening Statements | Neill Slater, MD |
8:00-8:50 am | Geriatrics in Urgent Care | Scott Estep, MD |
8:55-9:45 am | Cardiology Basics for Urgent Care | Biosha Jones, MD |
9:50-10:20am | Top 10 EBM Updates for Urgent Care | Kevin Thomas, MD |
10:20-10:30 am | Break | |
10:30-11:20 am | Pediatric Concerns in Urgent Care | Jeffrey Pinnow, MD |
11:45-12:15 pm | Orthopedics | Gage Liesman, MD |
Lunch | ||
1:15-2:05 pm | EKG Basics | Joe Harper |
2:15-3:00 pm | Physician Panel Discussion | |
3:05-5:50 pm | Workshops |
Saturday. September 21
Time | Topic | Speaker |
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7:15-7:50 am | Breakfast | |
8:00-8:45 am | Abdominal Pain in Urgent Care | Karl Boehm, DO |
8:50-9:20 am | Patient Satisfaction | Neill Slater, MD |
9:20-9:50 am | Opthalmology Must Knows | Geoffrey Gillespie, MD |
9:55-10:20 am | Emergency Preparedness and Response | Gerald Delk, MD |
10:20- 10:45 | Break | |
10:45- 11:10 am | How to Treat Dyspnea in Urgent Care | Geoffrey Gillespie, MD |
11:15- 12:10 pm | Financial Lecture for Medical Professionals | Neill Slater, MD |
12:15- 12:45 pm | Ethics | Gerald Delk, MD |
12:50 pm | Closing | Neill Slater, MD |
Friday Workshops
Workshop Title | Workshop Leader |
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Hands on Splinting Workshop | Nathan Longacre, PA |
EKG Interpretation Skills Workshop | Joe Harper |
Suture Secrets Workshop | Kym Craig, PA |
Starting IV Workshop | Leo Lozano, NP |
Emergency Response Workshop | Hector Reyes, MD |
Accreditation
Accreditation
This Program is applying for CME credit, AAPA Category 1 and expecting to be granted 11 hours of CME.
Sponsors
We are immensely grateful to our sponsors for their generous support and unwavering commitment to the Permian Basin Urgent Care Conference. Their partnership has enabled us to bring together healthcare professionals from across the region to engage in enriching discussions, share invaluable insights, and advance urgent care practices.
Registration
Please register so we can have your bag and name tag ready on the day of the conference.