Every year the NC Chapter of the American College of Physicians (ACP) Meeting brings residents, researchers and physician educators together to share internal medicine advances and connect with colleagues. This year it was UNC’s turn to showcase exceptional faculty and excellence in medical education.
The two-day conference took place at the Durham Sheraton February 24-26, 2017, hosted by Co-chairs Debra Bynum, MD, MMEL, Program Director for the Medicine Residency Program and Richard Wardrop, MD, PhD, Program Director for the Combined Medicine and Pediatrics Program. For attendees who come from all over the state, the meeting provides a unique opportunity to earn continuing medical education (CME) credits and ABIM Maintenance of Certification (MOC) credits. For students and residents, participants can present research in a scientific competition and sharpen mental skills with a game of medical jeopardy.
This year co-chairs adopted the Quadruple Aim theme and applied it to learning. “We designed a robust program that embraced CME and the growing interest in interactive sessions,” said Dr. Wardrop who is an ACP Wellness Champion, serving on the Governor’s Council for the ACP’s NC Chapter.
The Department of Medicine recognizes students and residents have a lot to gain from networking with internists who are committed to scholarship and education.
“This helps our residents see that we continue to learn for our patients throughout our professional lives,” said Dr. Bynum. “This is a core value of UNC’s Medicine Residency Program and it’s reinforced when students and residents see physicians who supervise them continuing to learn for their patients.”
Team UNC also won the Doctor’s Dilemma competition for the second straight year, a friendly, but competitive, jeopardy style game that covers topics ranging from simple medicine trivia to complex diagnosis and treatment questions.
“We are extremely proud of the team,” said Dr. Bynum. “For anyone who wants to compete next year, be sure to revisit Harrison’s Principals of Internal Medicine.”