Principles of GMVs - Virtual 4 Week Series

This four week training series, held virtually, will teach you everything you need to know to get your group medical visits started.
About this Event

Gain the knowledge and skills necessary to prepare, implement, and facilitate successful group medical visits by joining us in this virtual, four part series! This series was designed to fit into your current schedule and provide you the opportunity to learn all you need to know to start and maintain an effective and engaging program in your community by breaking the intensive curriculum into four, manageable 2.5 hour evening sessions. Additionally, we will be teaching virtual group visit techniques and pointers so that we can all navigate GMVs online!

Presented by leaders in the field, Dr. Jeffrey Geller, MD, FP and Dr. Paula Gardiner, MD, MPH, you'll not only be introduced to the various aspects of group medical visits, but also have the opportunity to apply the strategies through virtual breakouts and small group sessions.

SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE! Please apply here: https://forms.gle/N9gdvjq2VEGxt8G58

Details:

Weekly 4- Part, Live Online Training

The four sessions will be held on April 30, May 7, 14, & 21, 2025

Sessions 1 & 2 - Logistics. April 30 & May 7
Sessions 3 & 4 - Facilitation. May 14 & 21
Each session will last 2.5 hours
Starting at 8 pm ET
Ending at 10:30 pm ET

This program will provide:

An overview of the history, different types, and evidence supporting the efficacy of Group Medical Visits
The best practices for introducing the benefits, fostering motivation, gathering resources, and implementing GMVs in clinical settings
Successful strategies for basic facilitation, engagement, group management, and patient recruitment
Virtual group visit techniques and pointers for navigating through COVID while using group models
Advanced methods for facilitating difficult discussions and challenging situations as well as implementing GMVs for special populations
Skill sessions to strengthen your ability to: engage patients, guide conversations, mediate challenging situations, set goals and intentions with patients, and more.

CME CREDIT INFORMATION

Pending approval by the AAFP for 2.50 CME credits per training session, for a total of 10 CME hours.