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2018 APPD Western Regional Conference

Join us Feb. 9, 2018 as Valley Children's Healthcare hosts the 2018 APPD Western Regional Conference at our main Hospital campus in Madera, CA. 

2018 APPD Western Region Conference

Conference Agenda

Click here for a downloadable PDF version of the conference agenda.

8 - 8:45 a.m.                           Breakfast

8:45 - 9 a.m.                           Welcome/Introductions/Announcements

9 - 11 a.m.                              Remediation Nuts and Bolts and Curriculum Innovation

11 - 11:15 a.m.                       Break

11:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.          Program Study: The Experience                         

12:30 - 1:30 p.m.                    Lunch and Region Business

1:30 - 2:30 p.m.                      Tour of Valley Children’s Hospital

2:30 - 4 p.m.                           Interprofessional Team Building                                   

4 p.m.                                     Closing Remarks                                                    

 

Goals & Objectives of Meeting

  1. Learn an approach to remediation that will engage the struggling learner, identify and engage your faculty experts, minimize faculty burnout, and creates transparency within your program.
  2. Identify the important aspects of the remediation process (eg. Education, Legal responsibilities, key stakeholders, communication)
  3. Understand the ACGME Program Study and Site Visit. Learn approaches to the Program Study that may benefit your program for ongoing accreditation.
  4. Review new residency program development and the incorporation of an interprofessional team curriculum


Invited Speakers

Candace Eyman, MD | Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at University of New Mexico, Associate Program Director

Lanier Lopez, MD | Associate Professor of Pediatrics at University of New Mexico, Program Director

Rebecca Blankenburg, MD | Professor of Pediatrics at Stanford University, Program Director

Sharon Riesen, MD | Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Loma Linda, Program Director

Sylvia Yeh, MD | Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Harbor-UCLA, Program Director and Region Chair

Karla Au Yeung, MD | Pediatric Residency Program Director, Valley Children's Pediatric Residency Affiliated with Stanford University School of Medicine; Associate Clinical Professor, Stanford University (Affiliate); Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition

Jolie Limon, MD | Executive Director, Medical Education; Richard and John Berberain Chief of Pediatrics Endowed Chair; Associate Clinical Professor, Stanford University (Affiliate); Valley Children’s Pediatric Residency Program, Valley Children’s Healthcare; Professor of Pediatrics at Valley Children’s Hospital, Department Chair

Angela Veesenmeyer, MD | Pediatric Infectious Disease; Clinical Assistant Professor (affiliated), Stanford School of Medicine, Associate Program Director, Valley Children's Pediatric Residency Program Affiliated with Stanford School of Medicine


Registration Information:

Registration Fees:

  • Conference only: $10.00
  • Conference + Pre-Conference Dinner on Feb. 8: $35.00
    • Note: Dinner details will be emailed closer to the event date.

Click here to register! 

CASH or CHECK ONLY will be accepted the day of the meeting. You must RSVP if you plan to attend the dinner.


Hotel Information:

TownePlace Suites by Marriott
7127 N. Fresno St.
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 435-4600

Click here to book your stay using the APPD Regional Meeting group rate ($99.00 + taxes/fees).

A shuttle will be available from the hotel to Valley Children's Hospital.


Airport Information:

Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)
5175 E Clinton Way
Fresno, CA 93727