- Family Medicine Workshop
- Ohio Family Medicine Symposium on Research and Education
- Family Medicine Student Retreat
- Robert S. Young, M.D., Legislative Conference & Reception
- C. David Paragas Leadership & Advocacy Training Seminar
- Members Assembly (OAFP Annual Meeting)
In addition to sponsorship opportunities, exhibitors are invited to showcase their products and services during the Family Medicine Workshop and the Members Assembly.
To follow is a brief description of our scheduled educational programs and details on how your company can get involved. Please contact Events & Public Relations Coordinator Kaitlin Smith or call 800.742.7327 to discuss these sponsorship or exhibiting opportunities.
Family Medicine Workshop
The Family Medicine Workshop will examine a broad spectrum of topics and concerns of clinical interest and relevance to primary care physicians. The objective is to provide information on diagnostic techniques, advanced technical theory, current research, problem-solving methods and management techniques within the core content areas of family medicine. The program is scheduled over two weekends in January with each two-day weekend course covering major topic areas for 23 CME credits. Between the two weekends, over 100 family physicians will attend this unique educational experience.
- Gastrointestinal
- ENT
- Ophthalmology
- Pediatrics
- Geriatrics
- Musculoskeletal
- Endocrine
- Infectious Disease
Support
OAFP seeks unrestricted educational grants in the amount of $750 to help support the educational topics that are presented between the two weekends. A grant enhances the quality of the program by offsetting honoraria, travel expenses and other expenses related to obtaining a highly respected faculty and delivering quality education. In recognition of each company’s support, OAFP will credit that company as an Education Supporter on signs displayed at the meeting; in a post-convention issue of our quarterly magazine, The Ohio Family Physician (circulation approximately 4,100) and in a post-meeting edition of Weekly Family Medicine Update, our weekly e-newsletter (circulation approximately 3,500).
Exhibits
Exhibiting at the Family Medicine Workshop is another great way to get exposure for your company with Ohio’s family physicians. Tabletop exhibits are held on the Saturday of each weekend workshop with exhibitors having the option of exhibiting on one Saturday only or for both weekends. Exhibitors will receive a 3′ by 6′ draped table, chair, final attendee list and one complimentary meal ticket to Saturday’s dinner with the physicians. Exhibiting companies will be recognized on signage displayed at the meeting, in a post-convention issue of our quarterly magazine, The Ohio Family Physician (circulation approximately 4,100) and in a post-meeting edition of Weekly Family Medicine Update, our weekly e-newsletter (circulation approximately 3,500).
Ohio Family Medicine Symposium on Research & Education
The Ohio Family Medicine Symposium on Research and Education will provide a unique forum to share best practices in family medicine education, to hear presentations on original research and to network with family medicine colleagues. Sessions and sharing opportunities are designed to provide practical, worthwhile “take-home” points for everyone involved in family medicine education and research — from students and residents to community preceptors and experienced faculty members.
The 2012 Ohio Family Medicine Symposium on Research and Education will be held on Saturday, March 31, at Embassy Suites Dublin in Dublin, Ohio.
Support
Educational grants received are applied to expenses incurred in conducting the educational sessions. A grant enhances the quality of our program by offsetting honoraria, travel expenses and other expenses related to obtaining a highly respected faculty and delivering quality education. In recognition of each company’s support, OAFP will credit that company as a supporter in the official meeting program, on signs displayed at the meeting and in a post-convention issue of our quarterly magazine, The Ohio Family Physician (circulation approximately 4,100).
Family Medicine Student Retreat
Planned by the OAFP Student Affairs Forum, the Family Medicine Student Retreat serves as a forum for students to network with others interested in family medicine while gaining exposure to speakers, topics and procedural skills that they might not have access to during medical school or residency training.
The 2012 Family Medicine Student Retreat will be held on Saturday, March 31, at Embassy Suites Dublin in Dublin, Ohio.
Support
OAFP seeks unrestricted educational grants in the amount of $500 to $1,000 to help offset expenses associated with the program. Company sponsorship will be recognized in program materials, signage and articles about the event that will be published in The Ohio Family Physician, our quarterly publication (circulation approximately 4,100) and Weekly Family Medicine Update, our weekly e-newsletter (circulation approximately 3,500).
Robert S. Young, M.D., Legislative Conference & Reception
The Robert S. Young, M.D., Legislative Conference and Reception, organized by the OAFP Advocacy Commission, is held biennially and is designed to provide family physicians with the tools they need to be effective participants in the legislative and regulatory arenas. This program focuses on legislative and regulatory topics and features a session on effective grassroots advocacy techniques. Traditionally, nearly 60 family physicians, family medicine residents and medical students attend this event.
The 2013 Legislative Conference and Reception date and location is to be determined.
Support
OAFP seeks grants to support the afternoon session on legislation topics. In recognition of each company’s support, OAFP will credit that company as Grant Supporter in on-site program materials; on signs displayed at the meeting; in a post-convention issue of our quarterly magazine, The Ohio Family Physician (circulation approximately 4,100) and in a post-meeting edition of Weekly Family Medicine Update, our weekly e-newsletter (circulation approximately 3,500). If you would like to provide an educational grant, please contact Executive Vice President Ann Spicer or call 614.267.7867.
C. David Paragas Leadership & Advocacy Training Seminar
In an effort to provide advocacy training and promote legislative know-how, OAFP hosts the biennial C. David Paragas Leadership and Advocacy Training Seminar. This event is held on the alternate year of the Robert S. Young, M.D., Legislative Conference and Reception. Program elements include communication skills training, building media relationships and leadership enhancing activities.
The 2012 Leadership and Advocacy Training Seminar will be held on Saturday, May 19, at The Conference Center at NorthPointe in Lewis Center, Ohio.
Support
OAFP seeks unrestricted educational grants in the amount of $1,000. A grant enhances the quality of our program by offsetting honoraria, travel expenses and other expenses related to obtaining a highly respected faculty and delivering quality education. In recognition of each company’s support, OAFP will credit that company as an Educational Grant Supporter in on-site program materials; on signs displayed at the meeting; in a post-convention issue of our quarterly magazine, The Ohio Family Physician (circulation approximately 4,100) and in a post-meeting edition of Weekly Family Medicine Update, our weekly e-newsletter (circulation approximately 3,500).
Members Assembly (Annual Meeting)
Each August, members of OAFP come together to determine the policies and priorities of OAFP during the Members Assembly. In addition to the business and committee meetings held throughout the weekend, the Members Assembly also offers a patient-centered medical home (PCMH) session and a self-assessment module (SAM) review course.
The 2012 Members Assembly will be held Saturday-Sunday, Aug. 4-5, at Marriott Columbus Northwest in Dublin, Ohio.
Support
OAFP seeks unrestricted educational grants in the amount $2,000 for the session on Saturday. The maximum number of supporters accepted is four. Additionally, there are opportunities to support physician breakfasts ($1,000 each), breaks ($500 each) and lunches ($2,000 each) or the President’s Reception ($1,500) and Annual Dinner ($6,000). A grant enhances the quality of our program by offsetting honoraria, travel expenses and other expenses related to obtaining highly respected faculty and delivering quality education. In recognition of each company’s support, OAFP will credit that company as an Educational or Hospitality Grant Supporter in on-site program materials; on signs displayed at the meeting; in a post-convention issue of our quarterly magazine, The Ohio Family Physician (circulation approximately 4,100) and in a post-meeting edition of Weekly Family Medicine Update, our weekly e-newsletter (circulation approximately 3,500).
Exhibits
Exhibiting at the Members Assembly is another great way to get exposure for your company with Ohio’s family physicians. Tabletop exhibits are available at $500 per booth. Exhibitors will receive a 3′ by 6′ draped table, chair and final attendee list. Exhibiting companies will be recognized in on-site program materials; on signage displayed at the meeting; and in a post-convention issue of our quarterly magazine, The Ohio Family Physician (circulation approximately 4,100).
