Endorsed by California Medical Association, Hospital Association of Southern California
& California Public Protection and Physician Health

Join us for the 37th Annual Virtual Conference on Physicians’ Well-Being. Presented by Riverside County Medical Association, this program is designed to assist hospitals and health care organizations comply with Title 22 Regulations on matters related to health and wellness, addiction, mental illness and behavioral issues of physicians and other health care providers.

This year’s conference will explore effective strategies for addressing disruptive physician behavior, along with key legal and legislative updates and best practices for well-being committees.

Agenda

  

8:00-8:15 a.m. (PST)
Welcome

8:15-8:30 a.m. (PST)
California Physicians' Health Program Update
Presented by Reji Varghese
Medical Board of California

8:30-9:00 a.m. (PST)
Why Well-Being Committees Matter
Presented by Ed Kim, M.D.
Federation of State Physician Health Programs

9:00-9:30 a.m. (PST)
Well-Being Committee Legal & Legislative Update
Presented by Shelley Carder, Esq.

9:30-10:30 a.m. (PST)
Approaching Physicians About Unprofessional Behavior
Presented by Karen Miotto
California Public Protection & Physician Health

10:30-10:40 a.m. (PST)
Break

10:40-11:15 a.m. (PST)
Navigating Legal Considerations When Addressing Disruptive Behavior
Presented by Shelley Carder, Esq.

11:15-12:00 p.m. (PST)
A Deeper Look Into Disruptive Behavior
Presented by William Perry, PhD
UC San Diego PACE Program

12:00-12:30 p.m. (PST)
Panel Q&A Discussion

Learning Objectives

  • Identify recent legal, regulatory and legislative updates impacting Physician Well-Being Committees.
  • Explain best practices for addressing unprofessional physician behavior and appropriate interventions.
  • Outline key legal considerations when managing physicians with disruptive behavior.
  • Describe the physician assessment process for disruptive behavior and recognize common findings.
  • Discuss the benefits of physician health programs in supporting physicians facing professional or personal challenges.

Registration

Regular Registration
$199
Medical Student/Resident Registration
$50

Register Online

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Conference Materials

Conference materials and
conference Zoom link will be
emailed to registered attendees
on Tuesday, July 15th.

CME Information

This program qualifies for
4.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM.
After the program, event
participants will receive an
email survey with a unique
evaluation link.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations made on or
before Friday, July 11th will be
eligible for a full refund.

For additional information, questions, sponsorships and group registrations, please contact Minna Decker at (800) 472-6204 or mdecker@rcmadocs.org

  

  

Thank You to Our Sponsors

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Accreditation Seal

Accreditation Statement: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the California Medical Association (CMA) through the joint providership of Fresno Madera Medical Society and Riverside County Medical Association. Fresno Madera Medical Society is accredited by the California Medical Association (CMA) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. 

Credit Designation Statement: Fresno Madera Medical Society designates this live activity for a maximum of 4.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CME Credit(s) ™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.