2025 ADFM Annual Conference

Restricted meeting for BRC Fellowship.

Restricted meeting for ADFM LEADS Fellows. This workshop focuses on leader development and covers topics in the future of Family Medicine.

Restricted meeting for ADFM Board Members.

(Note: Registration required in advance).  

7:30am - Breakfast available
8:00 - 8:15am   Getting settled and Welcome - Jill Borrall
8:15 - 8:30am   Opening Remarks – Holly Westog, Administrator Chair, ADFM Board of Directors
8:30 - 9:15am  Icebreaker – Jill Borrall
9:15 - 10:15am Creating a Positive Department Culture - Panel

• Amanda Williams
• Megan McGhean
• Hayley Evans
• Stephanie Brown
  
  
  

10:15 - 10:45am Break
10:45 - 11:45am Administrator Compensation - Panel

• Sarah Baugher
• Daniel Holman
• Mathew Axcell
  
  
  

11:45 - 12:00pm  ADFM Board leadereship Welcome
12:00 - 1:00pm  Networking Lunch
1:00 - 1:15pm  Brief Business Meeting - Anna Ramanathan & Holly Westog & Amanda Williams
1:15 - 2:00pm Energy + Passion Matrix
2:00 - 2:45pm Building Capacity to Improve Scholarly Activity and Increase Research
2:45 - 3:00pm Break
3:00 - 3:45pm Making Residencies Work Better
3:45 - 4:45pm Table Topic Discussions
4:45 - 5:00pm Wrap up and adjourn
After 5pm  Dine Arounds and/or meet in the lobby bar

This interactive workshop will enhance the ability of department chairs to build their department's research capacity and secure sustainable funding. Participants will learn how to effectively allocate resources, identify promising research opportunities, and build strong research teams. Through a combination of expert presentations and group discussions, participants will gain valuable insights into:

• Understand their department's current research strengths and weaknesses to identify areas for growth and funding opportunities.
• Learn how to prioritize funding for personnel, equipment, and other essential resources to maximize research impact.
• Explore various funding sources, including how to optimize the chair package, extramural grants, and intramural support.
• Discover how to utilize BRC's expertise and tools to accelerate their department's research agenda and improve their chances of securing funding.

If this is your first time attending the ADFM Annual Conference, join us for an overview of the agenda, ways to get the most out of your time at the conference, and networking opportunities.