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How the Sunshine Act Affected Medical Meetings

PCMA Convene

Seven years after the Sunshine Act first lit up the health-care industry, the legislation is having a widespread impact on medical meetings. The number of dinners and in-person meetings may be shrinking, but the need for learning opportunities isn’t. The industry has to create options for physicians.”.

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How Medical Meetings Can Help A Broken U.S. Healthcare System

PCMA Convene

Johnston has some ideas for how to address that, beginning with the way in which phycisians are trained and receive continuing medical attention. AM-T: Clay Johnston has been dean of UT Austin’s medical school for three years. I mean the other difference is that for us conveying facts was a key function of education.

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Embracing the Digital Opportunity

PCMA Convene

The COVID-19 pandemic forced business event planners to swiftly move canceled face-to-face events online, changing the digital event landscape forever. She said she’s “the last person” who would want to cancel a face-to-face event — she began her career planning them. Illustrations by Celyn Brazier). Cassandra Strupp.

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Leaving a Life-Saving Legacy Behind

PCMA Convene

When the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) holds the World Diabetes Congress every three years, thousands of research scientists, endocrinologists, nurses, general practitioners, dieticians, diabetes educators, and health-care policy makers show up to learn about the latest advances in diabetes treatment and prevention.

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A Breakout Room of One’s Own

PCMA Convene

Other groups cite the practicality of having a venue tailored for their own needs and goals — heavy on lab space and high-tech medical devices, helping them simplify member education. During my inter-view for this job, I brought the idea of reforming the way the group did education to my search-committee interview.

2009 64
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What Do You Like Best About Your Job?

PCMA Convene

Bringing my vision for an event to completion. Building and coaching my team, producing live educational and interactive experiences. Building relationships with sponsors to help them meet their objectives. Constantly meeting new people. Love working with hospitality people, and seeing a meeting go well.

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PCMA’s 20 in Their Twenties Class of 2017

PCMA Convene

“This is our fourth class,” said PCMA President and CEO Deborah Sexton, “and with each one, we are struck by the passion and insights these individuals bring to the business-events community. 20 in Their Twenties is supported by the PCMA Education Foundation and Visit Seattle. Derek Anderson. Where would you like your career to go?

2017 69