2. STP, yeah, you know me. Chris Maloney and Suzanne Swanson Mendez brought down the house at the PHM Roundtable update as they presented preliminary results of their large and representative STP (strategic planning) Committee, which is mapping out future certification options for pediatric hospitalists. A lively debate ensued as questions surrounding how to best notify and involve pediatric hospitalists in these decisions came to the forefront. Are we a democracy? Are we a republic? Is there a better model for this decision?
Despite the lack of consensus on how to best move toward a decision, the discussion remained open and engaging. In contrast to recent certification decisions from other organizations, the audience clearly relished the opportunity to provide input, and the STP committee continues to look for able and willing participants.
1. A top-10 list is not enough to cover everything from PHM 2011. From clinical and practice conundrums galore to late nights at Spectators to Kevin Powell’s mad acting skills, a 1,500-word-top-10 list simply does not do the meeting justice! I place full blame on the planning committee for this overindulgent buffet and the unfortunate omission of many other meaningful lessons.
Thank you: Erin Stucky Fisher (chair), Brian Pate, Allison Ballantine, Matt Garber, Jeff Simmons, Doug Carlson and Tamara Simon.
If you’re feeling like you missed out, or have already digested and want more, PHM 2012 will be here soon enough to fill your appetite. Cincinnati, look out.
Dr. Shen is pediatric editor of The Hospitalist.