HM19 offers a diverse array of clinical content. Learn the latest evidence for a variety of topics common in hospital medicine during the expanded 3 days of Clinical Updates. There are 2 days of Rapid Fire talks that answer top-of-mind clinical questions we all have while caring for hospitalized patients. The Perioperative/Co-Management track, along with an additional clinical update and workshop dedicated to this special arena of care for hospitalists, is back with its unique and useful content. We even repeat some of the most popular sessions on Day 2 of the conference, providing attendees with more opportunities to attend all the must-see didactic sessions offered at HM19.
Building on momentum from previous years, HM19 continues the tradition of an intentional focus on how to develop and sustain an enjoyable, productive career in hospital medicine for its attendees. There are workshops offered at HM19 specifically devoted to career development as well as career-mentoring opportunities, specific sessions on financial planning and improving one’s business acumen, and educational tracks dedicated for early career hospitalists and those of us who need and desire some mid-career seasoning.
We have added two new tracks to this year’s conference: Between the Guidelines and Clinical Mastery. We also have expanded The Great Debate track from three sessions to six overall—not counting Another Great Debate session on clinical practice guidelines, which can be found in the Between the Guidelines track. Choose who you think wins the debate as two experts go at it on various controversial clinical topics in each session. Don’t miss out on the new Medical Jeopardy session with hand-selected “brainiac” competitors, but please remember – there are no points for second place! This year we have two Stump the Professor sessions on Day 3 of the conference, both featuring challenging clinical unknown cases and master diagnosticians in hospital medicine. Join us to see if either professor will be stumped!
Everyone’s favorite educational tracks have returned for HM19, including Diagnostic Reasoning, Health Policy, High Value Care, Medical Education, Pediatrics, Practice Management, and Quality. Coming off successful additions to last year’s conference, the NP/PA and Palliative Care tracks also have returned for HM19.
Don’t forget to check out the interactive workshop sessions at HM19. Nearly 150 workshop proposals were submitted in this year’s open call for content, and we proudly feature 21 of the best – the most workshops that have ever been showcased at SHM’s Annual Conference.
Aside from Plenary Sessions for HM19, the real can’t miss(es) for the conference are the Update in Hospital Medicine, receptions and competitions for Research, Innovations, and Clinical Vignette (RIV) posters. Day 2 features the best of hospital medicine research and innovations for 2019, but there is also a 3-day track devoted to Academic/Research sessions at HM19 that you won’t want to miss.
During the conference, please remember to check out the Exhibit Hall, attend an SHM Quick Talk, and participate in an SHM Special Interest Forum. Make sure you download the HM19 At Hand app (www.hm19athand.org) to plan your conference schedule, rate speakers/sessions, and participate in audience response systems. If you have suggestions for topics and/or speakers you would like to see featured at next year’s annual conference, Hospital Medicine 2020 (HM20) in sunny San Diego, then let your voice be heard by submitting these new ideas for both didactic and workshop sessions to the HM20 open call for content via the online portal. Once the conference concludes, don’t forget to apply for accreditation based on your attendance as applicable: 18.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™, 14.00 MOC points, 21.50 AAFP credits, 21.50 AOA Category 2-A CME credits, and/or 12.73 AANP contact hours.
This year’s proximity to the nation’s capital allows for the conference to take place in conjunction with Hill Day on March 27. Come join SHM and fellow hospitalists on Capitol Hill in Washington, to have your voice heard regarding political issues important to hospital medicine.
This conference would not be possible without the tireless and relentless effort of SHM staff and leadership, our terrific speakers and faculty, and all the volunteer committee members of SHM. We are excited you are here, and we hope this conference elevates your education in hospital medicine, advances your career, and provides you with enduring networking opportunities.
We sincerely thank you for attending HM19. Enjoy National Harbor and the nation’s capital!
Dr. Smith is an associate professor of medicine at Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, and course director of HM19.