NMA Region I 2019 Annual Meeting

NATIONAL MEDICAL ASSOCIATION REGION I IS EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE THE 2019 ANNUAL MEDICAL CONFERENCE IN SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO. THE THEME FOR THE 2019 CONFERENCE IS _"DISCOVER. ENGAGE. ACT.  WORKING TO ACHIEVE HEALTH EQUITY DURING CHALLENGING TIMES"._ HOTEL RESERVATIONS La Concha Renaissance Resort is located in Puerto Rico's hottest locale -- Condado, San Juan. Condado has been touted as the entertainment capital of the Caribbean and is full of nightlight, restaurants and activities. NMA group rate for the nights of May 23, 24, 25 and 26 is $259/night + tax. For pre/post days the rate is $199/night + tax The last day to book is May 18, 2019.   NOTE: If booking Pre/Post Dates: Call Nicole Miranda 787-977-3623 (nmiranda@laconcharesort.com) or call Reservations 787-977-3399 Mon - Fri 730am to 730pm, Sat 9am-530pm. If agents are busy or not in the office, the call will be automatically transferred to Marriort Central Reservations Office.  Book your group rate for National Medical Association Region 1 Meeting [https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.marriott.com_events_start.mi-3Fid-3D1549405298339-26key-3DGRP&d=DwMFaQ&c=shNJtf5dKgNcPZ6Yh64b-A&r=1zn8EqZdUogajwvSQmTySBF2f_N6dCIoX5nXrNXdE84&m=WnvGBbWZHge-UtEJXV5Zby04zvF-4P7muI1o41q4jAs&s=ouhX10FpQAx-izXkXag2xJGnaxwBGYStI8nzg6OtvCk&e=] REGISTRATION Registration is online.  Early Bird Registration ENDED April 15, 2019. To register, please select the appropriate ticket category and submit payment online.   Don't forget to select a ticket for Saturday night's CHAIRS’ AWARD CEREMONY AND DINNER! ABSTRACT COMPETITION & POSTER SESSION The abstract deadline has passed (April 15). Thank you to those who submitted abstracts. Notifications will be emailed to students/trainees.  CME CREDIT 10-12 CME credits anticipated (awaiting approval) PROGRAM  THURSDAY MAY 23 4-5pm: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SESSIONS Salon Del Mar (Lobby Level) SESSION 1: Emma K. T. Benn, Dr.PH, MPH "Workshop in Applied Statistics for Health Disparities Research and Statistical Consultation" 5-6pm: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SESSION SESSION 2:  Ann-Gel S. Palermo, Dr.PH, MPH "Deconstructing the CV: Understanding the Hidden Value and Purpose Workshop + 30 Minute Individualized CV Coaching Consult" 7:00-9:00 PM    WELCOME RECEPTION                    Ocean Pool & Terrace (Lobby Level, outside) FRIDAY MAY 24 7:45-8:45 AM:     CME-BREAKFAST PROGRAM                  Ocean Lounge (Lobby Level) Moderator:      Glen McWilliams, M.D. Assistant Professor of Urology Bronx VAMC/Columbia University Bronx, New York Bridging the Gap in the Diagnosis and Management of Diabetes in the Underserved and Minority Populations Ayotunde Dokun, M.D., Ph.D   Associate Professor of Medicine and Endocrinology Chief of Endocrine Service, Regional One Health Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism University of Tennessee, Health Sciences Center Memphis, TN Merck and Co. *Please Note: Lectures are 25 minutes with 5 minutes for questions from the audience AM SESSION                                                      Ocean Lounge Mirador (Lobby Level) Moderators: Karen L. Bell, M.D. Professor of Neurology Columbia University Irving Medical Center Taub Institute for Research on Alzheimer's Disease New York, New York Camille A. Clare, M.D., M.P.H. Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology Associate Dean of Diversity and Inclusion New York Medical College Attending Physician NYC Health and Hospitals /Metropolitan New York, New York 9:00-9:05 AM:     Program Introduction and Welcome Elaine Barfield, M.D. Assistant Professor of Pediatrics Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition Weill Cornell Medicine New York, New York 9:05-9:35 AM:     Is a Diverse Physician Workforce Profitable? A Call to Increase Black and Hispanic Male Physicians Maurice Hinson, M.D. Clinical Instructor Division of Observation Medicine Department of Emergency Medicine NYU Langone Tisch New York, New York 9:35-10:05 AM:     Surgical Interventional Glaucoma Daniel Laroche M.D. Glaucoma Specialist President Advanced Eyecare of New York New York, New York 10:05-10:35 AM:    Frontline Medicine: Unconscious Bias in Healthcare Ugo A. Ezenkwele, M.D. Chief, Emergency Department Mount Sinai Queens   New York, New York 10:35-10:55 AM:    VISIT POSTERS & EXHIBITS            Ocean Lounge Mirador (Lobby Level) 11:00-11:30 AM:    Empowering Clinicians with the Power of eConsults” Gil Addo, M.B.A. CEO and Co-Founder Rubicon, MD New York, New York 11:30-12:00 PM:     Dr. Douyon's BrainFit™: Using Technology to Prevent and Manage Chronic Diseases Philippe Douyon, M.D. Founder & CEO "The Inle BrainFit Institute"® Creator of the app, "Dr. Douyon's BrainFit"™ New York, New York 12:00-1:00 PM:  NON-CME LUNCH PROGRAM                 The Ocean Lounge (Lobby) Problem-Based Learning - An Interactive Discussion – Young Adult With Severe Uncontrolled Asthma Randall Brown, M.D., M.P.H. Director of Asthma Programs Center for Managing Chronic Disease Clinical Assistant Professor Health Behavior and Health Education University of Michigan Ann Arbor, Michigan Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation      PM SESSION                                            Ocean Lounge Mirador (Lobby Level) Moderators: Jacqueline Ford, M.D. Associate Clinical Professor Director of Obstetrical Patient Safety Officer Program NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn New York, New York Rachel Villanueva, M.D. Clinical Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology New York University School of Medicine Private Practice, ROSH MFM New York, New York 1:15-1:45 PM:     Dementia – Lost in Yourself Nana Yaw Adu-Sarkodie, M.D., M.P.H. Deputy Director Geriatrics & Extended Care Baltimore, Maryland 1:45-2:15 PM:     Addressing Maternal Mortality and Morbidity through the Lens of Unconscious Bias Wendy O'Brien, RN Vice President & Chief Nursing Officer Mount Sinai West New York, New York Pamela Abner, M.P.A. Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer Office for Diversity & Inclusion The Mount Sinai Health System New York, New York 2:15-2:45 PM:     Sexual Violence, Times Up for Physicians Linda Laras, M.D., M.P.H., M.S. SAFE Director, Puerto Rico Health Justice Ctr Assistant Professor SMSJB Forensic Gynecologist Pediatric Adolescent Gynecology Caguas, Puerto Rico 2:45-3 PM:     VISIT POSTERS & EXHIBITS            Ocean Lounge Mirador (Lobby Level) 3-3:30 PM:     Disparities in Genetic Testing Among Women with Hereditary Cancer  Syndromes: Does Race Play a Role? Eloise Chapman-Davis, M.D. Assistant Professor Associate Fellowship Director Division of Gynecologic Oncology Weill Cornell Medicine New York, New York 3:30-4:00 PM      Decreasing the Morbidity and Mortality of Black Mothers through   Effective Preeclampsia Screening, Prevention and Treatment Verónica Maria Pimentel M.D., M.S. Maternal-Fetal Medicine, OB-GYN Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center/Trinity Health Of New England   Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology    University of Connecticut School of Medicine and the Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University Hartford, Connecticut SATURDAY, MAY 25, 2019 7:45-8:45 AM    CME BREAKFAST PROGRAM                Ocean Lounge Mirador (Lobby Level) The Most Important Meal of the Day: Breakfast and Cognition LaChell Miller, M.S., RD, CC   Nutrition Specialist American Dairy Association North East AM SESSION                                              Ocean Lounge Mirador (Lobby Level) Moderators:     Garfield A.D. Clunie, M.D. Director, Maternal-Fetal Medicine White Plains Hospital White Plains, New York Cynthia Paige, M.D., M.B.A. Founder and Medical Director Cypress Health Institute West Orange, New Jersey 9:00-9:30 AM:     Gold-standard Criterion for Honeymoon Phase of Type 1 Diabetes: Racial and Ethnic Concerns Benjamin U. Nwosu, M.D. Professor Division of Endocrinology Department of Pediatrics University of Massachusetts Medical School Worcester, Massachusetts 9:30-10:00 AM:     Disparities in Mental Health Care: Closing the Gap Lianne Morris Smith, M.D. Medical Director Manhattan Psychiatric Center 125th Street New York, New York 10:00-10:30 AM:     Barriers to Psychopharmacologic Treatment and Engagement Among African-Americans Angela Coombs, M.D. Chief Resident  Department of Psychiatry  Columbia University Irving Medical Center New York, New York 10:30-10:50 AM: VISIT POSTERS & EXHIBITS            Ocean Lounge Mirador (Lobby Level) 10:50-11:20 AM:     Racial Disparities in Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Kwame Ennin, M.D. Chairman of Surgical Services Texas Health Resources Presbyterian Plano Texas Center for Joint Replacement Plano, Texas 11:20-11:50 AM:     Hair Loss in Patients of African Descent   Meena Singh, M.D. KMC Dermatology Kansas City, Kansas 11:50 - 12:00      VISIT POSTERS & EXHIBITS            Ocean Lounge Mirador (Lobby Level) 12:00-1:00 PM     NON-CME LUNCH PROGRAM                    Salon Mirador (12th Fl) Retirement Planning - Myths and Truths Eszylfie Taylor President Taylor Insurance & Financial Services Pasadena, California PM SESSION                                            Ocean Lounge Mirador (Lobby Level) Moderators: Carolyn B. Britton, M.D., M.S. 109th President of the NMA Associate Professor of Neurology Columbia University Irving Medical Center New York, New York Glen McWilliams, M.D. Assistant Professor of Urology Bronx VAMC/Columbia University Bronx, New York 1:15-1:45 PM:     Unpacking the Shift Towards Value-Based Payment Julian Harris, M.D., M.B.A. President CareAllies New York, New York 1:45-2:15 PM:     Healthcare Reform: ACA vs Medicare for All Errol Pierre Senior Vice President State Programs Healthfirst New York, New York 2:15-2:45 PM:   Environmental Justice - Clean Air/Clean Water  Doris Browne, M.D., M.P.H.  Colonel, USA, MC (retired)  118th President of the National Medical Association Washington, District of Colum 2:45-3:00 PM:     VISIT POSTERS & EXHIBITS            Ocean Lounge Mirador (Lobby Level) 3:00-3:30 PM:     Bridging the Gap in Care- Osteoporosis and Fracture Management Blossom P. Samuels, M.D. Assistant Professor of Rehabilitation & Regenerative Medicine Helen Hayes Hospital Regional Bone Center Columbia University Irving Presbyterian Medical Center West Haverstraw, New York 3:30-4:00 PM:     Ebola: What Have We Learned? Tanya Rogo, M.D., M.P.H., & TM Associate Program Director Department of Pediatrics BronxCare Health System Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Bronx, New York 4:15-4:45 PM:     Region I Business Meeting                           Ocean Lounge Mirador (Lobby Level) 7:00 - 10:00 PM: Chair’s Award Ceremony and Dinner                 Sereno Pool SUNDAY, MAY 26, 2019 Day at Leisure/Tours/Excursions MONDAY, MAY 27, 2019 Departures