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The Program Directors Assembly Toolbox includes a variety of resources for use by training program directors in the management of their programs and the training of their fellows. 

Please contact pd@aaaai.org with questions or for more information. 

2023 Program Directors Assembly Winter Meeting

January 6-7, 2023
Miami Airport Marriott
1201 NW Le Jeune Road Building A, Miami, FL 33126
PDF icon Meeting Agenda

To claim credit for attending live or viewing videos click HERE
(credit claiming expires 12/31/2023)

Welcome/Presidential Welcome and Updates (Click for video)
David A. Khan, MD    
PDF icon AAAAI Update.pdf
Kathleen May, MD    
PDF icon ACAAI Update.pdf

How to Teach Clinical Reasoning (Click for video)
Jennifer Spicer, MD MPH    
PDF iconHow to Teach Clinical Reasoning.pdf
 

Career Readiness Curriculum (Click for video)
Maureen Bauer, MD
PDF iconCareer Readiness Curriculum.pdf
 

ABAI Update (Click for video)
Michael R. Nelson, MD PhD
PDF iconABAI Update.pdf

2022 Program Directors Assembly Business Meeting

Thursday, April 7, 2022

PDF iconProgram Directors Assembly Business Meeting Agenda.pdf
PDF iconPDA Business Meeting Zoom Chat.pdf
 

FACULTY & PRESENTATIONS

ACGME RC Update
Joseph S Yusin, MD FAAAAI
PDF iconACGME Update - Yusin.pdf

ERAS/NRMP Update
Amal H. Assa'ad, MD FAAAAI
PDF iconERAS-NRMP Update - Assa'ad.pdf

Brief Assembly Updates Core Curriculum, Education and Residency Review Subcommittee
In-Training Examination Committee

Amy M. Dowden, MD FAAAAI
PDF iconIn-Training Examination and Core Curriculum, Education, and Residency Review Updates - Dowden.pdf

Chrysalis Project
Rebecca Saff, MD PhD FAAAAI
PDF iconChrysalis Project Update - Saff.pdf

Spark Program
Christopher Chang, MD PhD FAAAAI
PDF iconSpark Program Update - Chang.pdf

2022 Program Directors Assembly Boot Camp Session

Developing and Maintaining Excellence in Allergy/Immunology Fellowships Training Programs

Friday, February 25, 2022
 

Part 1  

Part 2  

 

ACGME Requirements: Update for 2022 - Joseph S. Yusin, MD FAAAA

Virtual Fellowship Interviewing – Tips for effective interviews - Javed Sheikh, MD FAAAAI
PDF iconSheikh - Fellowship - virtual interviewing 2022.pdf

How to conduct an efficient new fellow orientation - David I. Hong, MD FAAAAI
PDF iconHong - Orientation Presentation.pdf

How to set up a good educational curriculum for fellows, including the use of prerecorded and internet materials - Paul J. Dowling, MD FAAAAI
PDF iconDowling - AAAAI Boot Camp 2022 -How to Set Up a Good Educational Curriculum 4.0.pdf

How to guide fellows on board preparation - James M. Quinn, FAAAAI
PDF iconQuinn - How Guide fellows board prep Quinn 25Feb b.pdf
PDF iconQuin - Handout.pdf

How to integrate virtual/telemedicine into the clinical activities for fellows – year 2 post pandemic - Sofija Volertas, MD
PDF iconVolertas - TelemedInFellowship2022_v2.pdf
PDF iconVolertas - Handout.pdf

2022 Virtual Program Directors Assembly Winter Meeting

2021 Business Meeting and Forum

Thursday, April 8, 2021



Plain text iconBusiness Meeting Zoom Chat.txt


FACULTY & PRESENTATIONS

Program Directors Assembly Executive Committee Update
David A. Khan, MD FAAAAI, Program Directors Assembly Chair
PDF iconProgram Directors Assembly Executive Committee Update.pdf

Clinical Immunology Society
Jennifer Heimall, MD FAAAAI, Clinical Immunology Society Executive Council
PDF iconClinical Immunology Society.pdf

Chrysalis Project Update
Asriani M. Chiu, MD FAAAAI and Rebecca Saff, MD PhD FAAAAI, Chrysalis Project Co-Chairs
PDF iconChrysalis Project Update.pdf

ACGME Update
Joseph S Yusin, MD, FAAAAI, ACGME RRC Allergy Immunology Chair
PDF iconACGME Update.pdf

ERAS/NRMP Update
Amal H. Assa'ad, MD FAAAAI, ERAS/NRMP Liaison
PDF iconERAS-NRMP Update.pdf

2021 Virtual Program Directors Assembly Winter Meeting

January 9, 2021

ABAI Update
Michael R. Nelson, MD PhD
Video

Innovative Methods of Virtual Teaching
Gerald B. Lee, MD
Video

How to Identify and Address Bias/Discrimination/Racism Faced by Fellows and Faculty
Bridgette L. Jones, MD
Video

How to Increase Diversity in Faculty and Trainees
Tamara T. Perry, MD
Video 1
Video 2

Novel Approaches to Virtual Learning
Marie Cavuoto Petrizzo, MD
Video 1
Video 2
    
How to Engage Fellows During Telemedicine Visits
Sofija Volertas, MD
Video 1
Video 2
    
Leveraging the Program Directors Network to Identify Senior Mentors in A/I
Paul J. Dowling, MD, Edwin H. Kim, MD, Kimberly A. Risma, MD PhD and Rebecca Scherzer, MD
Video 1
Video 2

ACGME Requirements

Alumni Surveys

Use the documents here to survey program alumni after fellowship.

Microsoft Office document iconAlumni Survey: Year One Post Graduation

Microsoft Office document iconAlumni Survey: Years 2 & 5 of Fellowship

Education Modules

The files below contain education modules for use in allergy/immunology fellowship programs.

Hypereosinophilic Disorder
Amy Klion, MD and Princess U. Ogbogu, MD FAAAAI
2014 AAAAI Annual Meeting

filePowerPoint Presentation

 

Coming soon: 

Hymenoptera

Mastocytosis Asthma

The Myth of Meritocracy - Global Assessment of Applicants (Click for video)
Jennifer Spicer, MD MPH
PDF iconThe Myth of Meritocracy.pdf
 

Interview Season Panel (Click for video)
Frederic F. Little, MD and Stokes Peebles Jr., MD
PDF iconInterview Season.pdf
 

Assessment of Competencies Beyond Medical Knowledge (Click for video)
Michael R. Nelson, MD, PhD
PDF iconAssessmentt of Competencies Beyond Medical Knowledge.pdf

2021 Program Directors Assembly Boot Camp Session

Developing and Maintaining Excellence in Allergy/Immunology Fellowships Training Programs

Saturday, February 20, 2021

 

PDF iconYusin.pdfPDF iconSheikh.pdf
PDF iconDowling.pdfPDF iconVitalpur.pdf
PDF iconChang.pdfPDF iconPanel Discussion.pdf

 

Patient Safety Modules

Coming soon

Practice Management Resources

FIT/New Allergist Track (3 hours – each topic is 45 minutes)

  • Negotiating Employment Contracts
  • Business Management Basics
  • Marketing Your Practice
  • Introduction to Coding and Billing

PDF iconDownload slides for this session.

Practice Management Pearls for Academic Practice (90 minutes)
The academic clinical practice has its own unique challenges -- this session will explore a variety of topics to help position you for success. The panel will cover RVUs and financial benchmarks, negotiation strategies for employment agreements/contracts, and how to set a career development plan.
PDF iconDownload slides for this session: Part 1   PDF iconPart 2

Allergy Practice Options: What’s Your Best Fit?
Our panelists will describe what it’s like to work in a solo, single specialty and multispecialty practice setting and the issues unique to each.
PDF iconDownload slides for this session.

Choosing Your Correct Career Path
A primer for getting started in practice, from preparing for interviews to contract negotiation strategies. The presenters will cover the pros and cons of both private and academic practice.
PDF icon​​​​​​​Download the slides for this session.

Physician Wellness: Avoiding Burnout, Finding Balance
Burnout continues to be widespread in medicine. This session will help you recognize the symptoms of burnout and provide practical tips for both combatting burnout and keeping it at bay.
PDF iconDownload the slides for this session.

Building Patient Connections With Technology and Social Media
Your patients want to connect with you online. Are you leveraging the right online tools to maximize patient engagement and satisfaction? Presenters will show you how your website, Facebook page, patient portal, text messaging and other tools can help you more fully connect with your current and future patients.
PDF icon​​​​​​​Download the slides for this session.

Demonstrating the Value of the Allergist in Academics and Private Practice
The healthcare and regulatory environment that physicians operate in is evolving rapidly. Reimbursement for physician services is changing, and compensation for employed physicians is increasingly based on outcomes prioritized by the healthcare organization. In this environment, how can you demonstrate the value of allergy services to your organization, payers, referring physicians and the public? This session will explore ways the allergist in private or academic practice can begin meeting these challenges.
PDF icon​​​​​​​Download the slides for this session.

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The Program Directors Assembly Toolbox includes a variety of resources for use by training program directors in the management of their programs and the training of their fellows.