Conferences
We are delighted to present seminars and conferences that support the individual and organizational needs of the communities of health and medical practice in our region. These intensive one-day and multi-day programs are offered at central locations and benefit physicians from throughout the Pacific Northwest.
Please see individual conferences to register, for additional details and to see materials from past conferences.
Physician Well-Being Conference
Our well-being program is founded on these five building blocks: Advocacy for our profession, empathy, culture and shared space, gratitude and mindful practice and personal integrity. TFME will be creating new workshops that touch on these important themes. We are delighted to partner with community members who read, write, improvise and think creatively to help our clinical community learn, grow and thrive.
Pain Management Conference
This conference equips the clinician to work with the most difficult chronic pain patients, patients with complex chronic pain. These patients’ pain frequently erodes non-medical domains of function, such as social, work and family relationships. This one-and-a-half day course builds the knowledge base and skills necessary to work productively with these patients. There is a focus on recognition of substance misuse and addiction as prescribed medication sometimes leads to decreasing function in these patients. Because this work can be challenging, attention is also directed to maintaining clinician well-being and emotional balance. Optional half-day sessions are offered in cognitive behavioral therapy and advanced intereviewing skills. Most attendees are from the American and Canadian Pacific Northwest.