The 25th Forum for Behavioral Science in Family Medicine
Downtown Chicago: September 30 - October 3, 2004

This Year's Theme:
"Embracing the Core, Creating the Future:
Behavioral Science in Family Medicine, the Forum's Silver Anniversary"

Theme 2004: Embracing the Core, Creating the Future looks at the past with an eye to the future. Core values, attitudes and concerns at the heart of behavioral science in family medicine shape teaching and patient care, the doctor-patient relationship, and how we behave as professionals. As we move into the future, what essentials should we take with us-and what will we need to create along the way?

Time and Place: September 30-October 2, 2004, Holiday Inn, Chicago City Centre, Chicago, Illinois

About the 25th Forum: For the 25th year, the Forum offers inspiring prominent speakers in the intimacy of a regional meeting. Each year brings both "veteran" attendees and first-timers to gain skills, share and discuss important ideas, and develop engaging colleague relationships. Participants leave feeling personally refreshed and professionally renewed.

Submit a proposal: We welcome submissions on all topics important to behavioral science in family medicine. Please consider presenting:

• Outstanding features of behavioral science education
• Practices and methods that advance communication and interpersonal skills
• Evaluation of outcomes in system-wide patient care programs
• Innovative methods that help learners meet - or exceed-ACGME competency requirements

All proposals will be peer reviewed. Well-developed abstracts addressing this year's theme are preferred. Proposals that are not accepted will receive thoughtful feedback. Submission guidelines and proposal forms are attached.

Presentation formats:
Seminar (1 ½ hr) Present didactic information or panel discussions of specific topics or research with audience discussion and question-and-answer period.

Workshop (2 hr) Transmit and practice specific skills or work on a project using active participant involvement in small groups or using other appropriate methods. (Longer workshops may be considered.)

Networking breakfast (1 hr) Introduce a topic of interest briefly, guide an informal discussion with table guests sharing experiences and exploring ideas, and summarize follow-up steps.

Nominate an innovative teaching achievement: The Gabriel Smilkstein, MD Award for Innovation in Clinical Teaching is presented at the Forum. The award recognizes outstanding educational achievements. See attached nomination form.

Forum sponsors are the Department of Family and Community Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin, and the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine.

Submission deadline is April 2, 2004

Information: Contact Mary Ellen Radjenovich, Conference Coordinator, 414-456-8189 meradjen@mcw.edu or Vicki Straub, PhD, MBA, Program Chair straubv@health.missouri.edu.