The 27th Forum for Behavioral Science in Family Medicine
Finding Common Ground in an Age of Evolving Health Care
September 14-17, 2006

Submit your proposal electronically by March 13, 2006. Please go to www.stfm.org/forum to submit your proposal using the format provided there (title, presenter, abstract, goals, description, etc.) For submission questions, contact Bruce Phillips, 1-800-274-2237 ext 5405 or email bphillip@stfm.org.)

Who? Behavioral scientists, family physicians, medical educators and others interested in behavioral science in primary care are invited to submit proposals. We encourage collaborative presentations by family physician/behavioral scientist teams and with learners such as fellows and residents.

What? Submissions exploring the theme Finding Common Ground in an Age of Evolving Health Care will receive preference during the peer review process. Types of proposals commonly submitted to the Forum in Behavioral Science in Family Medicine include:
" Educational process/content such as the physician-patient encounter, physician-behavioral scientist collaboration, behavioral medicine curricula, teaching strategies, curriculum planning and evaluation, and effective educational tools.
" Detecting and managing clinical issues including priorities and skill development for family medicine practitioners with a focus on problems that challenge integration of best practices (e.g., domestic violence, chronic pain, AIDS, panic disorder).
" Other germane core and future ideas in family medicine, e.g., resident health and stress; role development of family medicine faculty; research in clinical, organizational, and educational topics.

Special tracks
The Humanities Track includes presentations that emphasize the integration of the arts into behavioral science training or make use of the arts to foster personal development.
The Clinical Track: Especially welcome are presentations with a clinical-behavioral focus designed for the practicing community-based physician for a one-day clinical track on Saturday, September 16th. Examples include weight loss interventions, brief management strategies for depression; effective health behavior change strategies, and general clinical reviews of psychiatric topics.

How? Select a format that best suits your purpose, methods, and content.

Seminar (1 ½ hrs) Transmit knowledge using lecture and/or panel presentation methods plus audience discussion and question and answer period.

Workshop (2 hrs) Present and practice skills in a specific area. Single or alternative approaches may be examined. Attendees participate in a project or task, frequently in small groups. While most workshops are 2 hours, a 3-hour workshop will be considered if justified.

Networking Breakfast (1 hr) This is an informal opportunity to share experiences and explore ideas. Presenters provide a 10-15 minute topic overview, and discussion ensues during the meal. Presenters also provide summary and follow-up steps. Handouts are encouraged, but no audiovisual equipment is available.

Focused Seminars The planning committee will consider combining proposals with similar themes or topics into a Focused Seminar. When submitting a proposal you will be asked to indicate your willingness to combine or consecutively present your topic with other presenters should a similar proposal be accepted.

Fees and registration: All presenters must register and pay the appropriate registration fees. There is a one-day registration rate and a reduced rate for residents, fellows, and medical students. A few tuition scholarships may become available for some residents. Please contact Forum organizers for more information.