Academic Meeting Presentations (State/Regional/National)
(LFMR faculty and residents; 2010-2015)
2015
Continuing Education Incorporated-University at Sea, November 2015, “Topics in Family
Medicine and Sports Medicine for Primary Care,” Bodine W.
Family Medicine Global Health AAFP National Conference, October 2015, “Introduction to
practicing obstetrics in the developing world: the training you need, the tools to bring and
hands-on skills session,” Smith A.
Family Medicine Education Consortium Northeast Region Meeting, Danvers, MA, October 2015,
“5 cases: an evidence based discussion of commonly asked contraceptive questions,”
Johnston J.
Family Medicine Education Consortium Northeast Region Meeting, Danvers, MA, October 2015,
“How to find your passion in Medicine in a little cup of coffee,” Sparks J.
Family Medicine Education Consortium Northeast Region Meeting, Danvers, MA, October 2015,
“Increasing Patient Access to LARCs While Increasing Resident Exposure to Contraceptive
Procedures,” Johnston J.
Family Medicine Education Consortium Northeast Region Meeting, Danvers MA, October 2015,
“POEM-pediatric obesity empowerment groups in practice,” Geller J.
Family Medicine Education Consortium Northeast Region Meeting, Danvers MA, October 2015,
“The Use of OMT in the Clinic,” Bodine W.
Family Medicine Education Consortium Northeast Region Meeting, Danvers MA, October 2015,
“Family Medicine Residency 4 Year Length of Training: What Do Residents Think?” Gravel J.
Family Medicine Education Consortium Northeast Region Meeting, Danvers, MA, October 2015,
“We learn by what walks through the door, or do we; Enhancing resident education in a
limited patient population,” Sparks J.
Family Medicine Education Consortium Northeast Region Meeting, Danvers, MA, October 2015,
“Working smarter, not harder: Programs, apps, systems and practical pointers that will make
you a better, more efficient teacher and physician,” Smith A.
North American Primary Care Research Group, Cancun, Mexico, October 2015, “Superutilizers
and Sisyphus: What Happens After Case Management Stops? ” Valdini AF, Smith A, Kazal
H, Olivieri M, Ells-O'Brien J.
LFMR Academic Presentations 2010-2015
Integrative Medicine for the Underserved Pre-Conference, Boston, MA, August 2015, “Nuts and
Bolts of Group Medical Visits: full day workshop,” Geller J.
AAFP National Conference of Family Medicine Residents and Medical Students, Kansas City,
MO, July 2015, “Applying to Residency: From Application to Interview” (Panel) Gravel J.
AAFP National Conference of Family Medicine Residents and Medical Students, Kansas City,
MO, July 2015, “Do’s and Don’ts of Residency Interviewing: Advanced Skills for Residency
Applicants,” Gravel J., Barr W., Nokes K.
Chronic Pain Breakthrough Collaborative, Washington, DC, June 2015, “Using Group Medical
Visits to Treat Chronic Pain,” Geller J.
The Kraft Center for Community Health Leadership, Boston, MA, June 2015, "Our Clinic
Patients and their ED Use: Insights into the lives of our low acuity Super-Utilizers," (Poster)
Carpenter EA, Smith A, Ells-O'Brien, J, Tong S, Olivieri M, Kazal H, Valdini, A.
The Kraft Center for Community Health Leadership, Boston, MA, June 2015, "Power in
Partnerships," (Panel Discussion) Raser R.
AAFP Family Medicine Congressional Conference, Washington, DC, May 2015, “Teaching
Health Centers,” (General session) Gravel J.
Tufts University School of Medicine 2015 Primary Care Precepting Conference, May 2015,
“Don't Hit Me Over the Head With It: Managing Concussions,” Bodine W.
Greater Lawrence Family Health Center (CME Lecture), Lawrence, MA, May 2015, “Vivitrol
Treatment for Alcohol and Opiate Abuse,” Sorcinelli M.
AOASM 2015 Annual Conference, Philadelphia, PA, April 2015, “Role of the Team Physician in
a Disaster,” Bodine W.
AMSSM 2015 Annual Conference, Hollywood, FL, April 2015, “Basic OMT and Sideline
OMT,” Bodine W.
Massachusetts Academy of Family Physicians Advocacy Day, Boston, MA, April 2015,
“Overview and Tips on Advocacy,” Gravel J.
Society of Teachers of Family Medicine, Orlando, FL, April 2015, “Advanced/Surgical
Obstetrics Training During Residency: An Area of Concentration Model,” Stewart R, Barr W,
Edgings-Pryce E, LaFlamme E.
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LFMR Academic Presentations 2010-2015
Society of Teachers of Family Medicine, Orlando, FL, April 2015, “A Practical Guide to
Developing Areas of Concentration: Experience at a Community Based Residency,” Gravel J.
Society of Teachers of Family Medicine, Orlando, FL, April 2015, “Building a Family Doctor for
the Next 40 Years: Using the Program Evaluation Committee (PEC) for Curricular
Evaluation as a Visioning Process, Society of Teachers of Family Medicine,” Marshall C,
Barr W, Gravel J, Tong S.
Society of Teachers of Family Medicine, Orlando, FL, April 2015, “Maternity Care Training in
Family Medicine: Time to Adopt the Tiered System and Rigorous Assessment of
Competency,” Gravel J.
Society of Teachers of Family Medicine, Orlando, FL, April 2015, “Postpartum contraception:
Increasing patient access while maximizing resident education,” Johnston J, McDonald J.
Society of Teachers of Family Medicine, Orlando, FL, April 2015, “Teaching residents to
troubleshoot difficult questions about abortion care,” (Roundtable Presentation) Pierce C,
Prine L, Hendriks E, Johnston J.
Society of Teachers of Family Medicine, Orlando, FL, April 2015, “The Great Debate in Family
Medicine: Should Our Residencies Require 3 Years or 4?” Gravel J.
Society of Teachers of Family Medicine, Orlando, FL, April 2015, “The AFMRD Residency
Performance Index: How Faculty and Staff Can Use It To Improve,” Gravel J.
Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, April 2015, “Social Determinants of Health
and a Life in Medicine. Health Equity and the Social Determinants of Health,” (Lecture)
Raser J.
AAFP Program Directors’ Workshop / Residency Program Solutions Residency Education
Symposium, Kansas City, MO, March 2015, “Innovation Showcase: Learning Spanish to
Proficiency in Residency – ¡Sí Tú Puedes! ” Gravel J.
AAFP Program Directors’ Workshop / Residency Program Solutions Residency Education
Symposium, Kansas City, MO, March 2015, “The Great Debate in Family Medicine: Should
Our Residencies Require Three Years or Four? ” Gravel J.
ACOFP 2015 Annual Conference, Las Vegas, NV, March 2015, “Practical Approaches to
Common Orthopedic Conditions in Primary Care,” Bodine W.
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LFMR Academic Presentations 2010-2015
Lawrence Mayor’s Health Service Task Force Professional Speaker Series, Lawrence, MA,
March 2015, “Opiate Addiction in the Community,” Sorcinelli M.
Massachusetts Academy of Family Physicians Annual Meeting, March 2015, “ADHD Update:
Practical Pointers for the Family Physician,” Marshall C, Smith A.
Massachusetts Academy of Family Physicians Annual Meeting, March 2015, “Lawrence Family
Medicine Residency Transition to a Four Year Residency,” Barr W, Mygatt C, Tong S,
Marshall C, Gravel J.
Massachusetts Academy of Family Physicians Annual Meeting, March 2015, “Predictors of
Emergency Department Use for Non-emergent Problems: Multi-morbidity and Psychological
Co-morbidity,” Smith A, Valdini A, Olivieri M, Kazal H, Ells-O’Brien J.
Massachusetts Academy of Family Physicians Annual Meeting, March 2015, “Success on Your
Match Day: Preparing, Applying, & Interviewing at FM Residencies,” Gravel J.
Massachusetts Academy of Family Physicians Annual Meeting, March 2015,“The Preparticipation Physical Examination: Benefits and Recommendations,” Bodine W.
Massachusetts Academy of Family Physicians Annual Meeting, March 2015, “Updates in
Hepatitis C Management for the Primary Care Clinician: 2015,” Bositis C.
Merrimack College (Lecture at Global Health Course), North Andover, MA, March 2015,
“Pediatric Anemia in the Developing World,” Valdini A.
Annual UMass Foundations in Global Health Course, Worcester, MA. February 2013, 2014,
2015, “Global Child Health,” McKersie R.
Merrimack College Global Health Course, Andover, MA, February 2014, July 2014, February
2015, “Community Building and Sustainable Development in Nepal,” McKersie, R.
Cambridge Health Alliance, 4th Annual IM Retreat, Malden, MA, January 2015, “Empowering
Patients to Better Care for Themselves,” Geller J.
2014
North American Primary Care Research Group, New York, November 2014, “Predictors of
Emergency Department Use for Non-Emergent Problems: Multimorbidity and Psychologic
Co-Morbidity,” Valdini A, Smith A, Olivieri M, Kazal H.
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LFMR Academic Presentations 2010-2015
North American Primary Care Research Group, New York, November 2014, “One Year Followup of Two interventions in Frequent Emergency Department (ED) Users for Non-emergent
conditions: Coping with Loneliness and Depression,” Smith A, Valdini A, Ells-O’Brien J,
Olivieri M, Kazal H, Tong S.
Boston Medical Center, Healthcare for the Homeless Grand Rounds, October 2014,
“Empowerment Group Medical Visits for the Poor and Homeless,” Geller J.
Family Medicine Education Consortium Northeast Region Meeting, Arlington, VA, October
2014, “Global Health and Obstetrics,” (Workshop Presentation) Smith A.
Family Medicine Education Consortium Northeast Region Meeting, Arlington, VA, October
2014, “The Great Debate in Family Medicine: Should Our Residencies Require 3 Years or
4?” Gravel J.
OMED 2014 Annual AOA Conference, Seattle, WA, October 2014, “OMT From the Clinic to the
Sidelines,” Bodine W.
AAFP Global Health Work Shop, San Diego, CA, September 2014, “Two Decades of Sustainable
Development in Nepal. Lessons Learned,” McKersie R.
Integrative Medicine for the Underserved Annual Conference, Portland, OR, September 2014,
“The Pediatric Obesity Empowerment Model: group medical visits (POEM GMV),” Geller J.
AAFP National Conference of Family Medicine Residents and Medical Students, Kansas City,
MO, August 2014, “Applying to Residency: From Application to Interview,” Gravel J.
AAFP National Conference of Family Medicine Residents and Medical Students, Kansas City,
MO, August 2014, “Do’s and Don’ts of Residency Interviewing: Advanced Skills for
Residency Applicants,” Gravel J.
Regional Osteopathic Medical Education (ROME) Conference, August 2014, “Sports Related
Concussion-Return to Play and the Classroom,” Bodine W.
Greater Lawrence Family Health Center (CME), Lawrence, MA, July 2014, “Quality Family
Planning: New CDC Recommendations and Evidence Based algorithms,” Johnston J.
Military Child Education Coalition, Washington, DC, July 2014, “Group Medical Visits using an
Empowerment Curriculum for Children and Adolescents,” Geller J.
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LFMR Academic Presentations 2010-2015
New England AIDS Education and Training Center, Dorchester, MA, June 2014, “10 Things
Every PCP Needs to Know About HIV and Hepatitis C in 2014. HCV Updates for the
Community Health Center Clinical Provider,” Bositis C.
The Kraft Center for Community Health Leadership, Boston, MA, June 2014, "Safe Routes to
School and Community Based Promotion of Physical Activity in Lawrence," (Poster) Raser J.
Brown Family Medicine Grand Rounds, Pawtucket, RI, May 2014, “Updates in Hepatitis C
Management for the Primary Care Physician: 2014.” Bositis C.
Institute for Functional Medicine Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA, May 2014,
“Empowerment Group Visits: Practical Skill Development,” Geller J.
Lifelong Medical Center, Berkeley, CA, May 2014, “Group Medical Visits using an
Empowerment Model,” Geller J.
Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers Annual Community Health Institute, May
2014, “ Promoting Active Transportation to School in Lawrence,” Raser J.
Society of Teachers in Family Medicine, San Antonio, TX, May 2014, “An Eight-year Evaluation
of a Resident’s Second Language Instruction Program: Yes, It’s Possible,” Valdini A, Augart
C, Olivieri M, Barr W.
Society of Teachers in Family Medicine National Conference, San Antonio, TX, May 2014, “An
innovative, cloud- based, clinical tool for the promotion of resident specific education,”
Yagoda N, Gravel J, Barr W, Sparks J.
Society of Teachers of Family Medicine National Conference, San Antonio, TX, May 2014,
“Expanding HIV Care Within Family Medicine Residencies: Developing HIV Curricula
Toward Mastery of Core Competencies,” (Abstract S22) Wheat S, Bositis C, Nusser J, Prasad
R, Selwyn PA.
Society of Teachers in Family Medicine National Conference, San Antonio, TX, May 2014,
“Fmfocus - A Multi-site Validation Study of Prenatal Ultrasound Training for Family
Medicine Residents,” Gravel J.
Society of Teachers in Family Medicine National Conference, San Antonio, TX, May 2014,
“Learning Spanish In Residency – Yes It Is Possible (It Can Be Done!)” Gravel J.
Society of Teachers in Family Medicine National Conference, San Antonio, TX, May 2014,
“Speed Mentoring- Teaching,” Gravel J.
Greater Lawrence Family Health Center (CME Lecture), Lawrence, MA, May 2014, “Office
Based Addiction Treatment: New Challenges and Rewards,” Sorcinelli M.
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LFMR Academic Presentations 2010-2015
Conference on Adolescent Health Care, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, April 2014,
“Group Medical Visits in Adolescent Health Care,” Geller J.
AAFP Program Directors’ Workshop / Residency Program Solutions Residency Education
Symposium, Kansas City MO, March 2014, “Advocacy Skills for Family Medicine: Getting
Legislators to Increase Funding for Your Program,” Gravel J.
AAFP Program Directors’ Workshop / Residency Program Solutions Residency Education
Symposium, Kansas City MO, March 2014, “The Four-Year Residency in Family Medicine:
A Conversation with the Directors of the Nation’s Most Fully Developed Programs,” Gravel
J.
AAFP Program Directors’ Workshop / Residency Program Solutions Residency Education
Symposium, Kansas City MO, March 2014, “The Four-Year Residency in Family Medicine,”
(Breakfast Table Discussion) Gravel J.
ACGME Length of Training Symposium, Kansas City MO, March 2014, “Lawrence FMR 4
Year Curriculum,” Gravel J.
Lawrence General Hospital Grand Rounds- Risk Management, Lawrence, MA, March 2014,
“Sports Related Concussion and Head Injuries,” Bodine W.
Massachusetts Academy of Family Physicians Annual Meeting, March 2014, “Advocacy Skills
101 and Mass. Legislative Update,” Gravel J.
Massachusetts Academy of Family Physicians Annual Meeting, March 2014, “Gynecologic
Procedures Workshop,” Johnston J.
Massachusetts Academy of Family Physicians Annual Meeting, March 2014, “Increasing Access
to Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC): Implementing a Post-Partum Etonogestrel
Protocol,” (Poster) McDonald J, Johnston J.
Massachusetts Academy of Family Physicians Annual Meeting, March 2014, “Joint Injection
Workshop,” Bodine W.
Massachusetts Academy of Family Physicians Annual Meeting, March 2014, “Lawrence FMR 4
Year Residency Curriculum,” Barr W, Krolikowski A, Tong S, VanDenBerghe C, Gravel J.
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LFMR Academic Presentations 2010-2015
Massachusetts Academy of Family Physicians Annual Meeting (CME), March 2014, “Office
Based Addiction Treatment: Becoming a Certified Buprenorphine (Suboxone) Prescriber,”
Sorcinelli M.
Massachusetts Academy of Family Physicians Annual Meeting, March 2014, “President’s
Address,” Gravel J.
Massachusetts Academy of Family Physicians Annual Meeting, March 2014, “Sports Related
Concussion and Head Injuries,” Bodine W.
Massachusetts Academy of Family Physicians Annual Meeting, March 2014, “Student &
Resident Forum: Career Options in Family Medicine,” Gravel J.
Tufts Medical School Master’s program in Pain, Boston, MA, March 2014, “Changing
Healthcare; A demonstration of change in the medical system,” Geller J.
Lawrence General Hospital Round presentation, Lawrence, MA, February 2014, “ Group Medical
Visits in Lawrence,” Geller J.
2013
Greater Lawrence Family Health Center Grand Rounds, Lawrence, MA, December 2013, “Sports
Related Concussion,” Bodine W.
Center for Clinical & Translational Science’s Annual Community Engagement and Research
Symposium, Worcester, MA, November, 2013, “Loneliness and Depression in Frequent ED
Users for Non-emergent Conditions: Primary Care is Not Enough,” (Poster) A Valdini, A
Smith, S Tony, E Carpenter, J Ells O’Brien, M Olivieri, T Pena, H Kazal.
Family Medicine Education Consortium Northeast Region Meeting, Philadelphia, PA, November
2013, “Advocacy Skills: Speaking Truth to Power to Get Results,” Gravel J.
Family Medicine Education Consortium Northeast Region Meeting, Philadelphia, PA, November
2013, “Community Based Placements: A Model for Integrating Community Collaboration in
Family Medicine Residency Training,” Raser J.
Family Medicine Education Consortium Northeast Region Meeting, Philadelphia, PA, November
2013, “Development of a Competency-Based Curriculum in Care of the Underserved,” Raser
J.
Family Medicine Education Consortium Northeast Region Meeting, Philadelphia, PA, November
2013, “Teaching Health Centers (Family Medicine Residency CHC’s)” Gravel J.
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LFMR Academic Presentations 2010-2015
Family Medicine Education Consortium Northeast Region Meeting, Philadelphia, PA, November
2013, “Why Students Should Consider a Four-Year Family Medicine Residency,” Gravel J.
North American Primary Care Research Group, Ottawa, Canada, November 2013, “Loneliness
and Depression in Frequent Users of Emergency Departments for Non-Emergent Conditions,”
Smith A, Valdini A, Ells-O'Brien J.
North American Primary Care Research Group, Ottawa, Canada, November 2013, “ Relationship
With Primary Care Physician at a FQHC Among Emergency Room Super-Utilizers in an
Underserved Community,” (Poster) S Tong, H Kazal, A Valdini.
North American Primary Care Research Group, Ottawa, Canada, November 2013, “ SuperUtililizers' Stories: Exploring Through Patient Narratives Why Super-Utilizers Go to the ED
in Lieu of Primary Care,” Carpenter E, Valdini A, Smith A, O'Brien J, Tong S, Olivieri M,
Cohen M, Kazal H, Pena T.
Childhood Obesity in the Community: Turning Science into Care, Boston, MA, October 2013,
“POEM-GMV (Pediatric Obesity Empowerment Group Medical Visit) as Treatment for
Obesity in an Underverved Community,” Geller J.
Massachusetts Medical Society Medical and Dental Student Conference on International Health,
October 2013, “Medical Service Learning in Rural Nicaragua; Working With Immigrant
Populations; Language Study Abroad,” (Presenter and panel member) Valdini A.
OMED 2013 Annual AOA Conference, Las Vegas, NV, October 2013, “Hip Pain in Athletes,”
Bodine W.
The Seventh National Health Research Conference, Lusaka, October 2013, “EEG Evaluation of
New-onset Seizure in HIV-positive Patients at the University Teaching Hospital,” (Abstract
22) Siddiqi OK, Elafros M, Sikazwe I, Mulwani I, Bositis C, Koralnik IJ, Kalungwana L,
Potchen M, Birbeck GL, Theodore WH.
The Seventh National Health Research Conference, Lusaka, October 2013, “ Etiology of New
Onset Seizure in HIV+ Zambian Adults,” (Abstract 64) Siddiqi OK, Elafros M, Sikazwe I,
Bositis C, Potchen MJ, Koralnik IJ, Theodore WH, Birbeck GL.
The Seventh National Health Research Conference, Lusaka, October 2013, “First-Time Seizures,
HIV, and Lumbar Puncture Acceptance at UTH, Lusaka,” (Abstract 114) Sikazwe I, Elafros
M, Siddiqi O, Koralnik IJ, Kalungwana L, Bositis C, Theodore WH, Potchen M, Birbeck GL.
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LFMR Academic Presentations 2010-2015
The Seventh National Health Research Conference, Lusaka, October 2013, “Opportunistic
Infection as an Underlying Cause of Seizure in HIV-Positive Patients at the University
Teaching Hospital in Lusaka,” (Abstract 18). Elafros M, Siddiqi O, Sikazwe I, Koralnik IJ,
Kalungwana L, Theodore WH, Potchen M, Birbeck GL, Bositis C
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Grand Round Presentation, Pittsburg PA, October 2013,
“Group Medical Visits Using an Empowerment Model,” Geller J.
International Conference on Residency Education, Alberta, Canada, September 2013, “Residents’
Reaction to a Written Reflective Exercise,” Gravel J.
Kraft Center for Primary Care, Boston, MA, September 2013, “Leadership in a Community
Health Center,” Gravel J.
AAFP National Conference of Family Medicine Residents and Medical Students, Kansas City,
MO, August 2013, “Do’s and Don’ts of Residency Interviewing: Advanced Skills for
Residency Applicants,” Gravel J.
Integrative Medicine for the Underserved Annual Conference Santa Clara, CA, August 2013,
“Functional Medicine for the Underserved using Group Empowerment Model,” Geller, J.
Integrative Medicine for the Underserved Annual Conference Santa Clara, CA, August 2013,
“Using Participatory Decision-Making to Progress the IM4U organization,” Geller, J.
Albert Schweitzer Fellowship Awards Ceremony, Chicago, IL, May 2013, “Importance of
Volunteerism,” McKersie R.
AAFP Family Medicine Congressional Conference, Washington, DC, May 2013, “Teaching
Health Centers,” (Plenary Address) Gravel J.
Greater Lawrence Family Health Center (CME Lecture), Lawrence, MA, May 2013, “Office
Based Addiction Treatment,” Sorcinelli M.
NECC Service Learning Graduation, Lawrence, MA, May 2013, “Importance of Service
Learning,” McKersie R.
Society of Teachers of Family Medicine 2013 National Conference, Baltimore, MD, May 2013,
“ACGME’s 4 Year Length of Training Pilot: Grassroots Disruptive Change & The Class of
2016,” Gravel J.
Society of Teachers of Family Medicine 2013 National Conference, Baltimore, MD, May 2013,
“Can I Care for Patients With HIV? Building Competency in HIV Care in Family Medicine
Residencies,” (Abstract S35) Kinney RG, Patrick G, Nusser J, Selwyn PA, Bositis C,
Kirchner JT, Prasad R.
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LFMR Academic Presentations 2010-2015
Society of Teachers of Family Medicine 2013 National Conference, Baltimore, MD, May 2013,
“Going Viral: Integrating HIV Primary Care Into the DNA of Your Residency's PatientCentered Medical Home,” (Abstract L50B) Nusser JA, Selwyn PA, Kirchner JT, Patrick G,
Kinney RG, Bositis C.
Society of Teachers of Family Medicine 2013 National Conference, Baltimore, MD, May 2013,
“Hospitalist Involvement in Family Medicine Training (CERA Survey Results),” Gravel J.
Society of Teachers of Family Medicine 2013 National Conference, Baltimore, MD, May 2013,
“Inter-organizational collaborative care: Challenges in Leadership,” Sparks J.
Society of Teachers of Family Medicine, May 2013, “Participatory Decision-Making as an
Organizational Tool: Lessons learned from IM4US,” Geller J.
Society of Teachers of Family Medicine 2013 National Conference, Baltimore, MD, May 2013,
“PCMH Centered Longitudinal Didactic Curriculum,” Gravel J.
Society of Teachers of Family Medicine, May 2013, “Rx for Social Health: Toward a PatientCentered Medical Community,” Marshall C.
Society of Teachers of Family Medicine 2013 National Conference, Baltimore, MD, May 2013,
“Special Session: 2013 Innovative Program and Advocacy Award Winners- Mass. Appeal:
Advocating for Funding Your Residency or Department When Feeling Blue, Seeing Red, and
Needing Green,” Gravel J.
Society of Teachers of Family Medicine, May 2013, “Using the Pediatric Obesity Empowerment
Group Visit Model to Treat Obesity in Underserved Settings,” Geller J.
AAFP Program Directors’ Workshop / Residency Program Solutions Residency Education
Symposium, Kansas City, MO, April 2013, “4 Year Residency Discussion Table,”
(Moderator) Gravel J.
AAFP Program Directors’ Workshop / Residency Program Solutions Residency Education
Symposium, Kansas City, MO, April 2013, “ACGME 4-Year Length of Training Pilot
Programs: Why We Applied & Early Learnings from the Field,” Gravel J.
AAFP Program Directors’ Workshop / Residency Program Solutions Residency Education
Symposium, Kansas City, MO, April 2013, “Let's Get Together - A Resident Driven Group
Prenatal Visit Model,” Gravel J.
Tufts Medical School Second Year Class, Boston, MA, April 2013, “Hypnosis for stress
reduction,” Geller J.
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LFMR Academic Presentations 2010-2015
Massachusetts Academy of Family Physicians Annual Meeting & Spring Refresher, Leominster,
MA, March 2013, “President’s Address,” Gravel J.
Massachusetts Academy of Family Physicians Annual Meeting & Spring Refresher, Leominster,
MA, March 2013, “Student & Resident Forum: Family Medicine Organizations,” Gravel J.
Teaching Health Center Conference, Washington, DC, February 2013, “Measuring Resident
Quality of Health Care,” Gravel J.
Ten State Conference -New York State Academy of Family Physicians, New York, NY, February
2013 “Family Medicine in Massachusetts under ‘Romney Care,’” Gravel J.
Ten State Conference -New York State Academy of Family Physicians, New York, NY, February
2013 “Nurse Practitioner Independent Practice,” (Panel) Gravel J.
Grand Rounds Lawrence General Hospital, Lawrence, MA, January 2013, “Twenty Years of
Sustainable Development in Rural Nepal,” McKersie R.
2012
North American Primary Care Research Group, New Orleans, LA, December 2012, “Comparison
of Two Medical Home-based Interventions to Reduce Emergency Room Utilization: A Cost
Effectiveness Analysis,”(Poster) Tong S, Smith A, Valdini A.
Center for Clinical & Translational Science’s Annual Community Engagement and Research
Symposium, Worcester, MA, November, 2012, “Comparison of Completion Rates of
Colorectal Cancer Screening in a Community Health Center: gFOBT v. FIT,” (Poster)
Olivieri M, Sprunck-Harrild K, Greaney M, Valdini A, Buttenwieser S, Cleghorn GD.
14th Annual International Meeting of the Institute of Human Virology, October 2012, “Genotypic
resistance patterns in patients failing first line ART regimen in Zambia,” (Oral Presentation
B111) Gashongore I, Bositis C, Hachaambwa L.
AAFP Congress of Delegates, Philadelphia PA, October 2012, “Chapter Presidents/PresidentElects Forum,” (Moderator) Gravel J.
Annual Meeting for the American Neurologic Association, Boston, October 2012, “Seizure
Etiology and Outcome in HIV+ Zambian Adults,” (Abstract M1224) Siddiqi OK, Elafros M,
Sikazwe I, Bositis C, Potchen MJ, Koralnik IJ, Theodore W, Birbeck GL.
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LFMR Academic Presentations 2010-2015
Center for Primary Care Innovations Conference, Boston, MA, October 2012, “Lawrence FMR: 4
Year Residency Project,” Barr W, Gravel J.
Collaborative Family Healthcare Association 13th Annual Conference, Philadelphia, PA, October
2012, “Dual interviews: Moving Beyond Didactics to Train Primary Care Providers in the
Biopsychosocial Model,” Anderson J, Ramos J, Carter S.
The Well Community Project, Samueli Institute Tilghman Island, Maryland, October 2012,
“Group Medical Visits as part of a healthy community,” Geller J.
Family Medicine Education Consortium Northeast Region Meeting, Cleveland, OH, September
2012, “Rx for Social Health,” Marshall C.
Family Medicine Education Consortium Northeast Region Meeting, Cleveland, OH, September
2012, “Your Residency (and Hospital) Might Close: A Useful “Residency Value Tool” for
Proactively Protecting Your Residency,” Gravel J.
Integrative Medicine for the Underserved Pre-Conference, San Jose, CA, September 2012,
“Group Medical Visits: Nuts and Bolts Training,” Geller J.
Integrative Medicine for the Underserved Pre-Conference, San Jose, CA, September 2012,
“Hypnosis in underserved medicine introduction,” Geller J.
University of Massachusetts Medical School, 1st, 2nd Year Student Elective, Worcester, MA,
September 2012, “Understanding and Improving the US Health Care System –
Advocacy,” Gravel J.
AAFP National Conference of Family Medicine Residents and Medical Students, Kansas City,
MO, August 2012, “Applying to Residency: From Application to Interview,” Gravel J.
AAFP National Conference of Family Medicine Residents and Medical Students, Kansas City,
MO, August 2012, “Do’s and Don’ts of Residency Interviewing: Advanced Skills for
Residency Applicants,” Gravel J.
AAFP Workshop for Directors of Family Medicine Residencies, Kansas City, MO, June 2012,
“The Residency Performance Index (RPI): A Tool for Program Quality Improvement,”
Gravel J.
Brown Family Medicine Grand Rounds, Pawtucket, RI, June 2012, “Updates in Hepatitis C
Management for the Primary Care Physician: 2012.” Bositis C.
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LFMR Academic Presentations 2010-2015
The Center of Integrated Primary Care, UMASS Medical School, Worcester, MA, June 2012,
“The Empowerment Model of Group Medical Visits in Underserved Communities,” (Video
Lecture) Geller J.
AAFP Annual Leadership Forum, Kansas City, MO, May 2012, “Chapter Presidents/PresidentElects Forum,” (Moderator) Gravel J.
Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers Annual Community Health Institute, May
2012, “Prescription for Social Health,” Raser J.
AOASM 27th Annual Clinical Conference, Louisville, KY, April 2012, “Protein Overuse in
Athletes,” Bodine W.
Brown Global Health Interest Group, Pawtucket, RI, April 2012,“Global HIV Medicine – One
Family Physician’s Journey,” Bositis C.
Nutrition and Health Conference (9th Annual), Boston, MA, April 2012, “Using the Group
Medical Visit Empowerment Model to Reduce Obesity, Increase Health, And Create Lifestyle
Changes in Underserved Communities,” Geller J.
Rivier College, Nashua, NH, April 2012, “The Integrated Medical Home – A Comprehensive
Model of Care,” (Panel Discussion on Role of Nurse Practitioners in the Medical Home
Model) Geller J.
Society of Teachers of Family Medicine, 2012 Annual Spring Conference, Seattle, WA, April
2012, “Advancing the patient centered medical home in family medicine programs to include
extended obstetrics/gynecological services,” Sparks J, Gravel J.
Society of Teachers of Family Medicine, 2012 Annual Spring Conference, Seattle, WA, April
2012, “Introduction of a Teaching Video to Model Collaborative Care in Family Medicine
Training,” Anderson J, Carter S, Ramos J.
Massachusetts Academy of Family Physicians Annual Meeting & Spring Refresher, Boston, MA,
March 2012, “Patient Centered Medical Home Panel Discussion,” Gravel J.
Massachusetts Academy of Family Physicians Annual Meeting & Spring Refresher, Boston, MA,
March 2012, “Student & Resident Forum: Why Family Medicine: an Open Discussion,”
Gravel J.
Tufts Medical School, TONE Student Group, Boston, MA, February 2012, “Communicating
Nutritional Information to the Poor and Underserved,” Geller J.
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LFMR Academic Presentations 2010-2015
Dartmouth Medical School (MLK Memorial), January 2012, “Helping the Dream Come True:
Freedom, Poverty and Health,” (Keynote Speaker) Valdini A.
Greater Nashua Mental Health Center, Nashua, NH, January 2012, “Empowerment model for
mental health in groups and with individuals,” Geller, J.
American Society of Addiction Medicine 2012 Medical-Scientific Conference, 2012, “OBOT
(Office-Based Opioid Treatment) for the Underserved: Using a Patient-Centered Approach to
Treat Addiction in a Community Health Center,” Sorcinelli, M.
International AIDS Conference (19th), 2012, “Effectiveness of EFV- based ART regimens in
young children requiring TB/HIV co-treatment: a possible treatment option for resourcelimited settings,” (Abstract MOPE041), van Dijk JH, Sutcliffe CG, Hamangaba F, Bositis C,
Watson DC, Moss WJ.
2011
AFMRD Webinar, November 2011, “Advanced GME Finance,” (Moderator) Gravel J.
AFMRD Webinar, November 2011, “Basic GME Finance,” (Moderator) Gravel J.
Cambridge Health Alliance Department of Pediatrics Grand Rounds, Cambridge, MA, November
2011, “Sports Related Concussion,” Bodine W.
Cambridge Health Alliance Sports Medicine Symposium, Harvard Medical School CME Series,
Cambridge, MA, November 2011. “Dermatologic Disorders of the Athlete.” Bodine W.
North American Primary Care Research Group, Banff, Alberta, November 2011, “An
Exploratory Qualitative Study of Diabetics With Inadequate Health Literacy, Yet Good
Glucose Control,” Valdini A, Augart C, Diaz S, Olivieri M.
North American Primary Care Research Group, Banff, Alberta, November 2011, “Self-Efficacy
and Emotional Burden of diabetes Among Diabetics With Inadequate Health Literacy and
Good Glycemic Control.” Valdini A, Diaz S.
Choice Plus Network IPA Annual Meeting, Haverhill, MA, October 2011, “The Patient-Centered
Medical Home: The Foundation for ACOs,” (Featured Speaker) Gravel J.
Collaborative Family Healthcare Association 13th Annual Conference, Philadelphia, PA, October
2011, “Lessons learned from implementing an Integrated Behavioral Health model in the
provision of services for people living with HIV/AIDS in Puerto Rico,” Ramos J, Toro V.
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LFMR Academic Presentations 2010-2015
Family Medicine Education Consortium, Northeast Regional Meeting, Danvers, MA, October
2011, “Breastfeeding in Lawrence, MA: a Qualitative Community Needs Assessment,”
(Poster) Lawrence K, Barr W, Valdini A.
Family Medicine Education Consortium, Northeast Regional Meeting, Danvers, MA, October
2011, “Doctors Without PowerPoint: Lasting Impact Through Educating Local Health
Workers,” Costello K, Affel M, Sanchez D, Valdini A, Kalman R, Chamberlain LB, Augart
C.
Family Medicine Education Consortium, Northeast Regional Meeting, Danvers, MA, October
2011, “Effect of International Rotations on Family Medicine Residents’ Empathy and
Perception: a Pilot Educational Study,” (Poster) Affel M, Olivieri M, Valdini A.
Family Medicine Education Consortium, Northeast Regional Meeting, Danvers, MA, October
2011, “Establishing and Maintaining a Group Medical Visit Program for Pediatric Obesity
Using an Empowerment Model: A Self-Sustaining Model for Health for the Underserved,”
Geller J.
Family Medicine Education Consortium, Northeast Regional Meeting, Danvers, MA, October
2011, “Increasing the Number of FM Graduates by Creating Partnerships Between a
CHC/FQHC and a FMRP” Gravel J.
Family Medicine Education Consortium, Northeast Regional Meeting, Danvers, MA, October
2011, “OFF THE MAP: Medical tools and techniques for remote, resource-poor locations,”
Sanchez D, Valdini A, Kalman R, Affel M, Costello K, Chamberlain LB, Augart C.
Family Medicine Education Consortium, Northeast Regional Meeting, Danvers, MA, October
2011, “Patient-Centered Papaya Workshop,” Johnston J.
Family Medicine Education Consortium, Northeast Regional Meeting, Danvers, MA, October
2011, “Pediatric Obesity Empowerment Model for Group Medical Visits (POEM-GMV):
Retrospective Study of the Efficacy of Empowerment-based Group Medical Visits on
Pediatric Obesity at the Greater Lawrence Family Health Center,” Geller J.
Family Medicine Education Consortium, Northeast Regional Meeting, Danvers, MA, October
2011, “Preparing for an International Service Trip,” Augart C, Valdini A, Sanchez D, Affel
M, Costello K, Kalman R, Chamberlain LB.
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LFMR Academic Presentations 2010-2015
Family Medicine Education Consortium, Northeast Regional Meeting, Danvers, MA, October
2011, “Top 10 Reasons for Training or Teaching in a Teaching Health Center: But Is It For
Me?” Gravel J.
Family Medicine Education Consortium, Northeast Regional Meeting, Danvers, MA, October
2011, “Victim or Culprit? The Use of Osteopathic Structural Examination in Identifying the
Cause of Musculoskeletal Injuries.” Bodine W.
Partnership for Primary Care Workforce Capitol Hill Briefing, Washington, DC, October 2011,
“Primary Care: Where Are We Today and Where Do We Need to Go?” Gravel J.
The Harvard Medical School Center for Primary Care’s First Annual Innovations Conference,
Boston, MA, October 2011, “¡Sí, Tú Puedes! The Lawrence Model of Language Training
During Residency,” (Poster) Valdini A, Augart C, Olivieri M.
Tufts Medical Center Class of 2011 Graduation, Boston, MA, October 2011, “Using advanced
communication skills to effectively motivate patients, Limited time offer!” (Keynote Speaker)
Geller J.
Cambridge Health Alliance Department of Family Medicine Grand Rounds, Cambridge, MA,
September 2011, “Sports Related Concussion,” Bodine W.
AAFP National Conference of Family Medicine Residents and Medical Students, Kansas City,
MO, August 2011, “Applying to Residency: From Application to Interview,” Gravel J.
AAFP National Conference of Family Medicine Residents and Medical Students, Kansas City,
MO, August 2011, “Do’s and Don’ts of Residency Interviewing: Advanced Skills for
Residency Applicants,” Gravel J.
AAFP National Conference of Family Medicine Residents and Medical Students, Kansas City,
MO, August 2011, “Teaching Health Centers: An Idea Whose Time Has Come,” Gravel J.
Family Medicine Working Party, Santa Fe, NM, August 2011, “Update on AFMRD Strategic
Plan,” Gravel J.
Greater Lawrence Family Health Center (CME), Lawrence, MA, July 2011, “Contraceptive
Update: Tips, Tricks, and Crazy New Ideas,” Johnston J.
Integrative Medicine for the Underserved, Santa Rosa, CA, July 2011, “The Empowerment
Model of Group Visits,” (Plenary Speaker) Geller J.
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LFMR Academic Presentations 2010-2015
AAFP Workshop for Directors of Family Medicine Residencies, Kansas City, MO, June 2011,
“Do You Know Your Residency Program’s RPI?” Gravel J.
Lawrence General Hospital (Workshop for LGH Hospitalists), June 2011, “Adult Learning
Theory and Planning Teaching Encounters,” Valdini A.
5th INTEREST Workshop, Dar es Salam,Tanzania, May 2011, “Effectiveness of EFV-based ART
regimens in young children requiring TB/HIV co-treatment: a possible treatment option for
resource-limited settings?” van Dijk JH, Sutcliffe CG, Hamangaba F, Bositis C, Watson DC,
Moss WJ.
Teaching Health Center Conference, Washington, DC, May 2011, “Lawrence Family Medicine
Residency-Evaluation Methods” Health Resources Service Administration (HRSA),” Gravel
J.
Massachusetts Academy of Family Physicians, Spring refresher, April 2011, “A Family
Physician’s Guide to Diagnosing Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder: First,
Communication,” Johnston J.
Society of Teachers of Family Medicine, New Orleans, Louisiana, April 2011, “Establishing And
Maintaining Group Medical Visits In Underserved Communities,” Geller J.
Society of Teachers of Family Medicine, New Orleans, Louisiana, April 2011, “Teaching Health
Centers: Opportunity Is Knocking,” Barr WB, Gravel J, Valdini A.
Society of Teachers of Family Medicine, New Orleans, Louisiana, April 2011, “This Is Feedback:
Translating Feedback into Individualized Learning Points/ Plans,” Gravel J.
Residency Program Solutions Annual Conference, Kansas City, MO, April 2011, “Acting
Courageously: Program Directors' Experiences with Terminating Residents,” Gravel J.
Association of Departments of Family Medicine (ADFM) Annual Conference, Charleston, SC,
February 2011, “Teaching Health Centers,” Gravel J.
Association of Departments of Family Medicine (ADFM) Annual Conference, Charleston, SC,
February 2011, “Family Medicine and Dept of Veterans Affairs,” Gravel J.
Association of Departments of Family Medicine (ADFM) Annual Conference, Charleston, SC,
February 2011, “Care of the Underserved,” Gravel J.
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LFMR Academic Presentations 2010-2015
Family Medicine Working Party, Savannah, GA, February 2011, “Update on AFMRD
Initiatives,” Gravel J.
Dartmouth Medical School Family Medicine Interest Group (Lecture and Workshops), January
2011, “Joint injection techniques,” Valdini A, Smith A, Raser J, Bonafede K, Bentwood J.
Dartmouth Medical School Family Medicine Interest Group (Lecture and Workshops), January
2011, “Social Determinants of Health, Poverty Definitions, and Communication Differences,”
Valdini A, Smith A, Raser J, Bonafede K, Bentwood J.
Tr@inforpedHIV-Zambia (PENTA-sponsored training), Lusaka, Zambia, January 2011,
“Development of Resistance and Planning for Subsequent ART in Children,” Bositis C.
18th Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections, Boston, MA, 2011,“A global
clinical comparison of TDF+3TC+NVP vs. TDF+3TC+EFV in resource constrained
populations,” (Abstract Z-167, 201) Etienne-Mesubi M, Amoroso A, Edozien A,
Sheneberger R, Bositis C, Stafford K, Mian BH, Redfield R.
2010
Greater Lawrence Family Health Center (CME), Lawrence, MA, 2010, “Management Options for
1st Trimester Pregnancy Loss,” Johnston J.
North American Primary Care Research Group, Seattle, Washington, November 2010, “Cancer
Diagnosis After Negative AGC Diagnosis: Does Age Matter?” Valdini A, Augart C, Olivieri
M.
North American Primary Care Research Group, Seattle, Washington, November 2010, “Longterm Follow-up of Cancer and Dysplasia after Positive Initial Evaluation for AGC Pap Smears
in a Minority Population,” Valdini A.
Cambridge Health Alliance-Department of Family Medicine Grand Rounds, Cambridge, MA,
September 2010, “Primary Care Sports Medicine, Orthopedics, or Physical Therapy: Where
and When to Refer Patients,” Bodine W.
Cambridge Health Alliance Sports Medicine Symposium, Harvard Medical School CME Series,
Cambridge, MA, September 2010, “The Pre-participation Physical Examination,” Bodine W.
Family Medicine Education Consortium Northeast Region Meeting, Hershey, PA, October 2010,
“Building PCMH Residency Programs: Overcoming Challenges through Collaboration,”
Gravel J.
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LFMR Academic Presentations 2010-2015
Family Medicine Education Consortium Northeast Region Meeting, Hershey, PA, October 2010,
“Just Do It!-The Use of High Fidelity Patient Simulators in Family Medicine Residency
Training,” Bodine W.
Family Medicine Education Consortium Northeast Region Meeting, Hershey, PA, October 2010,
“Partnerships Between FQHCs and FMRs that Increase the Number of Family Physician
Graduates,” Gravel J.
Family Medicine Education Consortium Northeast Region Meeting, Hershey, PA, October 2010,
“There’s No Place Like (A Patient-Centered Medical) Home,” Gravel J.
Family Medicine Education Consortium Northeast Region Meeting, Hershey, PA, October 2010,
“This is feedback: Transforming feedback into individual learning plans/points,” Sparks J,
Gravel J, Bartholomew S.
AAFP National Conference of Family Medicine Residents and Medical Students, Kansas City,
MO, August 2010, “Applying to Residency: From Application to Interview,” Gravel J.
AAFP Workshop for Directors of Family Medicine Residencies, Kansas City, MO, June 2010,
“Acting Courageously: Program Directors' Experiences with Terminating Residents,” Gravel
J.
AAFP Workshop for Directors of Family Medicine Residencies, Kansas City, MO, June 2010,
“P4 Learnings- Year 3,” Gravel J.
AAFP Workshop for Directors of Family Medicine Residencies, Kansas City, MO, June 2010,
“AFMRD Strategy and Resources Review,” Gravel J.
Healthcare for Residents of Public Housing National Conference, June 2010, “Challenges and
Opportunities in Office Based Treatment of Opioid Addiction,” Raser J.
Tufts Medical School Class of 2014 Graduation, Boston, MA, May 2010, “The Art of Patient
Communication,” Geller J.
Zambian Faculty of General Practitioners’ CME Meeting, Lusaka, Zambia, May 2010, “Chasing
a Moving Target: Understanding WHO’s Revised HIV Treatment Guidelines,” Bositis C.
Massachusetts Academy of Family Physicians’ Annual Meeting & Spring Refresher, Leominster,
MA, April 2010, “Update on Rheumatoid Arthritis,” Gravel J.
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LFMR Academic Presentations 2010-2015
Society of Teachers of Family Medicine, Vancouver, Canada, April 2010, “Leadership,
Education, And Advocacy (LEADers): Using an Assessment Tool to Develop Tomorrow’s
LEADers. The 43rd STFM Annual Spring Conference,” Sparks J.
Society of Teachers of Family Medicine, Vancouver, Canada, April 2010, “Performance based
assessment and competency based assessment for the new model of family medicine,”
Reichard G, Sparks J.
Society of Teachers of Family Medicine, Vancouver, Canada, April 2010, “The One-Point-FiveMinute Preceptor Model: Integrating an Assessment Tool Into the Precepting Encounter and
Beyond,” (Seminar). Cohen-Osher M, Sparks J.
Society of Teachers of Family Medicine, Vancouver, Canada, April 2010, “Un Gran Exito: Five
Years of Resident Spanish Language Immersion And Reinforcement In Lawrence, MA,”
Valdini A, Augart C, Early S.
Zambian Medical Association’s Annual CME Dinner, Lusaka, Zambia, February 2010, “WHO
2009 HIV Treatment Updates: Adults and Adolescents,” Bositis C.
Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers, Westborough, MA, March 2010, “Pediatric
and Adult Obesity Group Empowerment Model,” Geller J.
Tufts Masters in Public Health Course, Boston, MA, “Hypnosis for the Treatment of Chronic
Pain,” March 2010. Geller J
18th International AIDS Conference, 2010, “Scaling Up Local Human Resource Capacity:
Experience of the Zambian HIV Residency Program,” (Abstract WEPE0862) Bositis C, Patel
D, Lakhi S, Mwango A, Bowa K, Hossain M, Schneider S, Sheneberger R.
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