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Forward6.11.26 | OWIMS 22nd Annual Conference: From Purpose to Practice: Leading with Intention in Medicine and Science
A Hybrid Event ~ This Annual Conference is being held live, in-person, and on Zoom.
Join us for a dynamic and practical conference focused on strengthening communication, purpose, and innovation in today’s complex landscape. Through engaging sessions, participants will learn how to navigate challenging conversations with strategies that foster active listening and mutual understanding, while also exploring how to leverage their own strengths and expertise to engage in authentic advocacy. The program will highlight the importance of identifying and grounding your work in a clear sense of purpose, and offer hands-on opportunities to experiment with new applications of AI that can enhance both professional and personal effectiveness. Attendees will leave with actionable tools, fresh perspectives, and renewed confidence to communicate, lead, and adapt in an evolving world.
Target Audience
A professional development conference for faculty, trainees and house staff.
Learning Objectives
After participating in this conference, the learner should be better able to:
Apply communication strategies that shift contentious conversations from debate toward active listening and mutual understanding.
- Evaluate personal expertise and communication strengths to create authentic advocacy options.
State the importance of knowing and understanding one’s purpose.
Design, experiment and implement at least one new use of AI in your professional or personal activities.
Acknowledgment
Additional Information
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8:00 - 8:30 am Registration and Breakfast
8:30 - 8:35 am Welcome
Katherine Mason, MD, Associate Dean for Faculty Development
8:35 - 9:30 am Conversations as Care: Tending to Self and Set-up for Difficult Conversations
Jaynie Nucete, Facilitator and Trainer Clarity Confluencia
9:35 - 10:30 am The Faculty-to-Influencer Evolution: Reclaiming & Leveraging Expertise for Advocacy & Impact
Valencia Walker, MD, MPH, FAAP, Vice Dean for Community Engagement and College Culture
10:30 - 10:45 am Break
10:45 - 11:45 am Breakout Session 1:
Transforming Purpose into Action: 7 Habits for Success
Melissa McNeil, MD, Professor of Medicine
10:45 - 11:45 am Breakout Session 2:
Essential AI competencies for Health Professionals and Educators
Katherine Mason, MD, Associate Dean for Faculty Development
11:45 - 12:15 pm Lunch
11:45 - 1:15 pm Headshots with David DelPoio
1:15 - 1:30 pm Wrap-Up
Parking will be available in the garage attached to the medical school.
Katherine Mason, MD
Associate Dean for Faculty Development
Professor of Pediatrics
The Warren Alpert Medical School
Providence, RI
Melissa McNeil, MD
Professor of Medicine
Clinician Educator
The Warren Alpert Medical School
Providence, RI
Jaynie Nucete
Lecturer
Tufts University
Facilitator and Trainer
Clarity Confluencia
Medford, MA
Valencia Walker, MD, MPH, FAAP
Vice Dean for Community Engagement and College Culture
Geisinger College of Health Sciences
Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine
Scranton, PA
Planning Committee
Laura Henriques
Administrative Coordinator
Office of Women in Medicine & Science
The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Providence, RI
Jennifer Maloney
Director, CME
Office of Continuing Medical Education
The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Providence, RI
Katherine Mason, MD
Associate Dean for Faculty Development
Professor of Pediatrics
The Warren Alpert Medical School
Providence, RI
The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University is accredited by the Accreditation Council of Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Physicians: The Warren Alpert Medical School designates this live activity for a maximum of 3.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Available Credit
- 3.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
- 3.00 AttendanceParticipants will receive a Certificate of Attendance stating this program is designated for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. This credit is accepted by the AAPA and AANP.