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 Vol XXX, Feb 07 The AMDA Foundation always has a strong presence at the AMDA Annual Symposium that includes the Futures Program, Wall of Caring, and Art of Caring — Works of he'ART' Art Auction. Two educational sessions that will be offered on Saturday, March 31 are the Quality Improvement Awards: One Year Update (2:30 - 3:30 pm) and "Physician Inquiries Network: Generating Evidence-Based Answers for Daily Dilemmas" peer group roundtable discussion which is a new session this year. The three PIN editors will be present to discuss PIN and explain the processes of PIN (12:30 - 2:00 pm).
Additionally, the Spring Research Network Conference is set for Wednesday, March 28, 2007 from 7:00am - 5:00 pm. Research Network Interim Director Jurgis Karuza, PhD, said at the Fall meeting in Tampa, "We look forward to seeing everyone in Hollywood. It is essential that we maintain the organization's momentum and to get input from the largest possible group of researchers."
The following is the tentative agenda for the Research Network meeting. Whether you are new to research or a seasoned professional, there is much to gain from participating in this meeting.
| 7:00 - 7:30 am |
Conference Registration and Continental Breakfast |
| 7:30 - 8:00 am |
Welcome and Goals of Conference
- Jonathan Musher, MD, CMD
Chair, AMDA Foundation
- Jurgis Karuza, PHD
Research Network Director
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| 8:00 - 9:30 am |
The Future of Geriatric Research
- Jurgis Karuza, PhD
Interim Research Network Director
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| 9:30 - 9:45 am |
Break |
| 9:45 - 12.00 pm |
Large Group Discussion
- The Network's Research Agenda: Collaboration as a Vehicle to Success
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| 12:00 - 1:00 pm |
Lunch and networking |
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1:00 - 2:30 pm
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Authorship and Publication Policies
- Larry Lawhorne, MD
Data Management Policies plus Collaborative Research Themes
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| 2:30 - 4:00 pm |
Discussion Groups (Purpose: To develop Network policy)
- Authorship and publication policies
- Data management policies
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| 4:00 - 4:50 pm |
Discussion Group Reports |
| 4:50 - 5:00 pm |
Final Remarks |
| 5:00 pm |
Adjourn |
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