2nd Annual Pennsylvania Mountains Rural Health Conference

          

Second Annual Pennsylvania Mountains Rural Health Conference

(Formally named IRMC Day at IUP)

We have an incredible opportunity to come together with educators, policy makers, and industry practitioners and make a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of our rural communities. The National Rural Health Day is a day dedicated to celebrating the strengths and addressing the challenges of rural healthcare.


Cost

$75 per person by November 12
$125 per person after November 12

Your registration includes: access to all conference sessions and resources,  breakfast, lunch, and a closing reception.

Welcome Remarks

Steve Wolfe, President and CEO of IRMC
Michael Driscoll, President of IUP
PA State Senator Joe Pittman
PA State Representative Jim Struzzi

Key Conference Morning Sessions

Food is Medicine

An interactive panel led by Dr. Doug Roblin '75, senior research scientist at Kaiser Permanente - Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group (MAPMG)


Preparing for the Next Generation of Physicians

Led by Bergitta Cotroneo '80, deputy chief executive officer and executive vice president for the Alliance for Academic Internal Medicine

Highways in the Sky: Implementing Drones into Healthcare Logistics, presented by Airspace Link Inc.

Led by business development team members, Alice Griffith and Erica Tamburo.

Pathways to Solve PA's Rural Physician Workforce Challenges

Led by Dr. Benjamin Frederick:

Director, Global Health Center
Director, PA Area Health Education Center (PA AHEC)
Doctors Kienle Chair for Humane Medicine
Professor of Family and Community Medicine, and Public Health Sciences and Humanities
Penn State Hershey Medical Center
Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine

Afternoon Sessions

Building a Foundation: The Power of Undergraduate Pipelines

Moderator: Dr. Benjamin Frederick:

Director, Global Health Center
Director, PA Area Health Education Center (PA AHEC)
Doctors Kienle Chair for Humane Medicine
Professor of Family and Community Medicine, and Public Health Sciences and Humanities
Penn State Hershey Medical Center
Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine
Hershey, PA

Featured Panelists

Dan Clark, MD

IRMC Summer Pipeline Program
Indiana, PA

Hunter Waltermire
IRMC Summer Intern
Class 2021

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Masters of Biomedical Sciences
Marion Center, PA

Tricia Hunt, MS

Director, Health Professions Program
Rural Health Scholars Program (Summer 2023)
Juniata College
Huntington, PA

Anna Dill

Juniata College Rural Health Scholars Class 2023

Chelsea Grey, DO

LECOM Early Acceptance
LECOM Erie, PA Graduate 2023
PGY-1 IRMC Rural Family Medicine Residency Program
Indiana, PA



Medical Schools: Recruiting Through Rural Rotations and Rural Clinical Campuses

Moderator: Ashley McDonald

Program Coordinator
Indiana Regional Medical Center
Family Medicine Residency Program

Featured Panelists

Amber Fedin, DO

Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs
Duquesne College of Osteopathic Medicine
Pittsburgh, PA

Leesha Helm, MD

Penn State College of Medicine
Health Equity Scholars Program Director
Hershey, PA

Michael Rowane, DO, MS,
FAAFP, FAAO

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Professor of Family Medicine and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine and Associate Dean of Clinical Education

Kim Kovalick, DO

Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine
Assistant Dean of Primary Care
Assistant Professor of Family Medicine
Director of the Abigail Geisinger Scholars Program

Siriluk Geytenbeek, DO

PGY-1 IRMC Rural Family Medicine Residency Program
PCOM Graduate 2023
Indiana, PA

Victoria Bell, MS4

IRMC Core Clinical Campus Medical Student
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Seton Hill Campus
Greensburg, PA


Rural Residency Program Development

Moderator: Amanda Vaglia, DO

Founding Program Director, IRMC Rural Family Medicine Residency Program

Featured Panelists

Lisa Witherite-Reig, DO

Immediate Past President of the Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association
Founding Program Director of the Penn Highlands Family Medicine Residency Program (2015-2020)
DuBois, PA

Amber Warren, DO

Program Director
Cornerstone Care Family Medicine Teaching Health Center
Residency Program
Mount Morris, PA

John Boll, DO

Developing Program Director
UPMC Williamsport Rural Training Track Family Medicine Residency Program
Williamsport, PA


Robin Rodriguez, MD PGY-2

IRMC Rural Family Medicine Residency Program
Indiana, PA

Kelly Meyer, MD

PGY-1 IRMC
Rural Family Medicine Residency Program
St. George University
Indiana, PA 


Closing Sessions

Lessons Learned and Advice: Reflections From One Rural Pennsylvania Physician in Titusville, PA

Thoughts on Best Practices for Rural Medicine: Led by Richard Whalen, MD.
Closing remarks from IRMC VP Dr. Jim Kinneer

 

Please visit the Indiana County Tourist Bureau website for lodging information.

DISCLAIMER

Times and speakers may be subject to change. For day-of-event information, please contact Chris Koren with any questions.
Interested in continuing education credits? Contact Chris Koren for further information.

Contact Information

Primary Contact

Chris Koren
724.464.9864
ckoren@iup.edu

Secondary Contact

IUP Office of Alumni and Constituent Engagement
724.357.7942
alumni-relations@iup.edu


Date & Location

Date: 11/16/2023
Time: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Location: Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex
711 Pratt Drive | Indiana, PA 15705