Society of Teachers of Family Medicine

Conference on Practice Improvement

Conference Location: Greenville, SC
Conference Dates: November 29–December 2, 2012

At the Conference on Practice Improvement, you’ll learn to organize your practice around your patients, streamline processes, engage staff, increase revenue, and provide consistent, evidence-based care. You’ll learn from those who know best – primary care providers, researchers, and practice staff who have redesigned their practices into Patient-centered Medical Homes.

The conference is sponsored by the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine and the American Academy of Family Physicians.

Call for Papers

The 2012 Call for Papers is now open. Submission deadline is April 9, 2012.

We invite presentations from individuals and practices that showcase examples of practice improvement, practical guidance, actionable tools, as well as opportunities for interaction among attendees. Potential presentation topics might include operational improvements, care improvements, change management processes, outcome measurement, patient engagement, implementation and utilization of health information technology, practice management, coordination with community resources, experience in accountable care organizations, and integration of behavioral health.

Submissions will be reviewed using the following criteria:

  • Topic is relevant to family medicine educators and clinicians
  • Clear objectives
  • Originality and innovation
  • Content appropriate for allotted time
  • Content of proposed presentation (format clear, likely to meet objectives, adequate breadth of coverage)
  • Proposal is clearly written and well-organized
  • Audience involvement
  • Duration of practice experience/evaluation of effectiveness

Chair's Message

Rebecca Malouin, PhD, MPH
2012 Conference Chair 

The landscape of health care is transforming at an unprecedented rate. Primary care, as the foundation of the health care system, is at the forefront of this transformation. The Conference on Practice Improvement will engage participants through discussions about this changing health care landscape, provide steps to redesign a practice to remain strong within the new environment, and redesign examples from private practice, academic practice, and public clinics.

It is a wonderful, intimate venue to share and learn best practices in practice improvement with colleagues. In addition to formal workshops and lectures, conference attendees are provided ample informal networking opportunities through special interest breakfasts, dine-outs and receptions. We look forward to seeing you and your team in South Carolina this fall! 

Registration Information

Registration will open in August 2012

Hotel Information

Hyatt Regency Greenville
220 North Main Street
Greenville, South Carolina 29601

Conference hotel block will open in August 2012.




Host City Highlights

Set among the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in the northwest corner of South Carolina, Greenville's vibrant community welcomes visitors to experience breathtaking views and Southern charm at its finest through Greenville photos and videos. From the Liberty Bridge, a 355 foot pedestrian walkway overlooking the historic waterfalls nestled in the heart of downtown, to panoramic views from the mountains, the Greenville attractions are endless. Learn more at http://www.greenvillecvb.com

Award/Scholarship Opportunities

Two awards are given in conjunction with the Conference on Practice Improvement. Applications for 2012 are below.

Family Practice Management Award for Practice Improvement

H. Winter Griffith Resident Scholarship for Excellence in Practice Improvement and Patient-centered Care