Rural Medicine Education Symposium

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Friday, January 31, 2025

Registration4:00-6:00 p.m.

Welcome and Scholarship Presentation
Dr. Loretta Jackson-Williams

The School of Medicine is awarding a one-year "cost of attendance" scholarship to students who have pledged to practice primary care in a rural Mississippi community. Awards were determined through an application process that evaluated the students’ engagement in rural clinical activities and their future desire for a career in rural medicine. These scholarships were made possible through a grant awarded to the School of Medicine by the Health Resources and Services Administration.

 

6:00 p.m.

Impact the Race Scholar – Going into Practice
Speaker: Dr. Daulton Newman

Rural Physician – Teaching the next rural physicians
Dr. Ben Lambert

Patient from rural community – Impact for the community

6:30 p.m.

Poster Session with hors d'oeuvre Reception

Objectives:

  • Review some educational programs that support student interest in rural medicine.
  • Describe factors that impact medical education in the state.
  • Demonstrate the continuum of medical education in the state.
  • Illustrate specific topics in patient care.
7:00-8:30 p.m.

Saturday, February 1, 2025

Conference Registration7:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Breakfast and Networking7:30 a.m.
Management of Chronic Disease in Rural Mississippi Communities: Where are we?
Speaker: Jonathan Buchanan, MD

Objectives:

  • Describe the most prevalent chronic diseases and the factors that lead to development of these chronic diseases in Mississippi.
  • Examine the measures that have been shown to decrease development of these chronic conditions.
  • Explore the roles that rural primary care physicians have in the management of chronic conditions.
  • Analyze mitigating factors found in rural communities to manage and prevent chronic disease.
8:30 a.m.

Maternal Care in the Mississippi Delta
Speaker: Lakeisha Richardson, MD, Medical Group Women's Healthcare Clinic

Objectives:

  • Define the benefits and challenges of the care of patients who need maternal services in ruralcommunities.
  • Define the system issues that impact the provision of care for these patients.
  • Explore existing best practices and the data for the management of these patients.
9:40 a.m.

Break and Networking

10:45 a.m.

Improving Patient Care by Improving Medical Education with AI Tools
Speaker: David Norris, MD, The University of Mississippi School of Medicine

Objectives:

  • Discuss physician competencies in AI needed for today and tomorrow.
  • Outline opportunities to leverage AI to improve medical education.
  • Explore ethical considerations and equity in AI-driven medical education.
  • Evaluate the impact of AI on the educator's role and workload.
11:00 a.m.

Lunch and Networking

12:15 p.m.

Concurrent Sessions

Life as a Hospital Administrator in a Rural Community: Here is the Real Deal
Speaker: Dodie McElmurray, RN; CEO University and Community Hospitals

Objectives:

  • Describe the benefits and challenges of working with rural physicians.
  • Discuss the challenges in recruiting for rural physicians.
  • Define the system issues that impact the provision of care in rural communities.
  • Explore the hidden value of working in a rural community.
  • Examine the best learned lessons from being a hospital administrator for a rural community.

Skills Training

Arterial Line Placement Objectives:

  • Identify appropriate indications and contraindications for arterial catheterization, recognizing the clinical scenarios where the procedure is necessary or inappropriate.
  • Differentiate among anatomical sites for arterial catheter insertion, understanding each location’s unique risks and benefits.
  • Implement standardized processes and best practices for arterial catheterization.
  • Use ultrasound guidance
  • Position patient
  • Palpate the artery
  • Puncture at an angle
  • Advance needle slowly
  • Understand the potential complications of catheter-related infections and distal blood flow compromise.

Lumbar Puncture Objectives

  • Identify appropriate indications and contraindications for lumbar puncture.
  • Understand the importance of proper patient positioning and communication.
  • Understand the anatomy of the lumbar spine and proper needle insertion technique.
  • Recognizing risk for potential complications.
  • Demonstrating techniques used to prevent complications.
  • Recognize limitations and when to ask for help.

Central Venous Catheter Placement

  • Identify appropriate indications and relevant contraindications to performing a central venous catheter insertion (CVC).
  • Demonstrate proficiency in aseptic technique and infection prevention strategies.
  • Identify relevant knowledge vascular anatomy. Ex. Internal jugular (IJ), subclavian vein & subclavian artery.
  • Demonstrate proficient use of ultrasound to locate and puncture IJ (freehand and with needle guide).
  • Identify and manage complications such as catheter malposition, pneumothorax, bleeding or infection.
1:30 p.m.

Break

2:30 p.m.

Connecting Medical Education with Rural Medical Practice
Speaker: Loretta Jackson, MD, PhD The University of Mississippi School of Medicine, Vice Dean for Medical Education; Renia Dotson, MD

Objectives:

  • Review the unique healthcare needs of rural communities.
  • Explore the integration of rural health topics into UME and GME curricula
  • Examine the skills needed for effective rural medical practice
  • Explore ways to foster collaborations between the medical school and rural healthcare providers.
3:00 p.m.

Goodbyes

This program is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award. The contents of the program do not necessarily represent the official views, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government.