Erlanger To Host Advanced Practice Provider Conference March 7 At Chattanooga State

  • Thursday, January 23, 2025
Advanced practice providers (APPs) are invited to enhance their professional skills and knowledge at the annual Advanced Practice Provider Conference on Friday, March 7. The event will take place at Chattanooga State Community College and promises a day filled with informative sessions, specialty breakouts, and networking opportunities.

This in-person conference is designed for nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other advanced practice providers seeking to expand their expertise, earn continuing medical education (CME) credits and advance their careers.
Attendees will gain valuable insights from a variety of sessions led by multispecialty healthcare professionals, specifically tailored to address the unique needs of ambulatory, acute and pediatric care providers. 
Event Highlights Include:
• Informative Sessions:
o Vascular Care, presented by Kyle Staton, MD
o Women’s Health/Hormone Replacement Therapy, presented by Jeanie Dassow, MD
o Revenue Integrity and Documentation, presented by Roger DeVersa, MD
o Urology Cases, presented by Ethan Matz, MD
o Case Studies on Managing the Complex Patient, presented by Jensen Hyde, MD
• Breakout Sessions:
o Ambulatory Topics:
? Endocrinology Topics, presented by Tara Bennett, PA-C
? Preventative Medicine, presented by Greg Steinke, MD, MPH
o Acute Care Topics:
? Pulmonology and Critical Care Patient Management, presented by Patrick Koo, MD
? Cardiac Care, presented by Ernie Brandt, NP=C
o Pediatrics:
? Pediatric Urology, presented by Kaci Floyd, MSN, APN, NP-C
? Pediatric Emergency Care -Child Abuse Recognition, presented by Jennifer Stanfield, PA-C  
• Panel Discussion:
o Geriatric Medicine Panel, presented by Berneet Kaur, MD, Kristi Wick, DNP, FNP-BC, GS-C, and Amy Rains, NP
• Networking Opportunities:
o Vendor breaks and a chance to connect with fellow APPs throughout the day.

Kick off the conference with an exclusive APP Dinner on Thursday, March 6, at St. John’s. This evening will feature a meal, keynote speaker LaTrice Currie, Local 3 News anchor and networking opportunities with healthcare leaders. Attendees can select the “2 Day” ticket option to include this experience in their registration.

"Don’t miss this valuable opportunity to connect with peers, learn from industry experts and enhance your practice," organizers said.

To register and view the full agenda, visit erlanger.org/for-healthcare-professionals/app-conference. Early registration is encouraged, as spots are limited.
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