MINNEAPOLIS, August 7, 2008—The MMA has announced the topics and presenters for three CME* mini-courses to be offered on Thursday, September 18 as part of the Annual Meeting in St. Paul.

Sessions 1 and 3:    2–3:15 p.m.  and  3:30–4:45 p.m.

"How to Manage/Lead Through Conflict"

T. Michael Tedford, M.D., Cascade Partners, Minneapolis
Learn to identify competing values in groups and use the concept of “self and role” to solve difficult problems.

Session 2:   2–3:15 p.m.

"Transforming Primary Care: Developing Health Care Homes in Minnesota"

Jeff Schiff, M.D., medical director, Minnesota Health Care Programs, St. Paul
Learn about the medical home model, the rationale for it, the impact of recent legislation, and the processes for certification, developing rate structures, and quality outcomes measures.

Session 4:   3:30–4:45 p.m.

"Motivational Interviewing: Facilitating Patient Behavior Change"

Jennifer S. Moran, LLP, counselor, Mayo Clinic
Learn how to use reflective listening and open-minded questioning to help patients change their behavior.

Want to drop in on the Annual Meeting just to attend a session? Members may attend the sessions free of charge, but they must register. Online registration is available at this link.

Schedule for the 2008 MMA Annual Meeting.

Additional Annual Meeting information is available here.

* CME Credit:

The Minnesota Medical Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The MMA designates this educational activity for a maximum of 2.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.