Re: IMP convocation in Washington

[Guest guest]

Hi, I'm starting my ideal micropractice in the beautiful, diverse borough of Queens, NY on September 25, 2006. I think that this is a great idea and I'm looking forward to meeting all of you. You have been an inspiration. My two cents is that clustering around developmental stage might give people an opportunity to be more free form. See you in DC! Moitri Savard Queenswest Integrative Health 5-31 50th Avenue Long Island City, NY 11101 "L. Gordon " wrote: Hi folksThis is an informal early notice that we'll be having a formal meeting in Washington DC on 9/28/06 from 6:30-9:00PM at the convention center in room 156.This will be an invitation only event and we're in the midst of crafting a formal invitation to go out to you all.We will ask that you RSVP so that we get a reasonable head count.I don't need/want your RSVP at this point - we'll create an RSVP process when we disseminate the formal invitation.Potential invitees include:Current and future IMPsPossibly folks from the business community and non-profit organizations interested in IMPs and where IMPs are goingPossible folks from mediaThis convocation is not exclusive to attendees of the AAFP Scientific Assembly: if you have an invitation you will get

in.Tentative agenda:WelcomeWhat is an Ideal Micropractice?Possible keynote speaker TBAPanel of IMPsWhere are IMPs going?Networking/discussionAt the networking/discussion point we have time to do something interesting.We could have:A: informal networkingB: formal clusters/themesC: something totally differentFormal themes could be:Clusters around the critical elements of IMPsClusters by developmental stage "thinking about it" "just about to or just did open" "been doing it for a year or more"What do you guys think?Gordon __________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

sounds like a must - is it at some other convention, eg ACP . What hotel etc? A "L. Gordon " wrote: Hi folksThis is an informal early notice that we'll be having a formal meeting in Washington DC on 9/28/06 from 6:30-9:00PM at the convention center in room 156.This will be an invitation only event and we're in the midst of crafting a formal invitation to go out to you all.We will ask that you RSVP so that we get a reasonable head count.I

don't need/want your RSVP at this point - we'll create an RSVP process when we disseminate the formal invitation.Potential invitees include:Current and future IMPsPossibly folks from the business community and non-profit organizations interested in IMPs and where IMPs are goingPossible folks from mediaThis convocation is not exclusive to attendees of the AAFP Scientific Assembly: if you have an invitation you will get in.Tentative agenda:WelcomeWhat is an Ideal Micropractice?Possible keynote speaker TBAPanel of IMPsWhere are IMPs going?Networking/discussionAt the networking/discussion point we have time to do something interesting.We could have:A: informal networkingB: formal clusters/themesC: something totally differentFormal themes could be:Clusters around the critical elements of IMPsClusters by developmental stage "thinking about it" "just about

to or just did open" "been doing it for a year or more"What do you guys think?Gordon __________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

Count

me in!

As for networking, I think “developmental”

clustering is a good idea, but I also really believe that folks who are just

starting or who have not been up long will want, and deserve, to have some time

with more experienced IMPers. Maybe we could figure out a way to get

some “mentoring” going.

Years ago, in an academic setting, I got to be involved in a weekend

workshop where students were connected with mentors for some one-on-one

interactions. If I recall

correctly, the pool of mentors came from volunteers who provided a “profile”

of themselves, and then the students were given the chance to request mentors,

naming three that they were interested in. Then the coordinators, who had info about

both the mentors and the students, made the final selection/assignments. It was really only a small part of the

whole weekend, and there were lots of chances to interact if you didn’t

get your first choice mentor, but it did really seem to help a lot of the

students (with issues of career development).

Let me know if there is anything I can do

to help with organizing. I am so

looking forward to seeing you all again!

Annie

IMP

convocation in Washington

Hi folks

This is an informal early notice that we'll be having a formal

meeting in Washington DC on 9/28/06 from 6:30-9:00PM at the

convention center in room 156.

This will be an invitation only event and we're in the midst of

crafting a formal invitation to go out to you all.

We will ask that you RSVP so that we get a reasonable head count.

I don't need/want your RSVP at this point - we'll create an RSVP

process when we disseminate the formal invitation.

Potential invitees include:

Current and future IMPs

Possibly folks from the business community and non-profit

organizations interested in IMPs and where IMPs are going

Possible folks from media

This convocation is not exclusive to attendees of the AAFP Scientific

Assembly: if you have an invitation you will get in.

Tentative agenda:

Welcome

What is an Ideal Micropractice?

Possible keynote speaker TBA

Panel of IMPs

Where are IMPs going?

Networking/discussion

At the networking/discussion point we have time to do something

interesting.

We could have:

A: informal networking

B: formal clusters/themes

C: something totally different

Formal themes could be:

Clusters around the critical elements of IMPs

Clusters by developmental stage " thinking about it " " just about

to or

just did open " " been doing it for a year or more "

What do you guys think?

Gordon

[Guest guest]

I think the idea of some clustering around developmental stage would also be a good idea. It has now been almost 2 years since I opened my practice and the things that I worry about are very different now than they were then. Larry Lindeman MDHi, I'm starting my ideal micropractice in the beautiful, diverse borough of Queens, NY on September 25, 2006.  I think that this is a great idea and I'm looking forward to meeting all of you.  You have been an inspiration.  My two cents is that clustering around developmental stage might give people an opportunity to be more free form.See you in DC! Moitri SavardQueenswest Integrative Health5-31 50th AvenueLong Island City, NY 11101"L. Gordon " wrote:Hi folksThis is an informal early notice that we'll be having a formal meeting in Washington DC on 9/28/06 from 6:30-9:00PM at the conventio! n center in room 156.This will be an invitation only event and we're in the midst of crafting a formal invitation to go out to you all.We will ask that you RSVP so that we get a reasonable head count.I don't need/want your RSVP at this point - we'll create an RSVP process when we disseminate the formal invitation.Potential invitees include:Current and future IMPsPossibly folks from the business community and non-profit organizations interested in IMPs and where IMPs are goingPossible folks from mediaThis convocation is not exclusive to attendees of the AAFP Scientific Assembly: if you have an invitation you will get in.Tentative agenda:WelcomeWhat is an Ideal Micropractice?Possible keynote speaker TBAPanel of IMPsWhere are IMPs going?Networking/discussionAt the networking/discussion point we have time to do something interesting.We could have:A: informal networkingB: formal clusters/themesC: something totally differentFormal themes could be:Clusters around the critical elements of IMPsClusters by developmental stage "thinking about it" "just about to or just did open" "been doing it for a year or more"What do you guys think?Gordon__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

Will there be tapes available from any official presentations for

those of us who cannot attend?

Don Ives

Fairbanks

> Hi folks

> This is an informal early notice that we'll be having a formal

> meeting in Washington DC on 9/28/06 from 6:30-9:00PM at the

> convention center in room 156.

>

> This will be an invitation only event and we're in the midst of

> crafting a formal invitation to go out to you all.

> We will ask that you RSVP so that we get a reasonable head count.

> I don't need/want your RSVP at this point - we'll create an RSVP

> process when we disseminate the formal invitation.

>

> Potential invitees include:

> Current and future IMPs

> Possibly folks from the business community and non-profit

> organizations interested in IMPs and where IMPs are going

> Possible folks from media

>

> This convocation is not exclusive to attendees of the AAFP Scientific

> Assembly: if you have an invitation you will get in.

>

> Tentative agenda:

>

> Welcome

> What is an Ideal Micropractice?

> Possible keynote speaker TBA

> Panel of IMPs

> Where are IMPs going?

> Networking/discussion

>

> At the networking/discussion point we have time to do something

> interesting.

> We could have:

> A: informal networking

> B: formal clusters/themes

> C: something totally different

>

> Formal themes could be:

> Clusters around the critical elements of IMPs

> Clusters by developmental stage " thinking about it " " just about to or

> just did open " " been doing it for a year or more "

>

> What do you guys think?

> Gordon

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Interesting idea. I'll see if this is possible.

Gordon

At 12:27 PM 7/15/2006, you wrote:

Will there be tapes available

from any official presentations for

those of us who cannot attend?

Don Ives

Fairbanks

> Hi folks

> This is an informal early notice that we'll be having a formal

> meeting in Washington DC on 9/28/06 from 6:30-9:00PM at the

> convention center in room 156.

>

> This will be an invitation only event and we're in the midst of

> crafting a formal invitation to go out to you all.

> We will ask that you RSVP so that we get a reasonable head

count.

> I don't need/want your RSVP at this point - we'll create an

RSVP

> process when we disseminate the formal invitation.

>

> Potential invitees include:

> Current and future IMPs

> Possibly folks from the business community and non-profit

> organizations interested in IMPs and where IMPs are going

> Possible folks from media

>

> This convocation is not exclusive to attendees of the AAFP

Scientific

> Assembly: if you have an invitation you will get in.

>

> Tentative agenda:

>

> Welcome

> What is an Ideal Micropractice?

> Possible keynote speaker TBA

> Panel of IMPs

> Where are IMPs going?

> Networking/discussion

>

> At the networking/discussion point we have time to do something

> interesting.

> We could have:

> A: informal networking

> B: formal clusters/themes

> C: something totally different

>

> Formal themes could be:

> Clusters around the critical elements of IMPs

> Clusters by developmental stage " thinking about it "

" just about to or

> just did open " " been doing it for a year or

more "

>

> What do you guys think?

> Gordon

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Interesting idea. I'll see if this is possible.

Gordon

At 12:27 PM 7/15/2006, you wrote:

Will there be tapes available

from any official presentations for

those of us who cannot attend?

Don Ives

Fairbanks

> Hi folks

> This is an informal early notice that we'll be having a formal

> meeting in Washington DC on 9/28/06 from 6:30-9:00PM at the

> convention center in room 156.

>

> This will be an invitation only event and we're in the midst of

> crafting a formal invitation to go out to you all.

> We will ask that you RSVP so that we get a reasonable head

count.

> I don't need/want your RSVP at this point - we'll create an

RSVP

> process when we disseminate the formal invitation.

>

> Potential invitees include:

> Current and future IMPs

> Possibly folks from the business community and non-profit

> organizations interested in IMPs and where IMPs are going

> Possible folks from media

>

> This convocation is not exclusive to attendees of the AAFP

Scientific

> Assembly: if you have an invitation you will get in.

>

> Tentative agenda:

>

> Welcome

> What is an Ideal Micropractice?

> Possible keynote speaker TBA

> Panel of IMPs

> Where are IMPs going?

> Networking/discussion

>

> At the networking/discussion point we have time to do something

> interesting.

> We could have:

> A: informal networking

> B: formal clusters/themes

> C: something totally different

>

> Formal themes could be:

> Clusters around the critical elements of IMPs

> Clusters by developmental stage " thinking about it "

" just about to or

> just did open " " been doing it for a year or

more "

>

> What do you guys think?

> Gordon

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Even better if the lectures could be placed on the website for download to and ipod.  Is that possible?Don Interesting idea.  I'll see if this is possible. Gordon At 12:27 PM 7/15/2006, you wrote: Will there be tapes available from any official presentations for those of us who cannot attend? Don Ives Fairbanks > Hi folks > This is an informal early notice that we'll be having a formal > meeting in Washington DC on 9/28/06 from 6:30-9:00PM at the > convention center in room 156. > > This will be an invitation only event and we're in the midst of > crafting a formal invitation to go out to you all. > We will ask that you RSVP so that we get a reasonable head count. > I don't need/want your RSVP at this point - we'll create an RSVP > process when we disseminate the formal invitation. > > Potential invitees include: > Current and future IMPs > Possibly folks from the business community and non-profit > organizations interested in IMPs and where IMPs are going > Possible folks from media > > This convocation is not exclusive to attendees of the AAFP Scientific > Assembly: if you have an invitation you will get in. > > Tentative agenda: > > Welcome > What is an Ideal Micropractice? > Possible keynote speaker TBA > Panel of IMPs > Where are IMPs going? > Networking/discussion > > At the networking/discussion point we have time to do something > interesting. > We could have: > A: informal networking > B: formal clusters/themes > C: something totally different > > Formal themes could be: > Clusters around the critical elements of IMPs > Clusters by developmental stage "thinking about it" "just about to or > just did open" "been doing it for a year or more" > > What do you guys think? > Gordon > > > > >

[Guest guest]

Even better if the lectures could be placed on the website for download to and ipod.  Is that possible?Don Interesting idea.  I'll see if this is possible. Gordon At 12:27 PM 7/15/2006, you wrote: Will there be tapes available from any official presentations for those of us who cannot attend? Don Ives Fairbanks > Hi folks > This is an informal early notice that we'll be having a formal > meeting in Washington DC on 9/28/06 from 6:30-9:00PM at the > convention center in room 156. > > This will be an invitation only event and we're in the midst of > crafting a formal invitation to go out to you all. > We will ask that you RSVP so that we get a reasonable head count. > I don't need/want your RSVP at this point - we'll create an RSVP > process when we disseminate the formal invitation. > > Potential invitees include: > Current and future IMPs > Possibly folks from the business community and non-profit > organizations interested in IMPs and where IMPs are going > Possible folks from media > > This convocation is not exclusive to attendees of the AAFP Scientific > Assembly: if you have an invitation you will get in. > > Tentative agenda: > > Welcome > What is an Ideal Micropractice? > Possible keynote speaker TBA > Panel of IMPs > Where are IMPs going? > Networking/discussion > > At the networking/discussion point we have time to do something > interesting. > We could have: > A: informal networking > B: formal clusters/themes > C: something totally different > > Formal themes could be: > Clusters around the critical elements of IMPs > Clusters by developmental stage "thinking about it" "just about to or > just did open" "been doing it for a year or more" > > What do you guys think? > Gordon > > > > >

[Guest guest]

>

> Hi folks

> This is an informal early notice that we'll be having a formal

> meeting in Washington DC on 9/28/06 from 6:30-9:00PM at the

> convention center in room 156.

>

> This will be an invitation only event and we're in the midst of

> crafting a formal invitation to go out to you all.

> We will ask that you RSVP so that we get a reasonable head count.

> I don't need/want your RSVP at this point - we'll create an RSVP

> process when we disseminate the formal invitation.

>

> Potential invitees include:

> Current and future IMPs

> Possibly folks from the business community and non-profit

> organizations interested in IMPs and where IMPs are going

> Possible folks from media

>

> This convocation is not exclusive to attendees of the AAFP

Scientific

> Assembly: if you have an invitation you will get in.

>

> Tentative agenda:

>

> Welcome

> What is an Ideal Micropractice?

> Possible keynote speaker TBA

> Panel of IMPs

> Where are IMPs going?

> Networking/discussion

>

> At the networking/discussion point we have time to do something

interesting.

> We could have:

> A: informal networking

> B: formal clusters/themes

> C: something totally different

>

> Formal themes could be:

> Clusters around the critical elements of IMPs

> Clusters by developmental stage " thinking about it " " just about to

or

> just did open " " been doing it for a year or more "

>

> What do you guys think?

> Gordon

>

Sounds to me like a great idea.

Regarding the networking/discussion time - How about having 2 or 3

people who have " been doing it for a year " be available to the first

two developmental stage groups as resources, if there are those who

would be willing to forego that time with others at their stage in

order to mentor folks at earlier stages?

Terry Merrifield, Andover, Kansas