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July 1997
Volume 61 |
Number 7
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| Special Program
- A Professional Diversity Perspective |
Caryl J. Guth, M.D., Chair
Committee on Professional Diversity
"A special luncheon and afternoon program titled "Personal
Management for the Professional," featuring an intriguing
keynote address and unique round-table discussion topics, will
be presented at the ASA Annual Meeting on Monday, October 20,
from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. The Committee on Professional Diversity
has created significant excitement with its recent Annual Meeting
programs addressing personal issues that can affect one's professional
development, and this year's program will surely be very popular
because of the timely subject.
Following the luncheon, Kim Dell'Angela, Ph.D., will deliver
the keynote address, "So, You Want to Have a Life?"
Dr. Dell'Angela holds appointments as Assistant Clinical Professor
in the departments of Anesthesiology, Pediatrics and Psychiatry
at Loyola University of Chicago, Illinois. At the Illinois School
of Professional Psychology, she teaches a graduate course in cultural
diversity in family and marital therapy. She and her professional
husband have been involved in diversity training in academic settings
and have helped physicians benefit from the psychology body of
literature that has been utilized by "Corporate America."
Two round-table discussion sessions will cover a variety of personal
issues that concern one professionally. Registrants may select
one round-table discussion topic per session. Focused discussions
in each session will delve into home management by the professional
couple or the nontraditional couple and of child care options.
Table leaders include Joanne C. Hudson, M.D., Nila Gupta, M.D.,
Patricia A. Dailey, M.D., Amy M. Murray, M.D., Joe Murray, Helena
B. Gunnerson, M.D., and M. Christine Stock, M.D.
Additional round-table discussion topics during both sessions
include stress management, prioritizing time commitments and useful
personal organization tools for the professional. Table leaders
for these subjects will include William P. Arnold III, M.D., Marcelle
M. Willock, M.D., Thomas H. Cromwell, M.D., Jane Matjasko, M.D.,
Joanne M. Conroy, M.D. and Rosemarie M. Johnson, M.D. The program
will be moderated by Caryl J. Guth, M.D., and Helena B. Gunnerson,
M.D. Handouts will be available for attendees. Tickets are required
for this popular special luncheon program.
Following the program, ASA registrants are invited to join program
attendees and participants for complimentary coffee service while
enjoying an informal time of fellowship that provides the opportunity
to continue discussions, talk to speakers, network, exchange business
cards and meet colleagues.
Caryl J. Guth, M.D., is affiliated with
Mills Memorial Hospital in San Mateo, California.
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