GET CONNECTED
Here are a few clinician focused or organized groups we are aware of that meet regularly in the Treasure Valley. For the latest list, take a look at the Ada County Medical Society affinity groups page.
Mindfulness and Meditation
Mindfulness and Meditation means many different things to various people. Come share what is working for you and learn from others how to slow down and become more present.
Rediscovering Meaning In Our Work
According to a study at Mayo Clinic published in JAMA, physicians who participated in facilitated physician discussion groups reported increased empowerment and engagement at work - and the number of participants strongly agreeing that their work was meaningful increased. In response to studies highlighting the value of ongoing physician discussion groups, we have organized a Rediscovering Meaning In Our Work physician discussion group in Boise. Each month, we explore a topic relevant to physicians. Our discussions are focused on physician well-being and meaningful work.
The Art of Medicine Medical School Student Discussion Group
Medical school students are invited to join us for a relaxed, facilitated discussion group meeting to explore the art of the practice of medicine. We meet to explore relevant infectious disease and public health considerations and address the health and well-being of medical school students.
Idaho Women in Medicine
Idaho Women In Medicine is here to bring together our Gem State women physicians for personal and professional wellness. Physician unity through laughter, community, and time together. Get to know the issues we each face across specialty lines. Get to know each other personally. When you need a consultant, you’ll KNOW them personally and can make each others work lives easier by knowing what each other needs. Let's step forward for ourselves and our patients, together.
Compassionate Communities Healthcare Movement
Compassionate Communities Healthcare Movement is an inter-generational community movement created to promote cooperative responsibility for the health of our communities, advance health equity and inspire compassionate action. The forum allows opportunities for community members to come together informally to explore issues that impact the health of our communities, strengthen relationships & identify opportunities to enhance understanding, collaboration & community well-being.
Idaho Clinicians for Climate and Health
We are a group seeking to educate ourselves and the public about the scope of the problem and ways to make an impact, as well as organizing direct action and outreach. We are seeking to organize sustainability committees at healthcare organizations across the state of Idaho as we know that healthcare is a huge contributor to fossil fuel consumption and thus to climate change.
Community for Inclusion in Healthcare
The Community for Inclusion in Healthcare has sporadic meetings to drive conversations around the role of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the area's medical community. Contact one of the individuals listed to find out more about upcoming meetings and opportunities.
Idaho Physician Well-Being Action Collaborative
This diverse group of healthcare professionals in our community works together to address the critical decline in physician well-being and high levels of physician suicide nationwide. We meet every two months to address system level healthcare issues. As their first project, they chose to focus on simplification of medication prior authorization. Specifically, they have worked to increase physician access to accurate medication prior authorization capabilities via EHR at time of service. They have made significant progress and are currently sharing information with our medical community about ways to complete medication prior authorization (and access costs and alternatives) at time of service via EHR. They are now working directly with payers to increase the efficiency of the prior authorization process and decrease the total number of prior authorizations.
Mindfulness and Meditation means many different things to various people. Come share what is working for you and learn from others how to slow down and become more present.
Rediscovering Meaning In Our Work
According to a study at Mayo Clinic published in JAMA, physicians who participated in facilitated physician discussion groups reported increased empowerment and engagement at work - and the number of participants strongly agreeing that their work was meaningful increased. In response to studies highlighting the value of ongoing physician discussion groups, we have organized a Rediscovering Meaning In Our Work physician discussion group in Boise. Each month, we explore a topic relevant to physicians. Our discussions are focused on physician well-being and meaningful work.
The Art of Medicine Medical School Student Discussion Group
Medical school students are invited to join us for a relaxed, facilitated discussion group meeting to explore the art of the practice of medicine. We meet to explore relevant infectious disease and public health considerations and address the health and well-being of medical school students.
Idaho Women in Medicine
Idaho Women In Medicine is here to bring together our Gem State women physicians for personal and professional wellness. Physician unity through laughter, community, and time together. Get to know the issues we each face across specialty lines. Get to know each other personally. When you need a consultant, you’ll KNOW them personally and can make each others work lives easier by knowing what each other needs. Let's step forward for ourselves and our patients, together.
Compassionate Communities Healthcare Movement
Compassionate Communities Healthcare Movement is an inter-generational community movement created to promote cooperative responsibility for the health of our communities, advance health equity and inspire compassionate action. The forum allows opportunities for community members to come together informally to explore issues that impact the health of our communities, strengthen relationships & identify opportunities to enhance understanding, collaboration & community well-being.
Idaho Clinicians for Climate and Health
We are a group seeking to educate ourselves and the public about the scope of the problem and ways to make an impact, as well as organizing direct action and outreach. We are seeking to organize sustainability committees at healthcare organizations across the state of Idaho as we know that healthcare is a huge contributor to fossil fuel consumption and thus to climate change.
Community for Inclusion in Healthcare
The Community for Inclusion in Healthcare has sporadic meetings to drive conversations around the role of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the area's medical community. Contact one of the individuals listed to find out more about upcoming meetings and opportunities.
Idaho Physician Well-Being Action Collaborative
This diverse group of healthcare professionals in our community works together to address the critical decline in physician well-being and high levels of physician suicide nationwide. We meet every two months to address system level healthcare issues. As their first project, they chose to focus on simplification of medication prior authorization. Specifically, they have worked to increase physician access to accurate medication prior authorization capabilities via EHR at time of service. They have made significant progress and are currently sharing information with our medical community about ways to complete medication prior authorization (and access costs and alternatives) at time of service via EHR. They are now working directly with payers to increase the efficiency of the prior authorization process and decrease the total number of prior authorizations.
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Getting Connected By ServingGetting involved in your medical society, leadership and other boards can provide richly rewarding experiences with others, leadership development, and lifetime connections. Volunteering your medical skills can also remind you of why you signed up for medicine in the first place.
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Perhaps you know of other resources or a small group of physicians that gets together regularly and is open to new members. To have it listed, please contact the webmaster at 208-336-2930 or email director@adamedicalsociety.org to have it listed.