Upcoming Chapter Events
OCTOber 22
7:00 - 8:00 pm
ZOOM
Wisdom and Well Being: Making Healthcare Work Better for Physicians and Patients
Session #17: Parenting Cafe - Facing Challenges of Being a Parent in Medicine
Part of the Wisdom and Well-Being series, this session explores how to balance family and career in medicine. Authors of the Parenting in Medicine Handbook will share practical advice on childcare, self-care, managing sick days, and navigating policies that affect physician parents.
Who should attend: Medical students, residents, and physicians with families or those planning for one.
Moderators
• Sneha Shrivastava, MD, MSEd
• Susan Lee, MD, FACP
Panelists
• Diana Samberg, MD, MS
• Jillian Kyle, MD, MS
• Rachel Vanderberg, MD, MS
• Molly Ainsman Fisher, MD, MS
• Kaylan Christianer, MD
• Paula Marfia, MD
• Rakhee K. Bhayani, MD
October 27
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
ZOOM
NYACP Paint and Connect
Sponsored by the NYACP Well Being Committee
This 90-minute virtual painting class is designed to support physician wellness through creativity and connection. This guided session, led by a Muse Paintbar artist, offers a relaxing break from demanding routines while fostering stress reduction, community, and inclusiveness. Participants will receive painting materials by mail in advance to create their own artwork based on a template image. This engaging experience encourages fun, artistic expression, and deeper involvement in the NYACP community.
Cost: $45 per participant (non-refundable)
Register by October 1st
Registration is now closed.
OCTOber 28
7:00 - 8:00 pm
ZOOM
Small Feedings of the Soul: Readings and Reflections
The Small Feedings of the Soul series invites conversation about the joys and struggles of a career in medicine. In this session, preview a new documentary exploring physician burnout, written and produced by Dr. MaryAnn Wilbur. Following the screening, Dr. Wilbur will lead a discussion and welcome feedback on the content to further refine this important work.
Please note that this event will not be recorded.
October’s Theme: A Window on the Crisis of Physician Burnout
Documentary and writer/producer: Suck It Up, Buttercup with Executive Producer MaryAnn Wilbur, MD, MPH, MHS
Facilitator: Lynn Cleary, MD, MACP
Program Directors: Nandini Anandu, MD, FACP, Lynn Cleary, MD, MACP, and Cori Salvit, MD, FACP
November 6
12:15 PM - 1:00 PM
ZOOM
Advocacy Town Hall Meeting: Get Hands-On with Advocacy!
Join NYACP’s Town Hall for a hands-on advocacy session! Marc Craw, Senior Director of Government Affairs at MLMIC Insurance Company, will provide a brief overview of the Wrongful Death/Grieving Families Act. NYACP leaders will then guide you step by step in sending a call-to-action message urging Governor Hochul to veto the bill. Stay for updates, discussion, and Q&A to learn additional ways to make your voice heard.
November 13
7:00 PM - 8:15 PM
ZOOM
Listening to Music and Sharing Our Stories
Sponsored by the NYACP Well Being Committee
Back by popular demand! After a highly engaging and well-received session last fall, this unique program returns to explore clinical experience through the medium of popular music. No prior knowledge of music theory, popular culture, or writing experience is required.
ACP Well-Being Champion Dr. Daniel Pomerantz and Assistant Dean of Health Humanities at Albany Medical College Dr. Megan Gerber will use two Taylor Swift songs to inspire reflection on how we tell our own stories.
Close Listening and Discussion:
Participants will listen closely to “This Is Me Trying” from Taylor Swift’s Folklore and “It’s Time to Go,” a bonus track from her Evermore album. Discussion will focus on how these songs tell stories, how they resonate personally, and how they help us connect with our own experiences.
Reflective Writing and Sharing:
Following the discussion, attendees will engage in a guided reflective writing exercise, with time for those who wish to share their reflections with the group.
This session will not be recorded.