Upcoming Chapter Events
October 16, 2025
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Long Island Jewish
Forest Hills Hospital
10201 66th Rd, Forest Hills, Queens
Pathways for MOC: What Every Physician Should Know
Sponsored by NYACP's Queens District
Join us for a focused session led by John Raimo, MD, FACP, Chair of Medicine at Long Island Jewish Forest Hills, as we explore the ins and outs of Maintenance of Certification (MOC). Dr. Raimo will guide you through current MOC requirements, available pathways, including more flexible alternatives, and share practical strategies to meet certification milestones without overburdening your workload. This session is ideal for physicians ready to plan and streamline their recertification process.
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
November 6
12:15 PM - 1:00 PM
ZOOM
Advocacy Town Hall Meeting - Q4
Join Dr. Kellin King for an interactive advocacy town hall. Learn how a unified physician voice drives change, explore simple steps to get involved, and ask questions in an open discussion. Whether new to advocacy or looking to deepen involvement, this is a chance to make an impact!