Annual Meeting Committee
The charge of the Annual Meeting Committee is to develop the content for the SHM Annual Meeting and Pre-Courses; including topics, speakers and learning objectives. The 2017 Annual Meeting Committee is comprised of the following SHM members:
Course Director:
Leonard Feldman, MD, FAAP, FACP, SFHM
Assistant Course Director:
Kathleen M. Finn, MD, M. Phil, FACP, FHM
Committee Members
Joshua Allen-Dicker, MD, MPH, FHM
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Steven L. Cohn, MD, FACP, SFHM
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Daniel Fang, MD
Stanford School of Medicine
Margaret C. Fang, MD, FHM
University of California, San Francisco
Prateek Gandiga, MD
Georgetown University Hospital
Jeffrey Grill, MD, FAAP, FHM
University of Louisville
Mangla Gulati, MD, FACP, SFHM
University of Maryland
Jessica Hoying, MD, MS
Trident Health System in Charleston, SC
Michael Janjigian, MD
Bellevue Hospital Center
Efren C. Manjarrez, MD, SFHM
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Benji K. Mathews, MD
Regions Hospital
Melissa Mattison, MD, SFHM, FACP
Massachusetts General Hospital
James C. Pile, MD, FACP
Cleveland Clinic
Barbara Slawski, MD, MS, SFHM
Medical College of Wisconsin
Dustin T. Smith, MD
Emory University School of Medicine
Daniel I. Steinberg, MD, FHM
Beth Israel Medical Center
Sofia Teferi, MD, FAAP, FHM
Bon Secours St. Mary’s Hospital
Doug Thompson, MD, MMM
St. Christopher’s Hospital
Christopher M. Whinney, MD, FACP, FHM
Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine
The Annual Meeting Committee plays a vital role in shaping the educational direction of Hospital Medicine 2017, bringing together experienced hospitalists and academic leaders from across the country. This dedicated group of physicians and healthcare professionals collaborates intensively to design a comprehensive program that addresses the most pressing challenges and innovations in the field. Their collective expertise ensures that each session, workshop, and forum reflects the highest standards of clinical knowledge and practical application. By carefully reviewing scientific abstracts, selecting featured speakers, and organizing special interest forums, the committee creates an environment where attendees can deepen their understanding of hospital medicine while discovering new approaches to transforming patient care.
Hospital Medicine 2017 represents a pivotal gathering for hospitalists committed to revolutionizing healthcare delivery and improving patient outcomes. The annual meeting serves as a platform where practitioners can explore cutting-edge research, share best practices, and build lasting professional connections with colleagues from diverse healthcare settings. Attendees have the opportunity to engage with interactive learning formats, participate in academic competitions, and attend satellite symposia that address real-world clinical challenges. This collaborative atmosphere fosters the exchange of ideas that can be directly applied to enhance hospital-based care, ultimately strengthening the entire healthcare system through shared knowledge and innovation.
