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2022 National Leadership Conference
September 15, 2022–September 18, 2022
$99.00 – $449.00
It’s hard to believe that the last time we had the opportunity to connect in-person was in 2019, so be ready to have some fun with colleagues old and new and join us in Chicago to Recover, Renew and Reconnect at the 2022 DFA National Leadership Conference.
Learn from national and regional experts to hone your advocacy skills on topics like reproductive rights, gun violence prevention, strengthening the FDA, Medicaid expansion, drug pricing, gender-affirming care, and more!
Our 2022 National Leadership Conference (NLC) is IN PERSON this year and we are excited to share all the great programming and activities we have in store! Conference attendees will receive:
- CME (approved for 21.5 credits – see below)
- Work on an advocacy project with community-based organizations in Chicago
- Solidarity with other like-minded people like you
- FUN!
- Check out the updated Agenda-At-A-Glance
Get your tickets now!
IMPORTANT: All attendees and guests will be required to furnish proof of COVID-19 vaccination. No exceptions. Please see here for NLC COVID-19 and Monkeypox Guidelines
Hotel info:
- Crown Plaza Chicago Hotel – $159 per night
Conference hashtag: #NLCChicago22
DFA is excited to honor six extraordinary advocates during the Founder’s Awards at the 2022 National Leadership Conference on Saturday, September 17, in Chicago. These awards will honor excellence in patient advocacy in the following categories: 1) Medical Student Advocate, 2) Resident Advocate, 3) Physician Advocate, 4) Retired Physician Advocate, 5) a Copello Fellow and 6) a Health Advocate (non-physician).
Conference pricing structure is as follows:
- Medical Students or Other Health Professional Students – $99
- Residents & Fellows – $199
- Physicians (PAs/NPs) – $449
- Retired Physicians – $349
- Health Advocates – $249
The AAFP has reviewed National Leadership Conference 2022 and deemed it acceptable for up to 21.5 Live AAFP Prescribed credits. Term of Approval is from 09/15/2022 to 09/17/2022. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AAFP Prescribed credit is accepted by the American Medical Association as equivalent to AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s)™ toward the AMA Physician’s Recognition Award. When applying for the AMA PRA, Prescribed credit earned must be reported as Prescribed, not as Category 1.