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Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth: “Code Black” Screening

Remsen Medical School Lounge Remsen Medical Sciences Building, 66 College Street, Hanover, NH, United States

Come join us for a discussion of current topics in Emergency Medicine and a screening of the new documentary "Code Black." This is an introduction | recruiting event for BRI Dartmouth Chapter, which is currently under formation. We are c-booth-traumapartnering with our friends in Dartmouth's Health Policy Special Interest Group to make this event happen. Park in the medical school parking lots, e.g., G, H, J, and Dewey. Snacks, appetizers and beverages will be served.

Free

Georgetown – Film and Discussion: “Code Black”

Med-Dent, ga-2/4 Georgetown University, 3900 Reservoir Road Northwest, Washington, DC, United States

Join BRI Georgetown University School of Medicine Chapter for a Code Black film screening. Food will be served. Parking is available in hospital garages.

emergency-room-signCode Black is a must-see documentary for any medical student, regardless of specialization. This documentary is about Emergency Room medicine, and specifically about the LA County Hospital’s C-Booth trauma center. Follow the eye-opening, real world experience of ER doctors as their ability to deliver quality ER care changes when they move from the Old County Hospital to the New County Hospital. Read BRI contributing blogger Derek Dye’s movie review or watch the trailer.

Medical College of WI (MCW): BRI / AMA Healthcare Policy Journal Club

Kerrigan Auditorium, Medical College of Wisconsin 8701 W Watertown Plank Rd, Milwaukee, WI, United States

This event occurs in the Central Time Zone, starting at 12 noon. Lunch (sandwiches or pizza) will be provided. There are typically two speakers per session.

TOPIC: Quality assessment and its link to physician reimbursement and the role of markets in healthcare quality assessment.

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BRI/AMA Journal Club is a meeting where students present and discuss news or journal articles on various extra-medical topics. Themes relate to health policy, public health, medical technology, and much more. Last meeting for 2014: 12/3. We look forward to seeing you there!

Free

George Washington University – Film & Discussion: “Code Black”

Ross 101 The George Washington University, 2300 I Street Northwest, Washington, DC, United States

emergency-room-signJoin BRI's GWU Chapter and the GW Emergency Medicine Interest Group for a Code Black film screening, followed by a panel discussion with select EMed faculty and residents. Refreshments will be served.

Code Black is a must-see documentary for any medical student, regardless of specialization. This documentary is about Emergency Room medicine, and specifically about the LA County Hospital's C-Booth trauma center. Follow the eye-opening, real world experience of ER doctors as their ability to deliver quality ER care changes when they move from the Old County Hospital to the New County Hospital. Read BRI contributing blogger Derek Dye's movie review or watch the trailer.

Free

George Washington University – Lecture: Dr. Robert F. Graboyes, Obamacare Alternatives — “Islands of Innovation” vs. “Repeal & Replace”

Ross Hall, Room 117 The George Washington University, 2300 I Street Northwest, Washington, DC, United States

Note: This event takes place at 12:00 noon EST.

Island Hopping Islands of Innovation

Dr. Robert F Graboyes is a Senior Research Fellow at the Mercatus Institute at George Mason University. He will be speaking  about the right way to go about fixing problems with the healthcare industry and how politicians have been going about it all wrong.

Free

Ohio State University – Movie Screening: Wait Till It’s Free

Graves Hall Room 1187 The Ohio State University, 333 West 10th Avenue, Columbus, OH, United States

Wait-til-ITs-Free---webColin Gunn's 2014 documentary on the perils of government sponsored healthcare will be screened. Wait Til It's Free is "A provocative documentary film that takes a hard and honest look at the way we do healthcare in America.

The film looks at everything from the escalating cost of health insurance to the move towards the disaster of socialized medicine.

Free

Georgetown: A Conversation with Rep. Dr. Price (GA-6)

US Capitol Bldg., Room 5G (5th floor), C St SE Cannon House Office Building, 27 Independence Ave SE, Washington, DC, United States

Note: This event starts promptly at 1:30pm EST. Parking is limited, so please plan to use public transportation to the meeting.

Price, Tom (Rep)

Join BRI Student Leader Daniel McCorry for a conversation with Dr. Tom Price. Congressman Price has a remarkable career, first as an orthopedic surgeon, and now as a United States Representative. Because of his combined experience as well as his commitment to free market solutions, BRI members and interested attendees should have much to gain from engaging in dialogue with Dr. Price. Topics will include healthcare, policy, and ethics, among other things.

Free

Medical College of WI (MCW): BRI / AMA Healthcare Policy Journal Club

Kerrigan Auditorium, Medical College of Wisconsin 8701 W Watertown Plank Rd, Milwaukee, WI, United States

This event occurs in the Central Time Zone, starting at 12 noon. Lunch (sandwiches or pizza) will be provided. There are typically two speakers per session.

TOPIC: Should pharmaceutical companies focus on late stage or early stage disease in drug development?

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BRI/AMA Journal Club is a meeting where students present and discuss news or journal articles on various extra-medical topics. Themes relate to health policy, public health, medical technology, and much more. We look forward to seeing you back for our "Lunch & Learn" Healthcare Policy Journal Club meetings in 2015!

Free

Ohio University HCOM – Lecture: Free Market Systems and the ACA, by Dr. Richard Vedder, PhD

Irvine Hall, Room 194 Ohio University, Athens, OH, United States

Vedder, RichardDr. Richard K. Vedder is an American economist, historian, author, columnist, and currently distinguished Professor of Economics Emeritus at Ohio University and Senior Fellow at The Independent Institute. Please join us for a discussion on the value of free markets, and how these concepts apply (or don't apply) to the Affordable Care Act.

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Ohio State University – Lecture: Dr. Todd Fredricks, DO “Who Owns You — Are You Truly Free?”

Graves Hall Rm 11667 The Ohio State University, 333 West 10th Avenue, Columbus, OH, United States

fredricks_todd_2012---webDr. Todd Fredricks is a Primary Care physician from Ohio University. His talk will cover the current state of the PPACA with regard to impending legal challenge, the state of medicine as practiced by new physicians, and the current changes that physicians are making to try and reestablish personal freedom in practice.

Lunch will be provided.

Free

Medical College of WI (MCW): BRI / AMA Health Policy Journal Club

Kerrigan Auditorium, Medical College of Wisconsin 8701 W Watertown Plank Rd, Milwaukee, WI, United States

This event occurs in the Central Time Zone, starting at 12 noon. Lunch (sandwiches or pizza) will be provided. medjournal

BRI/AMA Journal Club is a meeting where students present and discuss news or journal articles on various extra-medical topics. Themes relate to health policy, public health, medical technology, and much more. Other upcoming 2015 dates are: Feb 11; Mar 25; Apr 29; May 13.

Free

The Doctor’s Lounge Radio — INTERVIEW with Dr. Richard Armstrong

01/22/15 Guest Dr. Richard Armstrong, M.D. Richard Armstrong, MD FACS joins host Mike Koriwchak, MD to discuss the shifting tides motivating doctors to finally start paying attention.Much of a reflection of the larger American public, more and more of the 800,000 plus physicians in America are awaking to the impact of ObamaCare on the practice medicine.