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Capital Area Physician Experience (CAPE)
Capital Area Physician Experience (CAPE)
Committee Sponsor—Michigan Health Council
Committee Chairperson—Scott Kuhnert, MD
The purpose of this committee is to profile the tri-counties’ physician population, document physician need, project shortages for the Capital Area, and build a model for regional physician workforce planning with the stated goal of attracting and retaining physicians to the Capital Area. CAPE is a coalition effort among the Capital Area Health Alliance (CAHA), Ingham County Medical Society (ICMS), Michigan Osteopathic Association (MOA), Graduate Medical Education Institute (GMEI), the Michigan Health Council (MHC), Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Michigan State University Health Team, Sparrow Health System, Ingham Regional Medical Center, Hayes Green Beach, and Mid-Michigan Physicians.
Current efforts based on the strategic plan for 2011–2012 include:
• Physician Retention Leadership Award.
• Re-survey of resident physicians in the Greater Lansing Area using the initial 2008 CAPE survey questions to identify shifting trends and opinions about why residents may leave the area upon completion of their training
• CAPE Annual Medical Student Networking Dinner
• Network for resident physician spouses/partners to integrate them into the community and support their career efforts
• Outreach event to connect regional resident physicians with regional practice opportunities
Guest speakers at the 2011 CAPE meetings included: Terri Wehrwein, RN, PhD, Associate Dean of Nursing, MSU, who presented on the Doctorate of Nursing Practice degree; Anne Rosewarne, President, Michigan Health Council, who reviewed the report on Zero Out Medical Education and the Impact on Physician Recruitment; and Brian Peters, Executive Vice President–Operations, Michigan Health and Hospital Association, who presented Significant trends that are shaping the environment for physicians including federal health reform.
The re-survey of resident physicians in the Greater Lansing area was conducted in June 2011, and the results were reviewed and compared to the 2008 survey results. Key indicators include:
• 51.5% of resident physicians plan to further training through a fellowship program.
• 56.3% indicated that a competitive recruitment package/salary could have persuaded them to remain in the Greater Lansing area compared to 49% in 2008.
• 25.5% decided where they wanted to practice before they began residency training.
In November 2011, CAPE hosted its Third Annual Medical Student Networking Dinner Event at the Eagle Eye Golf Club. The event is open to all regional medical students who enjoy a buffet dinner and are joined by area practicing physicians in various specialties who each host a roundtable discussion regarding their professional and personal experiences as a physician practicing in the Greater Lansing area. Using the “speed dating” format, each student can participate in five different discussions about career choices and the benefits of living and working the area. The event is valued by the students who recognize the importance of networking with positive mentors who promote the merits of a medical career.
To learn more about CAPE and future meeting dates, contact Deb Collier, Michigan Health Council, at 517-347-3336 or deb.collier@mhc.org.
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