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Dr. Douglas W. Rouse

Medical conferences are held throughout the year, but summer is prime time convenioneering.

And although many doctors present papers at mid-year conventions, they could almost be considered working vacations because they are often held in tourist destinations such as New Orleans or Sandestin, Fla.

“It’s also a great opportunity to fellowship with old friends,” said Charles Griffith, a Purvis family practitioner who plans to attend a convention in San Diego in September.

Beverly Smallwood, a Hattiesburg psychologist and author of the self-help book This Wasn’t Supposed to Happen to Me, said she attends the annual Mississippi Psychological Association meeting, and also enjoys circulating at the National Speakers Association convention, which this year will be held in New York City.

“It’s an opportunity to network with and learn from the top professional speakers, who give generously not only in the top-notch programs, but in one-on-one conversations and relationships,” said Smallwood, who devotes about a quarter of her time to speaking engagements around the United States and abroad.

“My practice has always been a combination of clinical work and speaking,” she said. “Speaking professionally not only helps to market my psychological practice, speaking also generates considerable revenue. I believe that I must continually sharpen my skills in all of the services I offer.”

Mississippi Medical News asked a variety of physicians from the Hattiesburg area to share their summer convention plans. Here’s what they said:
   
Who: Dr. Douglas W. Rouse, fellowship trained sports medicine surgeon
Hospital or clinic: Southern Bone and Joint Specialists, P.A., Hattiesburg
Convention: Michael Hoke Society Meeting
Dates: July 16-20
Overview: Orthopedic specialty society. Each attendee is required to give a paper on various topics of expertise.
Why he picked it: Rouse has been a member of the society for more than 20 years and they have one meeting each year that he tries to attend.

Who: Dr. Beverly Smallwood, psychologist
Hospital or clinic: The Hope Center, Hattiesburg
Convention:  National Speakers Association
Dates: August 2-5
Where:  New York City
Overview:  National Speakers Association helps experts who speak professionally to hone the speaking craft and manage the business of speaking.
 
Who: Dr. Richard A. Conn, orthopedics
Hospital or clinic: Southern Bone and Joint Specialists/Wesley Medical Center, Hattiesburg
Convention No. 1: Mississippi/Alabama Orthopedic Meeting
Dates: May 1-4
Where: Sandestin, Fla.
Overview: Combined two state orthopedic society meetings with emphasis on scientific advancements in orthopedic surgery.
Why he picked it: Conn presented a paper on “Indications and Expectations of Hip Resurfacing for Arthritis of the Hip.”
Convention No. 2: New York University Orthopedic meeting on hip resurfacing
Dates: May 9-10
Where: New York University
Overview: Comprehensive course on hip resurfacing with international faculty.
Why he picked it: Presented paper on potential complications of hip resurfacing technology and performed cadaveric surgical procedure utilizing modified autero-lateral hip approach with Cormet/Stryker Hip Resurfacing System.

Who: Dr. Charles R. Griffith, family practice
Hospital or clinic: Wesley Medical Group-Purvis
Convention: American Association of Family Practitioners Annual Scientific Assembly
Dates: Sept. 17-21
Where: San Diego
Overview: Family medicine leaders and educators from across the nation come together once a year to share their knowledge through hands-on learning opportunities and small group workshops with nationally recognized speakers.
Why he picked it: It represents the largest gathering of family physicians and the best opportunity for Griffith to gain knowledge about recent updates in family medicine.

Who: Dr. Milam S. Cotten, ophthalmologist specializing in eyelids and eye muscles surgery
Hospital or clinic: Southern Eye Center, Hattiesburg
Convention: American Academy of Ophthalmology
Dates: November
Where: Atlanta
Overview: Provides an opportunity for physicians to earn the hours necessary to maintain their certification and to learn about new techniques.
Why he picked it: He will give a presentation on ocular cancer.



July 2008

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