175th Annual Convention
This September will be one to remember!
 
In this milestone year, ISMA is excited to offer a range of unique and enriching opportunities for our members, including an all-day Physician Wellness Symposium during the Friday session designed to foster professional and personal growth.

One of our goals for the 175th is to fill ALL of the delegate seats for the convention, so please plan on attending this fall!

ISMA 175th Annual Convention
Sept. 6-8, 2024
Embassy Suites
Plainfield



           
Convention Schedule*
FRIDAY, Sept. 6
 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.   Registration Open 
9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.   Physician Wellness Symposium 
4:30 – 5:30 p.m.   Physician Wellness Symposium - Reception 
4 – 6 p.m.   ISMA Board of Trustees Meeting 
6:30 – 7 p.m.   IMPAC Social (IMPAC donors only)
7 – 8 p.m.   IMPAC Panel Presentation (IMPAC donors only)
8 – 9:30 p.m.   IMPAC Social (IMPAC donors only)
7 – 10 p.m. MSS Resolution Review and Dinner
SATURDAY, Sept.7
 6:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.   Registration Open 
 6:30 – 10 a.m. Continental Breakfast
7 – 7:30 a.m.   New Delegate Orientation 
 7 – 8 a.m.   Physician Wellness Steering Committee 
 7 – 8 a.m.   Delegate Credentialing  
7 – 8 a.m.   Past Presidents Breakfast 
8 – 9 a.m.   Opening Session of the House of Delegates 
9 a.m.   Reference Committee #1
Upon end of RC #1   Reference Committee #2
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.   Lunch Buffet
Upon end of RC #2   Reference Committee #3
Upon end of RC #3   Reference Committee #4
3 – 4 p.m.   MSS, RFS and YPS Meetings
3 – 3:30 p.m.   IMPAC Board Meeting
 3 – 3:30 p.m.   Small County Delegates Meeting 
3:30 – 4:30 p.m.   Women in Medicine Business Meeting 
3:30 – 5:30 p.m.   IMPAC Lounge (IMPAC donors only)
5 – 5:30 p.m.   Newly Elected District Presidents Meeting  
6:30 p.m.   President's Night Cocktail Hour
7:30 p.m.   President's Night Dinner
 9 p.m.   President's Afterparty 
SUNDAY, Sept.8
6:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.    Registration Open 
 7 – 9 a.m.   Continental Breakfast 
8 – 9 a.m. Delegate Credentialing
8 – 9 a.m. Board of Trustees Breakfast Meeting 
9 a.m. Closing Session of the House of Delegates
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.   Boxed Lunches 
Upon adjournment of the HOD Board of Trustees Organizational Meeting 
  AMA Delegation Meeting 
    IMF Organizational Meeting
     
      *All times are EDT. CME sessions are open to all members. This schedule is subject to change.

Video Resources
   
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