April 24, 2025
UCA is excited to announce Urgent Care Compass — a cutting-edge, Zillow-inspired career exploration platform designed exclusively for the field of Urgent Care. Officially launching at next month’s UCA Convention in Dallas, this innovative tool puts over 15,000 Urgent Care centers on the map — literally.
Say goodbye to irrelevant job boards and hello to a smarter way to search. With Urgent Care Compass, you can:
Just log in with your UCA credentials to start navigating your career path like never before.
The first Urgent Care Foundation Silent Auction is now live! The bidding is open to everyone and will close at the 2025 Celebration at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas, Texas on May 5.
With over 20 unique items and experiences to bid on, there’s something for everyone.
Your contributions support education and awareness initiatives for Urgent Care.
Don’t miss this chance to connect with your peers, gain fresh insights and celebrate the incredible work we’ve accomplished together.
Registration is closing soon, so make sure your spot is secured today! We can’t wait to see you there.
Tickets for the Celebration are available here.
Join us for the next Q Workshop on May 2 – 3, held as a pre-Convention event to the Urgent Care Convention in Dallas, TX.
This workshop will build on what you previously learned, providing even more practical insights, hands-on strategies and networking opportunities with your peers.
Don’t forget to register for the Urgent Care Convention from May 3 – 6! We have a packed agenda filled with valuable information, ample opportunities to network with each other and dynamic speakers for all sessions.
We hope to see you at the Q at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas from May 2 – 3!
The Q
Accreditation Workshop
May 2-3, 2025, Dallas, TX
2025 Urgent Care Convention
May 3-6, 2025, Dallas, TX
2025 Urgent Care Foundation Celebration
May 5, 2025, Dallas, TX
The College of Urgent Care Medicine is pleased to announce its newest Fellow. Lisa Shakun, PA-C, MBA has just earned the distinction of Fellow in the College of Urgent Care Medicine (FCUCM). Lisa has been with Yale New Haven Health Urgent Care (formerly Physician One Urgent Care) in Brookfield, CT since 2020, ascending to the role of Medical Director in 2024 where Jeanne Kenkare, DO, FCUCM and President of Yale New Haven Health UC, wrote, “In this capacity, she oversees more than 55 Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) and has been responsible for managing their quality, compliance, productivity and retention”. Lisa will also be a co-presenter on clinician engagement at the upcoming Urgent Care Convention in Dallas, TX.
Lisa received her bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology and Athletic Training from the University of New Hampshire and her MS in Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Alabama at Birmingham Surgical Physician Assistant Program. She subsequently attained an MBA from Quinnipiac University. Congratulations Lisa!
All Fellows and CUCM Accredited Fellowship Programs will be recognized this month at The Urgent Care Convention—get your photo taken by your name at the fellowship wall of fame located at UC Central.
Becoming a Fellow is open to physicians, PAs and NPs involved in Urgent Care medicine. Click here for more information.
Urgent Updates are curated highlights of guidelines, reviewed by (and some directly coming from) Urgent Care clinicians. These highlights represent the actual intent of these articles and how they relate to the practice of Urgent Care medicine.
Upon completion of this activity, participants will:
$100 Non-CUCM Members, FREE for CUCM Members – Login to show the member price or become a member today.
The CUCM is a clinician only membership.
