February 27, 2025

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Congratulations to the 2025 Urgent Care Award Winners

We have announced the latest class of Award recipients. These outstanding individuals are commended for their contributions to the advancement of Urgent Care.  

Award winners will be recognized at the Awards Luncheon at the Urgent Care Convention on Sunday, May 4. 

2025 Rising Star Award: Brenda Graham  

2025 Advocacy Award: Gerry Cvitanovich, MD  

2025 Humanitarian Award: Rachel Sossoman 

2025 Quality & Safety Award: Jessica Higginbotham 

2025 Sean M. McNeeley, MD, FCUCM Advancing the Specialty Award: Kevin Reiter, MD 

2025 Joseph Toscano, MD, FCUCM Inspiring Excellence Award: Lindsey Fish, MD 

The surprise Outstanding Achievement Award will be announced at the Urgent Care Foundation Celebration on Monday, May 5 and a new surprise award will be unveiled at the College of Urgent Care Medicine and Urgent Care College of Physicians meeting on Tuesday, May 6.

Call for Consultants for the 2025 Urgent Care Convention

We’re seeking experienced industry professionals to provide strategic guidance, innovative solutions and expert insights that will enhance this year’s event. If you have specialized knowledge and a passion for shaping the future of Urgent Care, we encourage you to apply.
 
Why Become a Consultant?
  • Featured marketing on the convention event site, in the app, and through scheduled media outreach, including our member newsletter and social media posts.
  • Enhanced visibility with a dedicated profile featuring your photo, background and expertise.
  • Engagement opportunities through “Ask a Consultant” sessions, where you can share branded materials.
  • Exclusive discount—Consultants who commit to 10 or more sessions will receive 50% off their convention registration.
You’ll find all details, including application requirements, on our Call for Consultants.
 
Eligibility Requirements
  • UCA membership is required to be a consultant.
  • Conference registration is required.
Thank you for your continued dedication to advancing Urgent Care. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to learning@urgentcareassociation.org

Nominate a Leader for the UCA Board of Directors!

Do you know someone with the passion, experience and commitment to make a difference? Submit a nomination for the UCA Board of Directors. We want to hear from you! 

Nominate a fellow UCA member today!

The nomination period is from February 14 – March 7

Self-nominations are also accepted.

Bring Your Team and Save at the Urgent Care Convention

This is your chance to learn, connect, and evolve together while taking advantage of exclusive group savings.
 
When you register four or more team members, each person saves $150 on their registration.
 
Bonus: Download the Request to Attend letter.
 
Register today and secure your team’s spot!

Upcoming Events

The Q 
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

UCA Affiliates

The College of Urgent Care Medicine Announces its Newest Fellow

In 2021 Mercy,  St. Louis recognized Dr. Hansen as the Researcher of the Year. The College of Urgent Care Medicine (CUCM) is pleased to announce Paul Hansen, MD, FAAP, FACP, FCUCM as its newest Fellow. 

Dr. Hansen has served as the National Chair of Clinical Quality for GoHealth Urgent Care since January 2022 and recently assumed additional responsibilities as the Interim Physician Lead for the State of Missouri with Mercy GoHealth. In 2021 Mercy, St. Louis recognized Dr. Hansen as the Researcher of the Year.  He has published on clinical delivery in Urgent Care medicine, including the important topic of systemic steroid stewardship. 

Dr. Hansen did his undergraduate studies at Maryville University, St. Louis Missouri, and received his Medical Degree from the University of Missouri School of Medicine.  Tracey Davidoff, MD, FCUCM stated, “The CUCM Fellowship Committee is again thrilled to recognize someone of Dr. Hansen’s caliber as a Fellow.  His commitment to research and subjects such as steroid stewardship are 100% aligned with the direction and focus of the Colleges. On behalf of the Committee, I would like to say, congratulations for earning the distinction as an FCUCM.  We look forward to your continued clinical leadership.”   

Becoming a Fellow in the College is open to physicians and advanced practice clinicians. To learn more about becoming a Fellow in CUCM, click below.

The Latest Urgent Updates

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.

Webinars, Podcasts and Education

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