March 27, 2025

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Barbara Khozam has a Message for You!

Meet Barbara Khozam, your Monday keynote speaker at the Urgent Care Convention. 

Barbara is excited to see you all at the 2025 Urgent Care Convention. She hopes you will join her at the General Session on Monday!

UCA Member Taking Steps to Address Healthcare Workforce Shortage

Our member, Northwell Health, launches the Northwell School of Health Sciences in September 2025. This school is an extension of Northwell’s partnership with the New York City Board of Education, to train and prepare high school students for careers in healthcare.  

“We see this as education being a key pillar of health by providing the right education that can lead to meaningful jobs to pay a good wage,” Naidich said. “We’re also improving the health of our communities at the same time as we’re creating [jobs].”

With recruitment and retention being a driving force in the field, this is one approach to address the need. 

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 webpage.
 
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

Upcoming Events

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

UCA Affiliates

The College of Urgent Care Medicine Announces its Newest Fellow

The College of Urgent Care Medicine (CUCM) is pleased to announce its newest fellow, Samrah Mansoor, MD, FAAFP, FCUCM.  For over ten years, Dr. Mansoor has served as the Medical and Lab Director for AFC Urgent Care in Wichita, KS.  With over 25 years of experience in clinical practice and clinical administration, she has served in multiple roles including as a hospitalist for Cox Health and Citizens Memorial Hospital in Missouri.  She’s been recognized for numerous awards including the 417 Best Doctors Award, AFC Physician of the Year, and the AFC Presidents Award.  She is committed to medical education, including supervising medical and physician assistant students from institutions including Wichita State University and Missouri State University.  As a result, Dr. Mansoor was recognized by the Association of Pakistani Physicians of North America with a 2023 Teaching Award.   In addition to her many responsibilities, she is developing a Medical Director 101 Training Program for AFC Urgent Care.  Dr. Mansoor is a 1997 graduate of the Fatima Jinnah Medical College in Labore, Pakistan.

On behalf of Dr. Tracey Davidoff, MD, FCUCM, Chair, and the entire Fellowship Committee, we wish to extend our congratulations to Dr. Mansoor for her achievement of the FCUCM distinction!

Becoming a Fellow in the College of Urgent Care Medicine is open to NPs, PAs, and physicians in Urgent Care medicine. 

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

Solutions.Webinar: Sponsored by Aptitude Medical Systems, Inc.

Surprising Insights From Your Urgent Care Payer Data

Thu, Apr 3, 2025 01:00 PM CT

Solutions.Webinar: Sponsored by HealthTrackRx

Urgent Care Rounds: Outpatient Infections and the Role of Multiplex PCR to Optimize Medical Decision-Making

Thu, Apr 17, 2025 12:00 PM CT

2024 Urgent Caring Bundle

Automating Urgent Caring, A Peer-Reviewed Publication from the College of Urgent Care Medicine, includes editorials, case studies, expert insights, Urgent Updates and more.

$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.

The Urgent Care Manager Series: You Are What You Learn

Take your leadership skills to the next level with The Urgent Care Manager Series: You Are What You Learn. This 27-episode course (15-20 minutes each) features candid conversations with seasoned Urgent Care leaders who have faced—and conquered—the same challenges you encounter. Gain actionable insights on leadership fundamentals, communication techniques, time management, team building, and handling difficult situations with confidence.

Who Should Enroll?
New and aspiring managers looking to develop essential leadership skills and navigate the complexities of Urgent Care management.