Bridging Gaps: Medical-Dental Integration for Veterans in Family Medicine TrainingAdvancing medical-dental integration, with a particular focus and priority on innovative solutions that link behavioral health and oral health for veterans Medical-Dental Integration for Veterans in Family Medicine Training Performance Improvement Pilot Project Explore the Full Performance Improvement Project or Start Learning Today with Educational Webinar and Resources As Family Physicians, we know you are passionate about Veterans' Health and Oral Health; however, you may face challenges integrating these topics into your training and practice. We invite you to participate and share your voice. If you're just beginning to explore this topic, we encourage you to start with our recent webinar, which is available on this YouTube playlist. For those ready to delve deeper, or if you are looking for your next PICME Project, you will find comprehensive details about the full scope of our project below. PICME Project Overview FMEC has launched an initiative to examine how primary care providers (PCPs) within the family medicine academic system integrate oral health care into their practice, with a special focus on veterans, a population disproportionately affected by dental disease, trauma, behavioral health challenges, and other complex health needs. This initiative is made possible through the generous support of the CareQuest Institute for Oral Health, Inc. Project Learning Objectives After participating in the project, participants will be able to:
Get Involved To kick off the project, FMEC hosted the Veteran Oral Health & Medical-Dental Integration Family Medicine Training webinar on May 13, 2025, which is now available for viewing. You can explore the webinar independently or use it as a first step in joining the larger project. The webinar recording is available on this YouTube playlist. This project will engage family physician providers through two (2) learning sessions and two (2) collaborative discussion events. By watching the webinar, you will complete the first step toward participating in the FMEC Performance Improvement/Continuing Medical Education (PICME) project. Mentorship and guidance from the Project Advisors and opportunities for peer-to-peer learning will also be available. Benefits to PICME Project Participants
How to Participate The project is expected to take place from May to July 2025, and all faculty and residents within your program are eligible to participate. Whether you join individually or as part of a small team, no minimum number of participants is required. Participation entails viewing the webinar, completing a QI training module, and engaging in structured practice-based activities to improve oral health integration and veteran care. For further details, please review the Project Agreementand contact Rebecca Bouck at [email protected] with any questions or to enroll. Project Advisors and Reviewers
Join us in making a difference in the lives of our veterans. By participating in this project, you will help bridge the gap between medical and dental care, ensuring that our veterans receive the comprehensive care they deserve. We look forward to collaborating with you on this important initiative. Contact Rebecca Bouck at [email protected] with any questions or to enroll. |