Earlier this week, Scott wrote a blog post (The Art of the CMEpalooza Abstract) in which he made multiple references to characters (The Fonz and, of course, Potsie) from the hit TV show Happy Days, which first aired…
[Hold on, I’m calculating]
[Still calculating]
…FIFTY YEARS AGO! Once again, we have our finger firmly on the modern culture pulse of the hoi polloi.
(SIDE NOTE: I asked my 17-year-old daughter if she had ever heard of Happy Days or The Fonz. I got an eyeroll worthy of Mr. C.)
One of the things that Happy Days is known for (in addition to providing the origin for the saying “jump the shark” when a water-skiing Fonz literally jumped a shark while wearing his signature leather jacket. The ’80s were wild, man.)
is their crossover episodes with other popular shows, many of which got their start on Happy Days. Laverne and Shirley from (duh) Laverne & Shirley made numerous appearances on Happy Days, and vice versa. Who can ever forget the L&S episode where Richie and Potsie from Happy Days made a guest appearance to participate in a dance competition? (SPOILER ALERT: hilarity ensued.)
My personal favorite crossover episodes were when Robin Williams’s Mork from (duh) Mork & Mindy would make a surprise appearance with the Happy Days gang down at Arnold’s (SPOILER ALERT: hilarity ensued). Check out these special effects:
The ’70s were wild, man.
We are hard at work finalizing the agenda for CMEpalooza Spring 2024 and hope to be able to release it by the end of next week. Meanwhile, in the spirit of crossovers and cross promotions, there are two upcoming educational events for CME/CE professionals that we thought may be of interest to the CMEpalooza community. Here are the details:
ACCME Learn to Thrive 2024
The ACCME invites the accredited continuing education (CE) community to come together in Chicago for three days of meaningful discussion, collaborative learning opportunities, and connection with peers at Learn to Thrive 2024, ACCME’s annual meeting, taking place on May 14-16, 2024, at the Hyatt Regency Hotel Chicago. At Learn to Thrive 2024, you’ll have opportunities to discover actionable strategies that will optimize your role in helping clinicians deliver quality patient care.
Check out www.accmemeeting.org for more information – including what to expect, frequently asked questions, and the meeting agenda – or to register.
Society for Academic Continuing Medical Education (SACME) 2024 Annual Meeting
The Society for Academic Continuing Medical Education (SACME) invites you to its 2024 Annual Meeting, March 10-13 in San Diego, California. The theme for this year’s conference is “Exploring the Expanding and Evolving CPD Ecosystem.”
The meeting will address the opportunities and challenges of artificial intelligence (AI); how CPD/CE can impact the climate crisis; the influence of power and privilege on academic medicine; and best practices for organizations and learners to address complex care needs in under-resourced settings, including migrant, refugee, and displaced communities.
Through research and best practices sessions, CPD/CE colleagues will present innovative strategies they have developed, including interprofessional and team-based education, working in the evolving CPD/CE environment using data driven CPD, and incorporating quality improvement and patient safety.
The meeting will feature the following:
- In-person pre-conference meeting workshops (included in the registration fee)
- Keynote speakers and panels
- Interactive sessions
- Short research and best practices presentations and posters
- Networking opportunities
- Social engagement in-person and virtually
Check out the speakers and the program and register today! Visit sacme.org/page-1859750 for more information.
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