Speaking Engagements

Georgia PHP Speaking Engagements

 

UPCOMING PRESENTATIONS

  • “When Physicians Become Patients: Providing Care for General Medical, Mental Health, and Substance Use Disorders” – Michael J. Baron, M.D., MPH, DFASAM, FAPA, Chris Bundy, M.D., MPH, FAPA, FASAM, Paul H. Earley, M.D., DFASAM, Alexis Polles, M.D. FASAM, Lisa Merlo, Ph.D., MPE – Virtual Webinar Presentation for Federation of State Physician Health Programs – September 23, 2026
  • “Is Food Addiction a Thing?” – Paul H. Earley, M.D., DFASAM – Presentation for North Carolina Dental Association Conference – September 18-21, 2026
  • “Drug Testing in Clinical Practice” – Susan K. Blank, M.D., DFASAM, LFAPA – Presentation for Emory University School of Medicine – Atlanta, GA – September 9, 2026
  • “Addiction and Mental Health Issues in the Healthcare Team: How Physician Health Programs Can Help” – Susan K. Blank, M.D., DFASAM, LFAPA – Medical College of Georgia – Augusta, GA – August 13, 2026

PAST PRESENTATIONS

  • “How can Georgia PHP Help?” – Susan K. Blank, M.D., DFASAM, LFAPA - Atrium Floyd Medical Center, Institutional Grand Rounds. Rome, Georgia May 28, 2026.
  • “Advancing Accountability, Consistency, and Excellence in PHP Monitoring Practices” – Christopher Bundy, M.D., MPH, FAPA, FASAM, Michael Gendel, M.D., Paul H. Earley, M.D., DFASAM, and Sandra Frazier, M.D. – Virtual Webinar for Federation of State Physician Health Programs – April 30, 2026
  • “Addiction and Mental Health Issues in the Healthcare Team: How Physician Health Programs Can Help” – Susan K. Blank, M.D., DFASAM, LFAPA – Presentation for Atrium Health Navicent, Residents and Faculty – Macon, GA – April 8, 2026
  • “Update on Treating Health Care Professionals” – Susan K. Blank, M.D., DFASAM, LFAPA - Presentation to the Addiction Medicine Fellows, Medical College of Georgia. Augusta Georgia March 12, 2026
  • “Addiction in America: Managing Addiction in 2026.” – Susan K. Blank, M.D., DFASAM, LFAPA - CLE presentation 2026 Defense of Drivers Institute, Georgia Bar Association. March 6, 2026.
  • POD of Inquiry with Dr. Stephen Barrett. “Stimulant Epidemic” Season 7 January 22, 2026. – Susan K. Blank, M.D., DFASAM, LFAPA
  • “Opioid and Substance Use Disorders: Assessment and Management.” – Susan K. Blank, M.D., DFASAM, LFAPA - CME Presentation Controlled Substances Management Course for American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians. Virtual Conference January 17, 2026.
  • “Management of Substances: Benzodiazepines, Cocaine, and Other Substances. – Susan K. Blank, M.D., DFASAM, LFAPA - CME Presentation Controlled Substances Management Course for American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians. Virtual Conference January 17, 2026.
  • “Assessment and Management of Drug Dependency and Withdrawal” – Susan K. Blank, M.D., DFASAM, LFAPA - CME Presentation Controlled Substances Management Course for American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians. Virtual Conference January 17, 2026.
  • “Risk of Addiction in the Medical Student” – Susan K. Blank, M.D., DFASAM, LFAPA- University of Georgia School Of Medicine, Student Lecture. Athens, Georgia January 15, 2026.
  • “Addiction Among Physicians and Other Health Care Professionals” – Susan K. Blank, M.D., DFASAM, LFAPA - Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Georgia Campus, Virtual Lecture January 12, 2026.