Overview of the Conference:
This conference will be the first Medical Family Therapy Intensive Conference sponsored by the Family Therapists in Healthcare TIN. The conference is an opportunity for clinicians, researchers, educators, administrators, and other professionals to discuss cutting-edge topics in the field. The University of Minnesota will host this inaugural event and showcase some of their work across their integrated care sites. Expert speakers in Medical Family Therapy will talk about the progression of the field across the conference, with a live family interview in the morning of Day 2. Students will have the opportunity to present their posters at the conference while networking with mentors and professionals.
Conference Agenda (all times central):
Day 1 (July 18th)
4:00pm: Introduction to the Family Therapists in Healthcare TIN
4:30pm-5:15pm: An Overview of Integrated Care from the University of Minnesota
5:15pm-6:30pm: Opening Plenary: “Back to the Future Part I: A Review of Medical Family Therapy Over the Years” (Bill Doherty and Mac Baird)
July 19th (Day 2)
8:30am-9:00am: Registration and Breakfast
9:00am-10:30 am: Morning Plenary: “Back to the Future Part II (The Second Generation): The Evolution of Medical Family Therapy”
10:30am-11:45am: The Live Family Interview: A Collaborative Case of Navigating Chronic Illness
11:45am-1:00pm: Lunch: Poster Session and Program Showcase
1:00pm-3:15pm: Afternoon Breakouts: Clinical Track, Research/Scholarship Track, Supervision Track, Workforce Development Track
3:30pm-4:30pm: Closing Plenary: “Back to the Future Part III (The Third Generation): The Current State of Medical Family Therapy”
Location:
St. Paul, MN (University of Minnesota St. Paul Campus)- McNeal Hall
1985 Buford Ave, St Paul, MN 55108
Format:
This is a hybrid conference, where virtual participants can attend the whole conference! In-person attendance can hold a maximum of 60 people. When the in-person capacity has been met, we will close down this option on the registration portal. Poster presenters MUST be present live at the conference.
Registration Prices: (same for in-person and virtual)
Non AAMFT Professionals: $150
AAMFT Professional Members: $125
Non AAMFT Students: $50
AAMFT Student Members: $50
Special Rate (Member or Non-Member Students with Submitted Posters- This must be in-person): $25
Volunteer (TIN Committee Members Only): Free
Hotel Information
Hotels
There are plenty of hotel and lodging options near the St. Paul campus, as well as locations in downtown Minneapolis. There is no discount for this conference at local hotels.
Near the St. Paul Campus: (within 10-15 minutes of the conference)
1.) Days Inn by Wyndham
1964 University Ave West
St. Paul, MN 55104
651-645-8681
2.) Fairfield Inn and Suites
651-636-7869 or 800-228-2800
3045 Centre Pointe Dr.
Roseville, MN 55113
651-636-7869
3.) Doubletree by Hilton (Roseville)
2540 Cleveland Ave.
Roseville, MN 55113
651-636-4567
4.) Home 2 Home Suites
2020 Iona Lane
Roseville, MN 55113
651-925-8600
Please refer to this link here for additional hotels:
https://admissions.tc.umn.edu/overnight-accommodations-visitors
Campus Residencies:
We will block out a limited number of rooms for dorms on the University of Minnesota campus for graduates students. Priority will be given to student attendees who may want to pursue this option. For those requesting lodging at the university residency, please contact Dr. Tai Mendenhall at mend0009@umn.edu