What will I learn?
- Recognize the variety of ways to practice in PALTC settings.
- Understand the roles of clinicians and medical directors.
- Describe the contributions of the interdisciplinary care team.
- Learn about clinical capabilities, financing, and common PALTC terms and acronyms.
Preview the experience
See how a Futures day might unfold, from meeting your classmates to learning with experienced PALTC clinicians.
| Time | Sample Agenda |
| 7:30–8:00 AM | Welcome and introductions Meet fellow participants and program leaders, and get oriented to the day. |
| 8:00–9:00 AM | An introduction to PALTC Explore the care continuum and the roles physicians and APPs can play. |
| 9:00–10:00 AM | Annual meeting experience Join a broader conference learning session, depending on the annual meeting schedule. |
| 10:00–10:15 AM | Morning break |
| 10:15–11:30 AM | Small-group learning Exchange ideas with peers and experienced clinicians through guided discussion. |
| 11:30 AM–12:30 PM | Lunch and connections Continue conversations and get to know your Futures classmates. |
| 12:30–1:45 PM | Case-based discussion Consider practical care scenarios and learn how PALTC teams approach clinical decisions. |
| 1:45–2:45 PM | Career conversations Hear perspectives on entering the field, building professional relationships, and developing your career. |
| 2:45–3:00 PM | Afternoon break |
| 3:00–4:00 PM | Practice and leadership opportunities Explore different PALTC settings, clinician roles, and paths to involvement. |
| 4:00–5:00 PM | Reflection and next steps Bring the day's learning together, complete evaluations, and look ahead to the annual meeting and Futures Connect. |
Illustrative agenda only. This example is inspired by the flow of a previous Futures program. It is not the finalized 2027 agenda. Times, topics, session formats, and annual meeting activities vary from year to year.