Calling APP's! Help NPACE Advance your Practice! 2025 Survey

Calling APP’s! Help NPACE Advance your Practice!

Welcome to the NPACE 2025 CME Advance your Practice wish list! We want to know what you want for professional development. We want to help you be a better clinician and keep you motivated and engaged.
This survey takes a few minutes to complete.

When you complete the survey, you will be entered into one of four chances to win a free 2026 conference registration of your choice. To be entered, include your name and address at the end of the survey.

*Survey closes on 09/30/2025. In October 2025, 4 winners selected and notified via email.

Demographics (this helps us know who we are serving)

1. What is your professional role? *This question is required.

Please enter an 'other' value for this selection.

2. Years in practice: *This question is required.

3. US state/territory of residence: *This question is required.

4. Your area of practice is: *This question is required.

Please enter an 'other' value for this selection.
Please enter an 'other' value for this selection.

5. Annually, I receive the following employer compensation for continuing education: *This question is required.

Now to the fun questions...

6. How are you doing in your professional role right now? (We want to know how you feel, how's your mental health, how's your outlook ... we genuinely want to know how you are - because that's how we know how to begin helping.)

7. Using the 5-point Likert scale below, please rate your current comfort level in managing the following conditions or situations: *This question is required.

Space Cell	not comfortable at all (1)	somewhat comfortable (2)	moderately comfortable (3)	confident in managing this (4)	expert knowledge area (5)
Co-managing patients who have a cancer diagnosis with oncology.	Co-managing patients who have a cancer diagnosis with oncology.: not comfortable at all (1)	Co-managing patients who have a cancer diagnosis with oncology.: somewhat comfortable (2)	Co-managing patients who have a cancer diagnosis with oncology.: moderately comfortable (3)	Co-managing patients who have a cancer diagnosis with oncology.: confident in managing this (4)	Co-managing patients who have a cancer diagnosis with oncology.: expert knowledge area (5)
Interpreting lab results of patients who currently have a cancer diagnosis.	Interpreting lab results of patients who currently have a cancer diagnosis.: not comfortable at all (1)	Interpreting lab results of patients who currently have a cancer diagnosis.: somewhat comfortable (2)	Interpreting lab results of patients who currently have a cancer diagnosis.: moderately comfortable (3)	Interpreting lab results of patients who currently have a cancer diagnosis.: confident in managing this (4)	Interpreting lab results of patients who currently have a cancer diagnosis.: expert knowledge area (5)
Ordering genetic testing for various diseases or medication management.	Ordering genetic testing for various diseases or medication management.: not comfortable at all (1)	Ordering genetic testing for various diseases or medication management.: somewhat comfortable (2)	Ordering genetic testing for various diseases or medication management.: moderately comfortable (3)	Ordering genetic testing for various diseases or medication management.: confident in managing this (4)	Ordering genetic testing for various diseases or medication management.: expert knowledge area (5)
Interpreting complex lab.	Interpreting complex lab. : not comfortable at all (1)	Interpreting complex lab. : somewhat comfortable (2)	Interpreting complex lab. : moderately comfortable (3)	Interpreting complex lab. : confident in managing this (4)	Interpreting complex lab. : expert knowledge area (5)
Identifying skin lesion type or disease.	Identifying skin lesion type or disease.: not comfortable at all (1)	Identifying skin lesion type or disease.: somewhat comfortable (2)	Identifying skin lesion type or disease.: moderately comfortable (3)	Identifying skin lesion type or disease.: confident in managing this (4)	Identifying skin lesion type or disease.: expert knowledge area (5)
Conducting or interpreting pulmonary function testing.	Conducting or interpreting pulmonary function testing.: not comfortable at all (1)	Conducting or interpreting pulmonary function testing.: somewhat comfortable (2)	Conducting or interpreting pulmonary function testing.: moderately comfortable (3)	Conducting or interpreting pulmonary function testing.: confident in managing this (4)	Conducting or interpreting pulmonary function testing.: expert knowledge area (5)
Managing heart failure for patients who cannot contact cardiology.	Managing heart failure for patients who cannot contact cardiology.: not comfortable at all (1)	Managing heart failure for patients who cannot contact cardiology.: somewhat comfortable (2)	Managing heart failure for patients who cannot contact cardiology.: moderately comfortable (3)	Managing heart failure for patients who cannot contact cardiology.: confident in managing this (4)	Managing heart failure for patients who cannot contact cardiology.: expert knowledge area (5)
Managing patients under the age of 1.	Managing patients under the age of 1.: not comfortable at all (1)	Managing patients under the age of 1.: somewhat comfortable (2)	Managing patients under the age of 1.: moderately comfortable (3)	Managing patients under the age of 1.: confident in managing this (4)	Managing patients under the age of 1.: expert knowledge area (5)
Managing patients ages 1-5.	Managing patients ages 1-5.: not comfortable at all (1)	Managing patients ages 1-5.: somewhat comfortable (2)	Managing patients ages 1-5.: moderately comfortable (3)	Managing patients ages 1-5.: confident in managing this (4)	Managing patients ages 1-5.: expert knowledge area (5)
Managing patients ages 6-11.	Managing patients ages 6-11.: not comfortable at all (1)	Managing patients ages 6-11.: somewhat comfortable (2)	Managing patients ages 6-11.: moderately comfortable (3)	Managing patients ages 6-11.: confident in managing this (4)	Managing patients ages 6-11.: expert knowledge area (5)
Managing patients ages 12-18.	Managing patients ages 12-18.: not comfortable at all (1)	Managing patients ages 12-18.: somewhat comfortable (2)	Managing patients ages 12-18.: moderately comfortable (3)	Managing patients ages 12-18.: confident in managing this (4)	Managing patients ages 12-18.: expert knowledge area (5)
Addressing emergent situations in the office (e.g., cardiac arrest, anaphylaxis, seizure, hypoglycemia, severe asthma exacerbation).	Addressing emergent situations in the office (e.g., cardiac arrest, anaphylaxis, seizure, hypoglycemia, severe asthma exacerbation).: not comfortable at all (1)	Addressing emergent situations in the office (e.g., cardiac arrest, anaphylaxis, seizure, hypoglycemia, severe asthma exacerbation).: somewhat comfortable (2)	Addressing emergent situations in the office (e.g., cardiac arrest, anaphylaxis, seizure, hypoglycemia, severe asthma exacerbation).: moderately comfortable (3)	Addressing emergent situations in the office (e.g., cardiac arrest, anaphylaxis, seizure, hypoglycemia, severe asthma exacerbation).: confident in managing this (4)	Addressing emergent situations in the office (e.g., cardiac arrest, anaphylaxis, seizure, hypoglycemia, severe asthma exacerbation).: expert knowledge area (5)
Understanding billing and coding as it relates to accurate diagnoses and billable actions.	Understanding billing and coding as it relates to accurate diagnoses and billable actions.: not comfortable at all (1)	Understanding billing and coding as it relates to accurate diagnoses and billable actions.: somewhat comfortable (2)	Understanding billing and coding as it relates to accurate diagnoses and billable actions.: moderately comfortable (3)	Understanding billing and coding as it relates to accurate diagnoses and billable actions.: confident in managing this (4)	Understanding billing and coding as it relates to accurate diagnoses and billable actions.: expert knowledge area (5)
Identifying and managing autism.	Identifying and managing autism.: not comfortable at all (1)	Identifying and managing autism.: somewhat comfortable (2)	Identifying and managing autism.: moderately comfortable (3)	Identifying and managing autism.: confident in managing this (4)	Identifying and managing autism.: expert knowledge area (5)
Identifying and treating rashes.	Identifying and treating rashes.: not comfortable at all (1)	Identifying and treating rashes.: somewhat comfortable (2)	Identifying and treating rashes.: moderately comfortable (3)	Identifying and treating rashes.: confident in managing this (4)	Identifying and treating rashes.: expert knowledge area (5)
Interpreting electrocardiograms (EKGs).	Interpreting electrocardiograms (EKGs).: not comfortable at all (1)	Interpreting electrocardiograms (EKGs).: somewhat comfortable (2)	Interpreting electrocardiograms (EKGs).: moderately comfortable (3)	Interpreting electrocardiograms (EKGs).: confident in managing this (4)	Interpreting electrocardiograms (EKGs).: expert knowledge area (5)
Suturing of minor lacerations.	Suturing of minor lacerations.: not comfortable at all (1)	Suturing of minor lacerations.: somewhat comfortable (2)	Suturing of minor lacerations.: moderately comfortable (3)	Suturing of minor lacerations.: confident in managing this (4)	Suturing of minor lacerations.: expert knowledge area (5)
Evaluating and treating musculoskeletal injuries.	Evaluating and treating musculoskeletal injuries.: not comfortable at all (1)	Evaluating and treating musculoskeletal injuries.: somewhat comfortable (2)	Evaluating and treating musculoskeletal injuries.: moderately comfortable (3)	Evaluating and treating musculoskeletal injuries.: confident in managing this (4)	Evaluating and treating musculoskeletal injuries.: expert knowledge area (5)
Evaluating and treating joint pain, both acute and chronic.	Evaluating and treating joint pain, both acute and chronic.: not comfortable at all (1)	Evaluating and treating joint pain, both acute and chronic.: somewhat comfortable (2)	Evaluating and treating joint pain, both acute and chronic.: moderately comfortable (3)	Evaluating and treating joint pain, both acute and chronic.: confident in managing this (4)	Evaluating and treating joint pain, both acute and chronic.: expert knowledge area (5)
Managing patients with severe COPD or asthma.	Managing patients with severe COPD or asthma. : not comfortable at all (1)	Managing patients with severe COPD or asthma. : somewhat comfortable (2)	Managing patients with severe COPD or asthma. : moderately comfortable (3)	Managing patients with severe COPD or asthma. : confident in managing this (4)	Managing patients with severe COPD or asthma. : expert knowledge area (5)
Managing patients with treatment resistant depression and/or anxiety	Managing patients with treatment resistant depression and/or anxiety: not comfortable at all (1)	Managing patients with treatment resistant depression and/or anxiety: somewhat comfortable (2)	Managing patients with treatment resistant depression and/or anxiety: moderately comfortable (3)	Managing patients with treatment resistant depression and/or anxiety: confident in managing this (4)	Managing patients with treatment resistant depression and/or anxiety: expert knowledge area (5)
Identifying and managing patients with bipolar disorder	Identifying and managing patients with bipolar disorder: not comfortable at all (1)	Identifying and managing patients with bipolar disorder: somewhat comfortable (2)	Identifying and managing patients with bipolar disorder: moderately comfortable (3)	Identifying and managing patients with bipolar disorder: confident in managing this (4)	Identifying and managing patients with bipolar disorder: expert knowledge area (5)
Managing end of life care decisions (i.e. advanced care directives, when to involve palliative care, and when to order hospice).	Managing end of life care decisions (i.e. advanced care directives, when to involve palliative care, and when to order hospice).: not comfortable at all (1)	Managing end of life care decisions (i.e. advanced care directives, when to involve palliative care, and when to order hospice).: somewhat comfortable (2)	Managing end of life care decisions (i.e. advanced care directives, when to involve palliative care, and when to order hospice).: moderately comfortable (3)	Managing end of life care decisions (i.e. advanced care directives, when to involve palliative care, and when to order hospice).: confident in managing this (4)	Managing end of life care decisions (i.e. advanced care directives, when to involve palliative care, and when to order hospice).: expert knowledge area (5)

8. The one condition or diagnosis I really struggle with in practice is: *This question is required.

9. When it comes to on-demand learning, I primarily seek this out: (choose all of the options that most meet your needs) *This question is required.

Please enter an 'other' value for this selection.

10. For on-demand learning, the bundle topics that most interest me include: *This question is required.

11. I would be interested in listening to podcasts on cutting edge clinical or practice topics? *This question is required.

The following questions are about your ideal conference.

12. My ideal conference is somewhere: (select all that apply) *This question is required.

close to my home so I can sleep in my bed.
virtual so I can attend from anywhere.
in a beautiful location, away from hustle and bustle.
in a major city with activities and restaurants.
somewhere warm.
somewhere I can fly to easily.
on the beach.
ski destination.
nowhere - I'm not paying for continuing education anymore.

13. My ideal conference length is: *This question is required.

14. From the following list of conference "extras" please these in order of importance to you (from #1 being most important to #7 being least important): *This question is required. Order the items from the following list. First select an item with the spacebar to show a menu of possible ranking positions. Next, click a ranking position to order it in the ranked list. Note the menu will display more ordering options as you add items to the ranked list.

Free Wi-Fi in the conference space.
Breakfast and lunch each day.
A good vendor hall to make connections and network.
Local discounts and activities.
Wellness included in the event (e.g., stretch breaks, yoga or exercise classes).
Beverage breaks with plenty of water, coffee and tea.
Networking reception.
Fun Contests (i.e. games in the room, social media game, theme days)

15. What pharmaceutical or non-CME sessions or topics interest you most?

16. If I could add any topics to an 'ideal' conference I would include: (select all that apply) *This question is required.

identifying care that can be billed for to optimize revenue.
using AI in practice.
suturing or other dermatology skills.
functional medicine.
navigating insurance complexities.
pharmacology only.
complex lab interpretation.

17. Which of the following locations would most interest you for attending a conference: (select all that apply) *This question is required.

18. Have you attended an NPACE event in the past year? *This question is required.

If yes, did you gain knowledge that helped improve your professional practice and patient outcomes?

19. I would like to be entered into the drawing for the conference give away: *This question is required.

Please enter your full name below *This question is required.

Please enter your email address. *This question is required. This question requires a valid email address.

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