Comprehensive Online Learning

Access a series of online modules and virtual sessions designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to start group medical visits in your community.

Community Support

Join a supportive community to guide you in designing and implementing group programs for various healthcare needs, from chronic illnesses to mental health issues.

Tailored for All Healthcare Professionals

Whether you work in a community health center or private practice, this course will empower you to create group programs spanning prenatal care to geriatrics.

Empower Your Community with Group Medical Visits

Join our course to gain the expertise needed to establish sustainable and organized group medical visits in your community. Learn to address a wide range of healthcare needs, from chronic illnesses to mental health issues, and create a positive impact on individuals' well-being. Take the first step towards transforming healthcare delivery with group programs that make a difference.

CME Accredited

The AAFP has reviewed Group Medical Visits - Beginner Training and deemed it acceptable for up to 4.50 Enduring Materials, Self-Study AAFP Prescribed credit(s). Term of Approval is from 09/12/2025 to 09/12/2026.* Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. *Term of approval will be renewed annually.

Meet Your Instructor

Hi, I'm Jeff Geller, and I'm thrilled to share my journey and expertise with you. I've faced challenges in the field but overcame them to become an expert in group medical visits. My goal is to empower you to make a difference in healthcare by implementing successful group programs.

Meet Your Instructor

Hi, I’m Paula Gardiner, and I’m excited to share my journey and experience with you. My passion for group medical visits comes from a deep belief in their power to transform healthcare—making it more supportive, connected, and effective. Over the years, I’ve dedicated myself to developing and refining group programs that truly meet patients’ needs. My mission is to help you bring this compassionate and impactful model of care into your own practice.

Course Curriculum

16 Chapters · 109 Lessons

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    Introductory course for Group Medical Visits

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      The "secret sauce" of Group Medical Visits

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      What services can Group Medical Visits provide for your local community?

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      CME Information

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    1.0) Starting Sustainable Group Medical Visits

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      1.0 What are Group Medical Visits?

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      1.0 The Current Healthcare Climate

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      1.0 GMV as a model of caring

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      1.0 Key Structure

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      1.0 What Groups are not

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      1.0 Social Support Benefits

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      1.0 Access and Efficiency

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      1.0 Health Education

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      1.0 Group Inclusion Effect

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      1.0 Provider Benefits

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      1.0 Self Management

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      1.0 Risks of GMV

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      1.0 Biopsychosocial Model

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      1.0 What Happens in Groups

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      1.0 A Closer Look

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      1.0 Wrap up

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    1.1) Evidence Supporting their Efficacy

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      1.1 Intro

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      1.1 Systematic Review of Group Medical Visits

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      1.1 Kirsh

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      1.1 Context and Mechanism

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      1.1 Conclusion

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      Kirsh Research Study

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    1.2) Types of Group Medical Visits

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      1.2 Intro

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      1.2 Enclosed Vs. Open

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      1.2 Similarities

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      1.2 Key Differences

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      1.2 Facilitators and Staff

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      1.2 Wrap Up

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    1.3) Successful Strategies for Implementing Group Medical Visits

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      1.3 Intro

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      1.3 Foundations of Success

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      1.3 Challenges

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      1.3 Elevator Pitch

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    1.4) Getting Buy In and Business Plans

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      1.4 Intro

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      1.4 Who Needs to Buy in

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      1.4 Business Plan

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      1.4 Clinician Buy In

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      1.4 Wrap up

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    1.5) Recruitment Strategies

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      1.5 Intro

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      1.5 Recruitment is Everyone's Job

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      Calling Patients

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      Email Blasts

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      Provider Meeting Presentations

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      1.5 Setting Up the Referral Process

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      1.5 Recruitment Strategies

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      MGV Brochure

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      1.5 Who Makes a Good Participant

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      1.5 Screening

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    1.6) Needs Assessment

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      1.6 Readiness Assessment

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    2.1) Space, Supplies, & Staffing

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      2.1 Intro

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      2.1 Privacy and Requirements

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      2.1 Check in Process

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      2.1 Team & Space Flow

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      Example Checklist - Materials for Sessions

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      2.1 Staffing Needs

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      2.1 Wrap Up

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    2.2) Overview of GMV Check-in Procedure

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      2.2 Intro

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      2.2 Check-In Flow

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      2.2 First Session

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      2.2 Confidentiality

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      Confidentiality Agreement

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      2.2 Ground Rules

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      Ground Rules

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      Provider Check In

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      Self Assessment

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      2.2 Go-Around Model

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      2.2 The Entire Flow

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      2.2 Safety Tips

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      2.2 Wrap up

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    2.3) Billing

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      2.3 Intro

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      2.3 How to Bill Insurance

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      2.3 Individual Clinical Visit

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      2.3 Billing Documentation

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      Billing Example Pain Group

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      2.3 Real Life Examples

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    3.1) Introduction to Group Facilitation

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      3.1 Intro

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      3.1 Facilitator Roles

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      Checklist for Group Visit Coordinators

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      Checklist for Facilitators and Co-Facilitators

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      3.1 After Patients Leave

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      3.1 Fundamentals

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      3.1 Facilitator Do's

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      3.1 The Don'ts

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      3.1 Wrap up

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    3.2) Providing Patient Feedback

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      3.2 Intro

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      3.2 Strategies with Difficult Patients

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      3.2 How to Provide Feedback

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    3.3) Empowerment

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      3.3 Intro

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      3.3 Try Something New

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      3.3 Examples of Group Activities

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      3.3 Wrap Up

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    3.4) Transition in MGVs & Group Evaluation

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      3.4 Intro

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      3.4 Ending a Group

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      3.4 Wellness Review

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      3.4 Certificate and Celebrations

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      3.4 Evaluation

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      3.4 Implementation Constructs

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      3.4 Wrap Up

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    3.5) Virtual Visits

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      3.5 Intro

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      3.5 Who Are Virtual Visits For

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      3.5 How to Choose a Platform

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      3.5 Zoom Settings For Success

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      3.5 Presenter Preparation

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      3.5 Nuts & Bolts

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      3.5 Guidelines for Telehealth & Billing

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      3.5 Quick Tips

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      3.5 Wrap Up

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