<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> I learned from a local doctor, here in Ithaca, NY, that the MDs in the area have a weekly gathering (breakfast, I think, and a speaker of some sort Perhaps other cities have medical breakfast gatherings and some in-service education can take place. ------------ There are also clubs, such as Kiwanis, and support groups that would welcome a speaker. A good support group to start with might be diabetics, IBS/colitis. The possibilities are endless. The only problem might be finding a person who has the endless time... Janet Modesto, Calif.