University of Maryland Community Medical Group (UM CMG) advanced practice providers serving UM Shore Regional Health met on Thursday, December 22, at the Tidewater Inn in Easton. The Advance Practice Provider Group, which is open to nurse practitioners, nurse midwives, physician assistants, nurse anesthetists and clinical nurse specialists employed by UM CMG and also to those who are community providers, meets bi-monthly to share ideas, concerns and opportunities of interest to advance practice providers. Cheryl Ruff, senior director, operations for UM CMG – UM SRH regioin, was the guest speaker for the December meeting.