College of Urgent Care Medicine

UCA Opens Convergence 2027 Proposals as UC Ready Badge Goes Live

United States – October 21, 2026 -- Urgent Care professionals have until November 15 to submit session proposals for UCA Convergence 2027, as the association also rolls out a new employer designation tied to clinician onboarding.

UC Ready designation now appears as a filter on UC Compass

The UC Ready designation recognizes Urgent Care organizations that use a structured, standards-aligned approach to assessing and supporting clinician readiness during onboarding. Job seekers can filter for "UC ready" on UC Compass to build a list of qualifying employers. Employers can use the badge to demonstrate commitment to workforce development, quality care and continuous improvement.