Congress of Delegates to Convene Sept. 23-25 in Philadelphia
Jul 15, 2019 - The 2019 Congress of Delegates will meet Sept. 23-25 in Philadelphia in conjunction with the AAFP Family Medicine Experience, which is scheduled for Sept. 24-28.
AAFP News : Inside the Academy
https://www.aafp.org/news/inside-aafp/20190715codcandannounce.html
Four Projects Aim to Shape Future of Family Medicine
May 17, 2019 - The AAFP has launched new work that aims to move the needle for family medicine by focusing on administrative burden, public perception, advocacy and improving member interactions with the Academy.
AAFP News : Inside the Academy
https://www.aafp.org/news/inside-aafp/20190517specialprojects.html
Panelists Describe Turning Passion Into Patient Advocacy
May 7, 2019 - Panelists speaking at the AAFP's National Conference of Constituency Leaders on April 25 highlighted how they built on their passion for patient care to expand their advocacy efforts outside the office setting and effect change in their communities.
AAFP News : Inside the Academy
https://www.aafp.org/news/inside-aafp/20190507nccl-advocacypanel.html
ACLF Speakers Urge FPs to Advocate for Health System Reform
May 6, 2019 - During a panel discussion on health system reform at the AAFP's 2019 Annual Chapter Leader Forum, speakers said politicians are unlikely to change the health care system without action by patients and physicians.
AAFP News : Inside the Academy
https://www.aafp.org/news/inside-aafp/20190506aclf-2020.html
Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning Poised to Help FPs
May 3, 2019 - According to a breakout session on artificial intelligence and machine learning at the AAFP's 2019 Annual Chapter Leader Forum, AI is poised to augment the work physicians do but will not replace them in the exam room.
AAFP News : Inside the Academy
https://www.aafp.org/news/inside-aafp/20190503aclf-waldren.html
Family Physicians Go Big With Advocacy Agenda
May 3, 2019 - Family physicians at the 2019 National Conference of Constituency Leaders discussed and voted on several resolutions considered during the April 26 Reference Committee on Advocacy hearing.
AAFP News : Inside the Academy
https://www.aafp.org/news/inside-aafp/20190503nccl-advocacy.html
FPs Call for Expanding Education Topics in Residency
May 3, 2019 - During the 2019 National Conference of Constituency Leaders, delegates acted on a number of resolutions considered during the Reference Committee on Education hearing that was held April 26.
AAFP News : Inside the Academy
https://www.aafp.org/news/inside-aafp/20190503nccl-educ.html
Delegates Focus on Race in Medicine, Gender-affirming Care
May 1, 2019 - During the 2019 National Conference of Constituency Leaders, delegates acted on numerous resolutions considered by the Reference Committee on Health of the Public and Science, many of which focused on addressing race-based aspects of medical care and implicit bias.
AAFP News : Inside the Academy
https://www.aafp.org/news/inside-aafp/20190501nccl-hops.html
FPs Hammer Out Practice-related Measures for AAFP to Take Up
May 1, 2019 - Members who testified before the National Conference of Constituency Leaders Reference Committee on Practice Enhancement on April 26 discussed issues that affect patient care, including obstetrical privileges and HIV preexposure prophylaxis.
AAFP News : Inside the Academy
https://www.aafp.org/news/inside-aafp/20190501nccl-practenhance.html
Family Physicians Voice Questions at Town Hall Meeting
Apr 30, 2019 - AAFP leaders took members' questions on topics ranging from board certification to midlevel provider training during the 2019 AAFP Leadership Conference Town Hall meeting on April 26.
AAFP News : Inside the Academy
https://www.aafp.org/news/inside-aafp/20190430alc-townhall.html
Member Constituency Delegates Reject Purity Politics for PAC
Apr 30, 2019 - Delegates to the National Conference of Constituency Leaders considered resolutions on FamMedPAC donation strategy and making AAFP meetings more welcoming to families, among other issues.
AAFP News : Inside the Academy
https://www.aafp.org/news/inside-aafp/20190430nccl-orgfinance.html
2019 NCCL Delegates Elect New Leaders
Apr 27, 2019 - AAFP chapter delegates elected colleagues to fill several leadership positions at the Academy's 2019 National Conference of Constituency Leaders.
AAFP News : Inside the Academy
https://www.aafp.org/news/inside-aafp/20190427nccl-elections.html
Family Physicians Learn to Say 'Yes, And …'
Apr 26, 2019 - When things get awkward, that's when you're learning something, Belinda Fu, M.D., told audience members during the April 25 plenary that launched the National Conference of Constituency Leaders.
AAFP News : Inside the Academy
https://www.aafp.org/news/inside-aafp/20190426nccl-plenary.html
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AAFP News : Inside the Academy
https://www.aafp.org/news/inside-aafp.html
New MIG Focuses on Climate Change, Environmental Health
Apr 5, 2019 - A new AAFP member interest group is designed to increase family physicians' understanding of and action on climate change and its health harms.
AAFP News : Inside the Academy
https://www.aafp.org/news/inside-aafp/20190405environmentmig.html
2019 AAFP Member Satisfaction Survey Is Coming Soon
Apr 2, 2019 - Active AAFP and resident members will soon have an opportunity to tell the Academy what they think about being a member and what the AAFP can do to best serve the needs of members and drive the specialty forward.
AAFP News : Inside the Academy
https://www.aafp.org/news/inside-aafp/20190402membersatsurv.html
People in the News/Awards -- March 2019
Apr 1, 2019 - In March, four Academy members were named to prominent leadership positions or received various honors for their work.
AAFP News : Inside the Academy
https://www.aafp.org/news/inside-aafp/20190401people-march.html
People in the News/Awards -- January/February
Feb 11, 2019 - A number of AAFP members have recently received various honors or recognition.
AAFP News : Inside the Academy
https://www.aafp.org/news/inside-aafp/20190211people-janfeb.html
Academy Adds Obstetrics Member Interest Group
Jan 23, 2019 - A new AAFP member interest group on obstetrics aims to help family physicians integrate comprehensive, evidence-based maternity health care into their practices.
AAFP News : Inside the Academy
https://www.aafp.org/news/inside-aafp/20190123obmig.html
Margot Savoy, M.D., M.P.H., Runs for AAFP Director
Jan 23, 2019 - The Delaware AFP announces the candidacy of Margot Savoy, M.D., M.P.H., of Media, Pa., for AAFP director.
AAFP News : Inside the Academy
https://www.aafp.org/news/inside-aafp/20190123savoy-cand-ann.html
Russell Kohl, M.D., Runs for AAFP Vice Speaker
Jan 15, 2019 - The Oklahoma AFP announces the candidacy of Russell Kohl, M.D., of Stilwell, Kan., for AAFP vice speaker.
AAFP News : Inside the Academy
https://www.aafp.org/news/inside-aafp/20190115kohl-cand-ann.html
Karen Smith, M.D., Runs for AAFP Director
Jan 2, 2019 - The North Carolina AFP announces the candidacy of Karen Smith, M.D., of Raeford, for AAFP director.
AAFP News : Inside the Academy
https://www.aafp.org/news/inside-aafp/20190102smith-cand-ann.html
People in the News/Awards -- November/December
Dec 21, 2018 - AAFP members frequently receive various honors or are named to leadership positions. During the past two months, a pair of Academy members were so recognized.
AAFP News : Inside the Academy
https://www.aafp.org/news/inside-aafp/20181221people-novdec.html
Andrew Carroll, M.D., Runs for AAFP Director
Dec 20, 2018 - The Arizona AFP announces the candidacy of Andrew Carroll, M.D., of Chandler, for AAFP director.
AAFP News : Inside the Academy
https://www.aafp.org/news/inside-aafp/20181220carroll-cand-ann.html
Steven Furr, M.D., Runs for AAFP Director
Dec 20, 2018 - The Alabama AFP announces the candidacy of Steven Furr, M.D., of Jackson, for AAFP director.
AAFP News : Inside the Academy
https://www.aafp.org/news/inside-aafp/20181220furr-cand-ann.html
Robert Raspa, M.D., Runs for AAFP President-elect
Dec 20, 2018 - The Florida AFP announces the candidacy of Robert Raspa, M.D., of Orange Park, for AAFP president-elect.
AAFP News : Inside the Academy
https://www.aafp.org/news/inside-aafp/20181220raspa-cand-ann.html
Dennis Salisbury, M.D., Runs for AAFP Director
Dec 20, 2018 - The Montana AFP announces the candidacy of Dennis Salisbury, M.D., of Butte, for AAFP director.
AAFP News : Inside the Academy
https://www.aafp.org/news/inside-aafp/20181220salisbury-cand-ann.html
Familydoctor.org Adds New Writing Opportunity for Members
Dec 19, 2018 - For the first time, the AAFP's award-winning consumer website familydoctor.org is accepting content submissions about patient care experiences from family physicians who are interested in authoring patient education materials.
AAFP News : Inside the Academy
https://www.aafp.org/news/inside-aafp/20181219writefd-org.html
Leonard Reeves, M.D., Runs for AAFP President-elect
Dec 12, 2018 - The Georgia AFP announces the candidacy of Leonard Reeves, M.D., of Rome, for AAFP president-elect.
AAFP News : Inside the Academy
https://www.aafp.org/news/inside-aafp/20181212reeves-cand-ann.html
Alan Schwartzstein, M.D., Runs for AAFP Speaker
Dec 7, 2018 - The Wisconsin AFP announces the candidacy of Alan Schwartzstein, M.D., of Oregon, for AAFP speaker.
AAFP News : Inside the Academy
https://www.aafp.org/news/inside-aafp/20181207schwartzstein-cand-ann.html
Ada Stewart, M.D., Runs for AAFP President-elect
Dec 7, 2018 - The South Carolina AFP announces the candidacy of Ada Stewart, M.D., of Columbia, for AAFP president-elect.
AAFP News : Inside the Academy
https://www.aafp.org/news/inside-aafp/20181207stewart-cand-ann.html
New Membership Category Benefits U.S. Medical School Grads
Dec 5, 2018 - A newly created transitional membership category will allow medical school graduates who have not entered a residency program to join the AAFP for a limited time.
AAFP News : Inside the Academy
https://www.aafp.org/news/inside-aafp/20181205bylawchange.html
People in the News/Awards -- October
Nov 9, 2018 - A number of AAFP members received various honors or recognition in October 2018. In addition, one family medicine academic department was named the recipient of a national award.
AAFP News : Inside the Academy
https://www.aafp.org/news/inside-aafp/20181109people-awards.html
New Academic Mentorship MIG Already 95 Members Strong
Oct 19, 2018 - The AAFP Board of Directors recently approved a new member interest group to help family physicians spotlight academic medicine as a vibrant career choice.
AAFP News : Inside the Academy
https://www.aafp.org/news/inside-aafp/20181019newmig.html
Congress of Delegates Convenes Oct. 8-10 in New Orleans
Jul 5, 2018 - The 2018 Congress of Delegates will meet Oct. 8-10 in New Orleans in conjunction with the AAFP Family Medicine Experience, which is scheduled for Oct. 9-13.
AAFP News : Inside the Academy
https://www.aafp.org/news/inside-aafp/20180705codcandannounce.html
Dennis Gingrich, M.D., Runs for AAFP Director
Jun 7, 2018 - The Pennsylvania AFP announces the candidacy of Dennis Gingrich, M.D., of Hershey, for AAFP director.
AAFP News : Inside the Academy
https://www.aafp.org/news/inside-aafp/20180607gingrich-cand-ann.html
David Hagan, M.D., Runs for AAFP Director
Jun 7, 2018 - The Illinois AFP announces the candidacy of David Hagan, M.D., of Gibson City, for AAFP director.
AAFP News : Inside the Academy
https://www.aafp.org/news/inside-aafp/20180607hagan-cand-ann.html
Russell Kohl, M.D., Runs for AAFP Vice Speaker
Jun 7, 2018 - The Kansas AFP announces the candidacy of Russell Kohl, M.D., of Stillwell, for AAFP vice speaker.
AAFP News : Inside the Academy
https://www.aafp.org/news/inside-aafp/20180607kohl-cand-ann.html
Carl Olden, M.D., Runs for AAFP President-elect
Jun 7, 2018 - The Washington AFP announces the candidacy of Carl Olden, M.D., of Yakima, for AAFP president-elect.
AAFP News : Inside the Academy
https://www.aafp.org/news/inside-aafp/20180607olden-cand-ann.html
Alan Schwartzstein, M.D., Runs for AAFP Speaker
Jun 7, 2018 - The Wisconsin AFP announces the candidacy of Alan Schwartzstein, M.D., of Oregon, for AAFP speaker.
AAFP News : Inside the Academy
https://www.aafp.org/news/inside-aafp/20180607schwartzstein-cand-ann.html
Kelley Withy, M.D., Ph.D., Runs for AAFP Director
Jun 7, 2018 - The Hawaii AFP announces the candidacy of Kelley Withy, M.D., Ph.D., of Kailua, for AAFP director.
AAFP News : Inside the Academy
https://www.aafp.org/news/inside-aafp/20180607withy-cand-ann.html
Fighting for Family Medicine Newsletter Launches June 5
May 30, 2018 - A new newsletter from the AAFP will keep members updated about the Academy's important advocacy work with legislators, regulators and private payers.
AAFP News : Inside the Academy
https://www.aafp.org/news/inside-aafp/20180530ffmnewsletter.html
NCCL Delegates Tackle Wide Range of Advocacy Issues
May 2, 2018 - The Reference Committee on Advocacy at the AAFP's 2018 National Conference of Constituency Leaders discussed more than a dozen wide-ranging issues aimed at protecting family physicians and their patients.
AAFP News : Inside the Academy
https://www.aafp.org/news/inside-aafp/20180502nccl-advocacy.html
Delegates Focus on Sexual Education, Preventing STIs
May 2, 2018 - During the 2018 National Conference of Constituency Leaders, AAFP members acted on resolutions considered by the Reference Committee on Health of the Public and Science, including some that focused on sexual education and the prevention and treatment of sexually transmitted infections.
AAFP News : Inside the Academy
https://www.aafp.org/news/inside-aafp/20180502nccl-hops.html
FPs Take on Technology, Burnout, Patient Care Issues
May 2, 2018 - At the 2018 National Conference of Constituency Leaders, the Reference Committee on Practice Enhancement heard testimony on issues related to technology, telemedicine, physician wellness and much more.
AAFP News : Inside the Academy
https://www.aafp.org/news/inside-aafp/20180502nccl-practenhance.html
FPs Discuss Underserved Populations, Reproductive Health
May 2, 2018 - During the 2018 National Conference of Constituency Leaders April 26-28, AAFP members acted on resolutions considered by the Reference Committee on Education.
AAFP News : Inside the Academy
https://www.aafp.org/news/inside-aafp/20180502nccl-education.html
FPs Focus on Empowering Physicians, Protecting Patients
May 1, 2018 - The Reference Committee on Organization and Finance discussed and voted on dozens of issues at the AAFP's 2018 National Conference of Constituency Leaders.
AAFP News : Inside the Academy
https://www.aafp.org/news/inside-aafp/20180501nccl-orgfin.html
2018 NCCL Delegates Elect New Leaders
Apr 28, 2018 - AAFP chapter delegates elected colleagues to fill several leadership positions at the Academy's 2018 National Conference of Constituency Leaders.
AAFP News : Inside the Academy
https://www.aafp.org/news/inside-aafp/20180428ncclelections.html
Blackwelder: FPs, Go Out and Make the Case for Family Medicine
Apr 27, 2018 - Plenary speaker Reid Blackwelder, M.D., told family physicians they can support their specialty by helping payers, policymakers and legislators understand its scope and breadth.
AAFP News : Inside the Academy
https://www.aafp.org/news/inside-aafp/20180427nccl-plenary.html
Pre-conference Workshop Aims to Advance Health Equity
Apr 27, 2018 - The Family Medicine Advancing Health Equity workshop aimed to help participants become change agents who lead the way to health equity.
AAFP News : Inside the Academy
https://www.aafp.org/news/inside-aafp/20180427equityworkshop.html