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
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AAFP News : Inside the Academy
https://www.aafp.org/news/inside-aafp.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
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
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
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
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
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 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
The AFP Podcast: 1 Million Downloads and Counting
Apr 26, 2018 - The American Family Physician podcast has become one of the most important programs of its kind, bringing information to family physicians, residents and medical students with an average of 41,000 downloads each month.
AAFP News : Inside the Academy
https://www.aafp.org/news/inside-aafp/20180426afppodcast.html
AAFP Launches PSA Campaign to Educate Patients
Apr 19, 2018 - The AAFP will launch a national public service announcement campaign on May 1 to help prepare patients for important conversations.
AAFP News : Inside the Academy
https://www.aafp.org/news/inside-aafp/20180419psa.html
James Ellzy, M.D., M.M.I., Runs for AAFP Director
Feb 8, 2018 - The Uniformed Services AFP announces the candidacy of James Ellzy, M.D., M.M.I., of Washington, D.C., for AAFP director.
AAFP News : Inside the Academy
https://www.aafp.org/news/inside-aafp/20180208ellzy-cand-ann.html
Fellowship Opens Door to History of Family Medicine
Jan 29, 2018 - The AAFP Foundation is accepting applications for the 2018 Sandra L. Panther Fellowship in the History of Family Medicine to facilitate work in a unique archive.
AAFP News : Inside the Academy
https://www.aafp.org/news/inside-aafp/20180129historyfellowship.html
John Bender, M.D., Runs for AAFP President-elect
Jan 23, 2018 - The Colorado AFP announces the candidacy of John Bender, M.D., of Fort Collins, for AAFP president-elect.
AAFP News : Inside the Academy
https://www.aafp.org/news/inside-aafp/20180123bender-cand-ann.html
Gary LeRoy, M.D., Runs for AAFP President-elect
Jan 16, 2018 - The Ohio AFP announces the candidacy of Gary LeRoy, M.D., of Dayton, for AAFP president-elect.
AAFP News : Inside the Academy
https://www.aafp.org/news/inside-aafp/20180116leroy-cand-ann.html
Tochi Iroku-Malize, M.D., M.P.H., M.B.A., Runs for AAFP Director
Oct 19, 2017 - The New York State AFP announces the candidacy of Tochi Iroku-Malize, M.D., M.P.H., M.B.A., of Bay Shore, for AAFP director.
AAFP News : Inside the Academy
https://www.aafp.org/news/inside-aafp/20171019iroku-malize-cand-ann.html
Newly Named AFP Editor Shares Plans for the Journal
Oct 6, 2017 - American Family Physician is an important patient care resource for Sumi Makkar Sexton, M.D., and she intends to build on that strength as the journal's next editor.
AAFP News : Inside the Academy
https://www.aafp.org/news/inside-aafp/20171006sextonafp.html
Hurricane Harvey Won't Deter AAFP's 2017 FMX
Sep 5, 2017 - Family physicians who will be attending the AAFP's 2017 Family Medicine Experience next week can look forward to events that include the launch of a new well-being initiative.
AAFP News : Inside the Academy
https://www.aafp.org/news/inside-aafp/20170905fmxpreview.html
Congress of Delegates Convenes Sept. 11-13 in San Antonio
Jun 19, 2017 - The 2017 Congress of Delegates will meet Sept. 11-13 in San Antonio in conjunction with the AAFP Family Medicine Experience, which is scheduled for Sept. 12-16.
AAFP News : Inside the Academy
https://www.aafp.org/news/inside-aafp/20170619codcandannounce.html
FP Advocacy Key to Achieving Health Equity
May 8, 2017 - During an April 27 session at the National Conference of Constituency Leaders, Kim Yu, M.D., of Novi, Mich., and Daniel Dawes, J.D., discussed advocacy for marginalized patients.
AAFP News : Inside the Academy
https://www.aafp.org/news/inside-aafp/201070508nccl-equity.html
Speakers Chart Paths From Physician Burnout to Well-being
May 8, 2017 - Speakers at this year's AAFP Leadership Conference discussed well-being resources the AAFP is preparing and tips that physicians can use immediately to fight burnout.
AAFP News : Inside the Academy
https://www.aafp.org/news/inside-aafp/20170508physicianwellness.html
Delegates Focus on Improving Health Equity
May 3, 2017 - During the 2017 National Conference of Constituency Leaders held April 27-29, AAFP chapter delegates acted on resolutions considered by the Reference Committee on Health of the Public and Science.
AAFP News : Inside the Academy
https://www.aafp.org/news/inside-aafp/20170503nccl-hops.html
FPs Protect Scope of Family Medicine, Address Practice Issues
May 3, 2017 - Chapter delegates to the 2017 National Conference of Constituency Leaders acted to protect the role of FPs in ERs, support operative obstetrical privileges and help members launch private practices.
AAFP News : Inside the Academy
https://www.aafp.org/news/inside-aafp/20170503nccl-practenhance.html
Family Physicians Get Fired Up About Training Issues, Patient Care
May 2, 2017 - Delegates to the 2017 National Conference of Constituency Leaders took action on topics considered by the Reference Committee on Education, including buprenorphine treatment, physician well-being and social determinants of health.
AAFP News : Inside the Academy
https://www.aafp.org/news/inside-aafp/20170502nccl-education.html
Delegates Take on Immigrant Health, Other Advocacy Issues
May 2, 2017 - Delegates to the 2017 National Conference of Constituency Leaders adopted no fewer than four measures that sought to safeguard the health of immigrants.
AAFP News : Inside the Academy
https://www.aafp.org/news/inside-aafp/20170502nccl-advoc.html