Head 'Onward & Upward' August 1-4
Mark August 1-4 on your calendar to attend the 2019 Michigan Family Medicine Conference & Expo—the premier annual event for Family Physicians in Michigan—at Shanty Creek Resort in Bellaire. You can look forward to a robust line-up of CME sessions, connecting with colleagues outside the classroom, and opportunities to enjoy local attractions that this beautiful summer travel destination has to offer. Click here reserve your room early, as availability is limited.
Hotel reservations open in December 2018. Conference registration opens in March 2019.
Advocate for Your Specialty
Michigan Academy of Family Physicians (MAFP) and Michigan Association of Osteopathic Family Physicians (MAOFP) invite Family Physicians, Family Medicine residents, and medical students to Michigan Family Medicine Advocacy Day on February 26, 2019, in Downtown Lansing. There is no cost to participate! REGISTER TODAY
Combating Michigan’s Opioid Epidemic
To combat the opioid epidemic, the state of Michigan is taking action through new state laws that emerged out of the Governor’s task force recommendations, and regulatory reforms through the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs and Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Click here for the most up-to-date information Family Physicians need to know.
Opening Doors, Building Relationships
MAFP's Family Medicine Business Network provides opportunities for companies to affiliate with our state’s primary care physician leaders. Partnering companies gain greater access and enhance their visibility among more than 4,000 Family Physicians, Residents, and Medical Students. In turn, MAFP members gain knowledge and assistance in caring for patients, creating greater efficiencies, and realizing greater return on investment within their practices. LEARN MORE
Having a Family Doctor is Good for YOUR Health
Family Physicians are doctors who practice the specialty of Family Medicine. They provide preventive, comprehensive, coordinated, chronic and ongoing care. They also go beyond medical care to connect patients with local resources and services that can positively impact health. Click here to download a handout that explains more about how having a Family Physician is good for YOUR health.
Call for Nominations
Each year, MAFP honors outstanding MAFP members who exemplify the mission, vision, and values of the Academy. Awards are presented during the Michigan Family Medicine Conference & Expo, taking place August 1-4 at Shanty Creek Resort in Bellaire. Nominate your choice by March 1 for the "Archie" Award of Excellence, Michigan Family Physician of the Year, Michigan Family Medicine Educator of the Year, Michigan Family Medicine Resident of the Year, and the Michigan Family Medicine Volunteer Leadership Award.
Strengthen the Family Medicine Voice in Lansing
Michigan Family Physicians' voluntary contributions to FMPAC help amplify the Family Medicine voice in downtown Lansing and strenghten MAFP's efforts to impact health policy and the overall practice environment for Family Physicians in Michigan. LEARN MORE & CONTRIBUTE TODAY 
You're Invited to Get Involved in YOUR Academy
MAFP, Family Medicine Foundation of Michigan, and Family Medicine PAC engagement and leadership opportunities await you in 2019! Whether you are a practicing Family Physician, Family Medicine Resident, or Medical Student member, there's a place for you. Explore your options and mark the application deadlines on your calendar.
Advancing
Family Medicine
Michigan Academy of Family Physicians (MAFP) is the state’s largest specialty physician association. With more than 4,200 members, MAFP is dedicated to assisting Family Physicians and their practices as they work to ensure high-quality, cost-effective healthcare for patients of all ages.
News & Announcements
ProAssurance Joins MAFP’s Family Medicine Business Network
MAFP is proud to announce that ProAssurance has joined the exclusive Family Medicine Business Network at the top tier Chairman’s Circle. Newly launched in 2018, MAFP’s Family Medicine Business Network facilitates connections between physicians who specialize in Family Medicine and businesses, such as ProAssurance, that have an interest in what happens on the primary healthcare scene and want to support the work of Family Physicians.
ABFM Certification Longitudinal Assessment Pilot Underway
American Board of Family Medicine’s Family Medicine Certification Longitudinal Assessment launched on January 4 for currently board-certified Family Physicians who are in the 10th year of their certification cycle and due to take their exam in 2019. Family Physicians who have completed all requirements and submitted an approved application can now access the first set of 25 questions from within their Physician Portfolio on ABFM’s website. The deadline to complete the first quarter is March 31. Physicians still wanting to apply for the pilot or one-day exam may do so until March 1.
State House & Senate Committee Assignments Announced for 2019-2020 Legislative Session
As of January 17, leadership in both chambers have released their respective committee assignments for the 2019-2020 legislative session. Now the work begins to educate new and returning lawmakers, particularly those who serve on committees with jurisdiction over health policy and appropriations, about the value of Family Medicine and the delivery of, and access to, primary care.
Additional State Funding Appropriated to Fight Hepatitis A Outbreak
Before adjourning in December 2018, the Michigan legislature passed, and former Governor Snyder signed, a 2018-2019 supplemental appropriations bill that allocates $7.1 million in additional funding to combat the state's Hepatitis A outbreak. With this additional funding, the state has spent $14.2 million over the past two years to fight the outbreak. This marks the first time the state has allocated funds to assist in combating an outbreak.
Upcoming Events
Feb
26
2019 MI Family Medicine Advocacy Day
February 26, 2019
Lansing, MI
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Aug
1
2019 Michigan Family Medicine Conference & Expo: Onward & Upward
August 1 - 4, 2019
Bellaire, MI
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Aug
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2019 Michigan Family Medicine Conference & Expo Exhibitor, Sponsor & Advertiser Opportunities
August 1 - 2, 2019
Bellaire, MI
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For MAFP Members
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