'Academy' Awards Honorees
Congratulations to the seven 2020 'Academy' Awards honorees recognized for dedication to their patients, their profession, and their community. This year's 'Academy' Awards celebration was held virtually, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, on Aug. 8. MEET THE AWARDEES
COVID-19 Information for FPs in Michigan
Visit and bookmark MAFP's COVID-19 information and resources webpage—a "one-stop" compilation of up-to-date information from the WHO, CDC, MDHHS, AAFP, and other expert organizations. Upcoming MAFP and Family Medicine Foundation of Michigan events have been cancelled. MAFP staff and leadership are working virtually.
e-Learning Library for Family Medicine Residents
Understanding the business of medicine and building leadership skills are essential for a successful family medicine career, yet these topics aren't often included in medical school or residency training curriculum. During Family Medicine Foundation of Michigan's new on-demand webinar series, available 24/7, experts provide valuable information and guidance on topics such as financial planning, debt management, implicit bias, conflict resolution, and more. LEARN MORE (MAFP member login required)
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News & Announcements
Flint Physician Named Michigan Family Medicine Resident of the Year
Julie Thai, MD, MPH of Flint was recognized with a 2020 Michigan Family Medicine Resident of the Year Award on August 8 during Michigan Academy of Family Physicians’ ‘Academy’ awards celebration held virtually due to COVID-19.
Berrien Springs Physician Named Michigan Family Physician of the Year
The late Lynn Gray, MD, MPH, FAAFP, a family physician in Berrien Springs, was recognized posthumously with the 2020 Michigan Family Physician of the Year Award on August 8 during Michigan Academy of Family Physicians’ ‘Academy’ awards celebration held virtually due to COVID-19. Accepting the award on his behalf was his wife, Mrs. Deborah Gray.
Trailblazer of the Family Medicine Specialty and CMU Healthcare Recognized for Excellence
The late Robert Toteff, MD, FAAFP, a family physician formerly of Saginaw, was recognized posthumously with the 2020 ‘Archie’ Award of Excellence on August 8 during Michigan Academy of Family Physicians’ ‘Academy’ awards celebration held virtually due to COVID-19.
University of Michigan Physician Named Michigan Family Medicine Educator of the Year
Christine Medaugh, MD, a family physician and educator at the University of Michigan Department of Family Medicine, was recognized with the 2020 Michigan Family Medicine Educator of the Year Award on August 8 during Michigan Academy of Family Physicians’ ‘Academy’ awards celebration held virtually due to COVID-19.
Upcoming Events
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Webinar: Clinical Ethics - A Pragmatic Approach
May 1, 2020 - May 1, 2021
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Aug
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2020 Michigan Family Medicine Conference & Expo CANCELLED
August 6 - 9, 2020
Troy, MI
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Aug
7
On-demand Webinar: Identifying & Caring for Victims of Human Trafficking
August 7, 2020 - August 7, 2021
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Aug
7
On-demand Webinar: Cannabis: Breakin' Good? or Breakin' Bad? What Family Physicians Need to Know
August 7, 2020 - August 7, 2021
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Aug
7
On-demand Webinar: The Diagnosis and Preventative Treatment of Migraine Headache in Family Medicine
August 7, 2020 - January 31, 2021
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