COMING SOON! New Online Learning Portal
The MAFP Foundation is excited to soon offer members access to online CME courses designed to enhance business skills. Exclusive to MAFP members is a 30% discount on each course, plus an additional 30% discount on the comprehensive CME package—AND the "Life After Residency" modules are FREE! This new 24/7/365 interactive classroom will be available soon so you can start enhancing your business skills and earning CME online on YOUR schedule.
Michigan Future of Family Medicine Conference
This third annual, back-by-popular-demand conference marks the beginning of a new tradition with a new location, a new focus on medical students, and a new opportunity for residents, residency programs, and other exhibitors to interact with students exploring a career in Family Medicine. The day-long agenda includes interactive educational sessions, outpatient clinical procedures workshops, and opportunities for networking. LEARN MORE & REGISTER TODAY
Behavioral Health Symposium
Did you know that 80% of people with a behavioral health disorder will visit a primary healthcare professional at least once a year; that 50% of all behavioral health disorders are treated in primary care; and that 67% of people with a behavioral health disorder do not get behavioral health treatment? This one-day symposium, eligible for up to 5.50 CME credits, on October 14 in Southfield will highlight the why and how of integrating behavioral health and primary care for improved health outcomes. REGISTER TODAY
Michigan Family Medicine Annual Conference & Expo
Start making plans now to attend the 2017 Michigan Family Medicine Annual Conference & Expo. You won't want to miss this premiere event for Michigan Family Physicians that's being held at the historic Grand Hotel on beautiful Mackinac Island. Mark your calendar for July 9-13, 2017! Sponsorship and exhibitor registration is already open—act now for early-bird savings—and presentation proposals are being accepted.
MAFP Advocacy & Leadership Development Program
This one-day immersion program, eligible for up to 6 CME credits, will change the way you think about advocacy and help shape you into an advocacy leader in your clinic, organization, and community. The program includes training on leadership development, media relations, lobbying, grassroots advocacy, political fundraising and more! LEARN MORE & APPLY TODAY!
Last-of-the-Year CME Opportunity
The new streamlined Knowledge Self-Assessment (formerly known as SAM) provides a distraction-free, group discussion format. Join Family Physician colleagues and facilitator Sheala Jafry, MD, FAAFP—winner of the 2016 Michigan Family Medicine Educator of the Year—at MAFP Headquarters in Okemos on December 10 and earn 10 certification points plus 8 CME credits toward your American Board of Family Medicine Maintenance of Certification requirement. REGISTER TODAY
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.
Practice Management
One of MAFP's four strategic pillars is to support Family Physicians in the practice of medicine. Whether you are looking for resources to help you make evidence-based decisions about the treatment and prevention of disease, you want to learn about MACRA and the new alternative payment models that are on the horizon, or you would like educational materials to share with your patients, there is a wealth of information available at your fingertips through your membership with the AAFP and the MAFP. Click here to access the Practice Management section of our website, and check back often as new resources are being added.
Advancing
Family Medicine
The Michigan Academy of Family Physicians (MAFP) is the state’s largest specialty physician association. With more than 4,000 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
Student Member Initiative to Benefit the Homeless
This fall, MAFP is proud to support one of our own medical student members in launching a nationwide contest among medical schools to collect travel sized toiletries to benefit a homeless shelter of their choice in their local community.
Congress of Delegates Adopts Resolutions to Elevate Care Delivery, Future of Family Medicine
Michigan’s national Delegates and Alternate Delegates, along with members of the MAFP leadership and staff, attended the 69th AAFP Congress of Delegates in Orlando, Florida, September 18-21, where Academy policy was debated, and new directors and officers were elected and installed.
House Committee Approves APRN Legislation Preserving Team-based Care in Michigan
On Setpember 20, the House Health Policy Committee unanimously approved legislation that would establish a clearer statutory framework in the Michigan Public Health Code for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses.
MAFP Puts Forth 2017 AAFP Vice-Speaker Candidate
During the closing session of the 69th AAFP Congress of Delegates on September 21, the Michigan Academy of Family Physicians proudly announced the candidacy of Jennifer Aloff, MD, FAAFP (Midland) for 2017 AAFP Vice-Speaker.
Upcoming Events
Oct
14
Behavioral Health Symposium - Sponsor & Exhibitor
October 14, 2016
Southfield, MI
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Oct
14
Behavioral Health Symposium
October 14, 2016
Southfield, MI
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Oct
15
Future of Family Medicine Conference - Sponsor & Exhibitor
October 15, 2016
Detroit, MI
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Oct
15
MI Future of Family Medicine Conference
October 15, 2016
Detroit , MI
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Dec
2
MAFP Advocacy & Leadership Development Program
December 2, 2016
Downtown Lansing, MI
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