2019 Michigan Future of Family Medicine Conference
This annual conference tailored for medical students provides an unparalleled opportunity to explore the specialty of family medicine, connect with residency programs in Michigan, learn and practice clinical procedures, and build relationships to last a career. Reserve your seat today!
2019 Michigan Family Medicine Conference & Expo
Thank you attendees, presenters, exhibitors, and sponsors for a successful 2019 Michigan Family Medicine Conference & Expo, August 1-4, at beautiful Shanty Creek Resort. Click here to access course evaluations and speakers' presentations, both available through August 31. And mark your calendar to attend the 2020 annual conference, August 6-9, at the Detroit Marriott in Troy.
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.
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.
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
Michigan-authored Resolutions Passed by National Congresses
Michigan resident and student delegates Julie Thai, MD, MPH (McLaren-Flint Family Medicine Residency), Linda Stanek, MD (Beaumont Health-Grosse Pointe Medicine Residency), Shelby Owens (Michigan State University College of Human Medicine), and Sara Robinson (Central Michigan University College of Medicine) were among nearly 1,900 medical students and 1,300 residents who attended the 2019 National Conference in Kansas City, MO, August 25-27. In addition to electing national resident and student leaders and attending conference sessions, these delegates authored three resolutions that, with substitutes, were approved by the National Congress of Family Medicine Residents and National Congress of Student Members.
CMU Medical Student Elected to STFM Board
While attending AAFP’s National Conference of Family Medicine Residents & Medical Students, August 25-27, in Kansas City, Missouri, fourth-year Central Michigan University College of Medicine student, Sara Robinson, was elected AAFP student representative on the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine Board of Directors.
Back-to-school Season a Time to Remind Families About Importance of Vaccines
As kids are heading back to school, it’s important to remind families about the seriousness of staying up to date on all immunizations. That's the message state health officials delivered during an I Vaccinate press event held on August 15. At the national level, the CDC launched a series of short #HowIRecommend videos designed to help physicians communicate effectively with patients about the importance of vaccination and overcome vaccine hesitancy.
Cheboygan Physician Recognized for Excellence by Michigan Academy of Family Physicians
During the Michigan Family Medicine Celebration at Shanty Creek Resort on August 3, MAFP presented its pinnacle award, the 'Archie' Award of Excellence, to past chair and president Loretta Leja, MD of Cheboygan.
Upcoming Events
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19
2019 MI Future of Family Medicine Conference - Sponsor, Exhibitor, Advertiser
October 19, 2019
Ann Arbor, MI
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Oct
19
2019 MI Future of Family Medicine Conference
October 19, 2019
Ann Arbor, MI
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Nov
15
Pharma Risk Management: Not Such a Hard Pill to Swallow
November 15, 2019
Okemos, MI
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