Celebrate Family Medicine
Governor Gretchen Whitmer proclaimed February 24 - March 2 Family Medicine Week in Michigan in recognition of Family Physicians' "dedication to the health and well-being of Michigan residents" and their "crucial role in ensuring the optimal health of families across the state". Visit MAFP's Facebook page and follow @MiFamilyDocs on Twitter to join the #MiFMW conversation.
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.
NEW Resident-focused Conference & Recruiting Opportunity
Take a one-day break from residency on Friday, May 10 to explore the multitude of practice options the specialty offers and get tips for acing a Family Physician interview, understanding the employment contract, and making sound financial planning decisions. PLUS, practices and health systems are invited to connect with potential new physician candidates. Save when you register for Beyond Clinical & Curriculum by March 29!
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.
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
New Research Shows the Opioid Crisis May be Far from Over
New research published in JAMA Network Open shows that the opioid crisis is far from over in the U.S., as reported by AAFP. In fact, based on a mathematical model researchers developed from data garnered from several sources, there is evidence that the crisis may get worse before it gets better. What’s needed to turn the tide, concluded the researchers, is a multi-pronged strategy.
Family Medicine is the Specialty of Choice in Final DO Match
Thirty-four percent of graduating osteopathic medical students were accepted into Family Medicine residency programs in the final American Osteopathic Association Intern/Resident Registration Program on February 4. Beginning in 2020, when the five-year transition to a single accreditation system for graduate medical education is complete, most osteopathic and allopathic medical school seniors and graduates will seek residency placement through the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education’s National Resident Matching Program, commonly referred to as “The Match.”
New Senate Committee Holds Hearing on Appointment of MDHHS Director Robert Gordon
On February 14, the newly formed Senate Advice and Consent Committee held a hearing on the nomination and appointment of Robert Gordon as director of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). Topics of discussion included, among other things, Governor Gretchen Whitmer's intent to work with the legislature on making changes to Healthy Michigan work requirements, improving health outcomes for infants, addressing the opioid crisis, integrating behavioral and physical health, and improving long-term care.
Virtual Care Utilization is on the Rise
Results of an Accenture survey show that utilization of virtual care is on the rise. Twenty-nine percent of all adult patients surveyed report they have used virtual care, compared to 21% in 2017. Virtual care preference and utilization are highest among millennials, who are beginning to represent the largest group of healthcare consumers, followed by generation Z patients. To help you prepare for this shift to technology-based care, a session on telemedicine is being offered on Friday, August 5 during the 2019 Michigan Family Medicine Conference & Expo at Shanty Creek in Bellaire.
Upcoming Events
Feb
26
2019 MI Family Medicine Advocacy Day
February 26, 2019
Lansing, MI
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May
10
Beyond Clinical & Curriculum: 2019 FM Resident Conference
May 10, 2019
Howell, MI
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May
23
42nd Annual Michigan Family Medicine Research Day
May 23, 2019
Howell, MI
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Aug
1
2019 Michigan Family Medicine Conference & Expo Exhibitor, Sponsor & Advertiser Opportunities
August 1 - 2, 2019
Bellaire, 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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For MAFP Members
To get the latest scoop on MAFP, the members of the Academy, and Family Medicine in Michigan, check out the latest issue of Michigan Family Physician, view a past issue of our weekly eNews Family Medicine Update, or follow-us on Facebook and Twitter!
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