Head 'Onward & Upward' August 1-4
REGISTRATION IS OPEN for 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 (earn up to 37 CME credits), connecting with colleagues outside the classroom, and opportunities to enjoy local attractions that this beautiful summer travel destination has to offer. Register by June 24 to save!
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.
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 Delegation Prepares for April 25-27 Leadership Conference
A delegation of Michigan Family Physicians and Academy staff are heading to Kansas City, MO, to represent MAFP at the 2019 National Conference of Constituency Leaders and Annual Chapter Leader Forum, April 25-27. Hosted annually by American Academy of Family Physicians, NCCL is the premier policy and leadership development event for underrepresented constituencies of the Academy. The concurrent ACLF provides an opportunity to build and refine leadership skills, discover solutions for chapter challenges, strengthen relationships with other chapter leaders and staff, and share best practices with peers.
Family Medicine Leadership in Action
April 15-19 was a busy week at MAFP and Family Medicine Foundation of Michigan! It kicked off Monday evening, April 15, with the FMFM Student & Resident Education Committee’s last meeting of the 2018-2019 service year, followed by meetings of the MAFP Advocacy Committee and MAFP Board of Directors on April 17. Topics of discussion and action items focused on the Health Can't Wait prior authorization reform initiative
Resident and Student Outreach Bolstering Family Medicine
Focused on Family Medicine Foundation of Michigan’s mission to advance the specialty through, in part, increasing resident and student interest in Family Medicine, MAFP staff regularly visit residency programs and Family Medicine Interest Groups at medical schools across the state to talk about the rewards a career in Family Medicine bring and how the Academy supports residents and students in their journey to becoming Family Physicians.
MAFP President Raises Concerns with Drugstore Pharmacy Serving as Primary and Chronic Care Provider
As drugstores like CVS and Walgreens continue to expand their healthcare services, offering much more than prescriptions, this week the Detroit Free Press explored the question: Are pharmacies replacing the family doctor and dentist? Grand Blanc Family Physician and MAFP President Mary Marshall, MD, RN says she pleads with patients at least once a day to come straight to her. In a follow-up to the article, WJR 760 new talk radio host Guy Gordon talked with Dr. Marshall about her concerns with patients relying on drugstore pharmacies as their source for primary and chronic care.
Upcoming Events
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
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