Essential Evidence Update Conference
Attend this CME conference in person or via Zoom for an engaging, rapid-fire review of the most recent research studies of diagnostic and treatment approaches to common medical conditions important to family physicians. Topics include musculoskeletal, lipids, GI, end-of-life care, and much more.
Member of the Month
Following residency, Frank Animikwam, MD joined the Mina Mskiki Gumik “Good Medicine Lodge” of his tribe, The Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians Health Center, where he now also serves as medical director. The health clinic is tribe owned and partially funded by the Indian Health Service; it provides care for over 2,000 local tribe citizens and their families.
Fall Networking
Network with colleagues and mentors as you enjoy food and drink at a casual family medicine meet-and-mingle. Choose the date and location that best fits your schedule. There is no cost to attend.
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Women in Family Medicine Conference
This third-annual CME conference, offered in person and via Zoom, is planned by, presented by, and hosted for female physicians. It provides evidence-based strategies, education, and skill development opportunities to help female family physicians advance at any stage of their career.
Virtual KSA
Enhance your knowledge of asthma, engage with family medicine colleagues, and earn 8 CME credits and 10 family medicine certification points by attending this virtual Knowledge Self-Assessment (KSA) group study session facilitated by a family physician.
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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
MAFP Hosts Student Conference as 2023 Match Cycle Gets Underway
Family Medicine Foundation of Michigan hosted its ninth annual Michigan Future of Family Medicine Conference & Residency Connection on Sept. 17—one month earlier than in the past. Feedback from students, especially fourth-year students, and residency programs was that this date was ideal, providing timely networking for 2023 applicants and programs.
Policy, Elections, Networking at AAFP Congress of Delegates
The 2022 AAFP Congress of Delegates met in person Sept. 18-21, after a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19. MAFP sent a full delegation and submitted two resolutions for consideration. Other highlights of the meeting was the installment of AAFP's 75th President and elections of the President-elect and other Board leaders.
Full Delegation Representing MAFP at AAFP’s 2022 Congress of Delegates
When AAFP’s 2022 Congress of Delegates convenes in Washington, DC, Sept. 19-21, in attendance will be MAFP’s four delegates: Drs. Loretta Leja, Tina Tanner, Mary Marshall, and Mark Hamed. They will testify and vote in support of or opposition to resolutions put forth by state chapters, including one submitted by MAFP.
SEMAFP Board Elects Officers, Plans for the Future
When the SEMAFP Board met for its quarterly meeting in July, officers were elected and discussions took place/decisions were made regarding, among other things, the 2022 Patsalis Vanguard Award applications and upcoming member events, incuding the all-member and family event coming up on Sept. 17, at the Dossin Great Lakes Museum on Bell Isle. Registration is due by Sept. 2.
Upcoming Events
Aug
31
A Grand Reunion: Your Ticket to Family Medicine On-demand Webinars
August 31, 2022 - August 31, 2023
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Oct
3
MAFP Member Mixer - Ann Arbor
October 3, 2022
Ann Arbor, MI
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Oct
6
MAFP Member Mixer - Kalamazoo
October 6, 2022
Kalamazoo, MI
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Oct
7
Essential Evidence Update Conference
October 7, 2022
Livonia, MI
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Oct
15
MAFP Member Mixer - MSU Tailgate
October 15, 2022
East Lansing, MI
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For MAFP Members
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