Member of the Month
MAFP’s August #MiFamMed Member of the Month, Sahoko Little, MD, PhD, came to practice family medicine in the United States by way of a plastic surgery career in Japan. Today she practices at the University of Michigan Department of Family Medicine's Livonia Health Center, where 85% of her patients primarily speak Japanese, and she models her style of teaching after her own mentors.
Explore Family Medicine
This annual conference tailored for medical students provides an unparalleled opportunity to explore the specialty of family medicine through interactive workshops, panel discussions, and connecting with residency programs—breakfast and lunch included. Save when you register by Aug. 26.
Virtual KSAs
Enhance your knowledge, engage with family medicine colleagues, and earn CME credits and Family Medicine Certification points by attending virtual Knowledge Self-Assessment (KSA) group study sessions hosted this fall by Family Medicine Foundation of Michigan.
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.
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.
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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
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.
Michigan Family Physicians Urge Families to Catch Up on Immunizations Before School Starts
As rates of childhood immunizations continue to fall across the state, Michigan Academy of Family Physicians (MAFP) today urged families to catch up on routine childhood vaccinations before the school year begins. Over the last two years, Michigan’s rate of childhood immunizations has continued to fall, with a six percent decrease in toddler immunizations, for exampale. This leaves 32% of Michigan toddlers at risk for a preventable disease that could result in serious illness, hospitalization, permanent disability, or even death.
CMU Resident Earns Best Leadership Project Award
Congratulations to Mohammed Aamir Saiyed, MD—a second-year resident at Central Michigan University Family Medicine Residency in Saginaw—whose Family Medicine Leads Emerging Leader Institute (ELI) project on designing and implementing the CMU Family Medicine Residency Sports Medicine Track was selected as a 2021-2022 Best Leadership Project Award winner.
Key Federal Legislation Sees Movement Prior to Summer Recess
Prior to Congress adjourning for the August in-district work period, there was movement on several key pieces of legislation for which AAFP has been advocating--bills that call for streamlining prior authorization processes in Medicare Advantage plans and extending telehealth flexibilities beyond the COVID-19 public health emergency.
Upcoming Events
Sep
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2022 MI Future of Family Medicine Conference Residency Connection & Sponsorship Opportunities
September 17, 2022
Ann Arbor, MI
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Sep
17
2022 Michigan Future of Family Medicine Conference & Residency Connection
September 17, 2022
Ann Arbor, MI
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Sep
17
Virtual KSA: Heart Disease
September 17, 2022
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Sep
21
Member to Member Webinar: Managing & Eliminating Medical Education Debt
September 21, 2022
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Oct
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MAFP Member Mixer - Ann Arbor
October 3, 2022
Ann Arbor, MI
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For MAFP Members
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