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March 10, 2016 | Issue 133 |
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Government Affairs and Practice Advocacy
Pa. House Speaker Turzai special guest at Annual Meeting
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The Pennsylvania Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mike Turzai, will be addressing family physicians at the PAFP’s Annual Meeting on Friday. Rep. Turzai was first elected to the House of Representatives in 2001, served as Majority Leader for the House Republican Caucus from 2011 through 2014, and last year was unanimously elected Speaker of the House. The Notre Dame and Duke University JD grad has been a strong advocate for medical liability reforms, and is well known for his recent efforts to privatize the sale of wine and spirits.
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Education
Silent auction this Friday (tomorrow!); CME Cruise coming
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It’s soon cruise time! With spring around the corner, turn your thoughts to education and the pink sand of Bermuda’s beaches on the PAFP CME Cruise. Relax, meet new colleagues, and take in some education in the morning hours while at sea. The PAFP Silent Auction takes place in Pittsburgh this Friday, March 11! You can bid even if you’re not attending in person Your maximum online bid must be received by 5 p.m. Friday. Go to www.pafp.com tomorrow for complete information, including item photos and descriptions and bidding instructions. Proceeds benefit the PAFP’s resident and student initiatives.
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Public Health
Patients increasingly turn to urgent care clinics
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Urgent care centers make it easy for patients to see a doctor when their family physician isn't available. NPR reports patients say they go to an urgent care facility over a personal family doctor because it's more convenient and takes less time than a visit to their doctor's office; the majority say the care they receive there is good or excellent.
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Residents & Students
Apply for scholarship opportunities; present your poster
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Resident and Student Assembly elections will be scheduled for an April web and conference call. Details TBA.
Residents and students: Apply for scholarships to the American Academy of Family Physicians National Conference (AAFPNC).
Great scholarship opportunities are available! Apply for AAFP and PAFP scholarships as soon as you clear the dates on your calendar. Six different scholarship award categories from the AAFP and PAFP ensures the odds are definitely in your favor. Apply today!
AAFP National Conference poster presentations
Abstract submission deadline April 1.
Posters displayed during AAFPNC; winners earn a presentation spot at AAFP FMX in Orlando!
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Bylaws changes ready for review
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The bylaws of the Pennsylvania Academy of Family Physicians have been amended and posted to this website for member review. The bylaws will be voted on for final approval at the PAFP Board of Directors meeting on Thursday, March 10, 2016 in Pittsburgh. Please click here to view the bylaws changes.
Resolution available for review, comment
A resolution titled Expanding Capabilities, AAFP My CME Transcript Website is available for members to review on the Members Only section of this website. You will need your AAFP ID to log in to this section. Members may comment on this resolution through March 13; please send comments to jjordan@pafp.com.
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