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May 3, 2018 | Issue 187
The Latest News
Government Affairs and Practice Advocacy
Get ready for Primary Election Day on May 15
Republicans and Democrats have some big choices to make on Tuesday, May 15. Party primary races for the U.S. Senate, U.S. House, governor, half of the Pa. Senate and all of the Pa. House are on the ballot. This will be an amazing stretch of politics as we head to November that will see well over $200 million spent on federal and state campaigns. While it is too late to register to vote in the primary, you can register online for the Tuesday, Nov. 6 general election.
Education
Be on the lookout...
The PAFP’s Education Question of the Month email is an ongoing initiative intended to gather the info that helps ensure we continually meet your educational needs. One question … once a month … simple! Questions will always be relative to CME. Opinions and comments are always kept confidential and responses to the Question of the Month are intended to be short – one word or a short phrase. Also, a reminder that if you have an idea you would like to share with the PAFP for a potential CME event, please don’t hesitate to contact Janine Owen or Lindsey Killian.
Public Health
Gov. Wolf announces $26m grant to fight opioids
Pa. Gov. Tom Wolf has announced that the state has received a grant of $26.2 million to combat the opioid epidemic. TribLive reports the State Targeted Response to the Opioid Crisis Grant, part of the 21st Century Cures Act, will help the state continue improving access to evidence-based treatment; this is the second year Pennsylvania has qualified for the grant.
Residents and Students
Calling all leaders: Resident and student assembly meetings and elections
Congratulations to our newly elected Resident and Student Assembly leaders!
Residents and students elected new leaders for the next year!
Students: There’s still time to volunteer!
There are a few open positions on the Student Assembly to be filled. If you’re interested in getting involved with the PAFP and advocating for family medicine at your school, across the state, and even nationally, please contact Molly Talley by May 11.
AAFP National Conference scholarships – apply now!
Students should apply to both AAFP scholarships and PAFP scholarships prior to the AAFP May 1 application deadline; the PAFP deadline is June 1.
Other News
Welcome New PAFP Members!
- David Byler, MD
- Morgan Mihok, MD
Would you like to be featured on our brand new website?
A new, exciting feature appearing the homepage of the brand new www.pafp.com is called “Member Spotlight.” It includes a Q-and-A with a PAFP member about their experience practicing family medicine, the joys of the specialty, and how they decided it was the perfect career for them. If you’d like to appear on this feature – or if you know someone who’d be interested – email PAFP Director of Media and Public Relations Bryan Peach at bpeach@pafp.com. A web form will be up soon for interested members to complete.
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