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May 31, 2019 | Issue 214
Special news: Help build a home for future docs
Support the National Conference Student Scholarship Fund today!
Dozens of Pa. medical students seek PAFP support to participate in AAFP National Conference each year. Many later share how critical that experience was in their choice to pursue family medicine. We’ve heard from med school grads (like Dr. Giusto) at Match Day ceremonies, during residency visits, and at PAFP business meetings who credit their AAFPNC experience for their commitment to the specialty. This year, a new group of students stands to benefit from the impact wielded by these scholarships and your generosity. Please join us with your support for students, our future family docs, and give to the PAFP Foundation Student Scholarship Fund today!
The Latest News
Government Affairs and Practice Advocacy
Sen. Pat Browne preparing direct primary care (DPC) bill
State Sen. Pat Browne (R-Lehigh), Senate Appropriations Chair, is currently circulating a co-sponsorship memo with the intention of re-introducing Senate Bill 926 from the 2017-18 legislative session. The PAFP supports the bill and has worked with the senator and his key staff on the legislation. The bill seeks to define DPC and serve as an authorization bill enabling the unencumbered civil contracting between patients and primary care physicians, coupled with high-deductible health insurance.
Education
Register now to save on CME registration
The unofficial start of summer has arrived with graduations, weddings, and barbecues filling your weekends. And, speaking of weekends ... remember to register for PAFP’s 3rd Annual Dermatology and Outdoor Medicine Conference at Lake Raystown located at Entriken, PA, Aug. 8-10. You may have CME funds available through your employer that could expire on June 30. Click here to register today to earn over 16 CME credits. Members use promo code SUNNY19 for $145 per member and residents use promo code SUNNYCME to pay just $119 per resident through Friday, June 7. Contact Janine Owen or Lindsey Killian with any registration or CME questions.
Public Health
Pa. Dept. of Health offering greater access to newborn screenings
The Pa. Dept. of Health’s Division of Newborn Screening and Genetics has launched a new effort to provide greater access for primary care offices of certain screening results including heart defects, hearing, and dried blood spot testing. The department is making available to physicians, nurses, or office administrators the ability to access the Internet Case Management System (iCMS) provided those designated to access the information receive a one-hour training session. The first live session is Wednesday, June 5 and may be accessed vis the TRAINPA website. For more information, PAFP members may have appropriate staff contact the division at 717-783-8143 for more information.
Residents and Students
Meet the Resident and Student Assemblies; register for AAFPNC
It's not too late!
AAFP National Conference: Register, Apply for PAFPF-sponsored scholarships
July 25-27, Kansas City, Mo.
Registration & Scholarship applications are open!
Application deadline: June 1.
And, planning ahead:
FMEC Annual Meeting
November 1-3, 2019, Lancaster, Pa.
Registration open now
Student scholarships application open!
Registration now open for residency programs.
Other News
Register for 2019 AAFP FMX in Philadelphia
The 2019 AAFP Family Medicine Experience (FMX) will be held in Philadelphia, September 24-28. Register now to capitalize on early bird savings!
Earn up to 28 Live CME credits on site, plus 25 Self-study credits with FMX On Demand–a digital library of FMX courses (included with registration). Plus, take home 75 additional Self-study credits with the FMX On Demand upgrade.
Hear from thought-provoking speakers during three main stage sessions throughout the week, including former Walt Disney Company Chairman and CEO Michael Eisner.
Share professional interests and connect with like-minded peers during a Member Interest Group (MIG) meeting.
Access the latest technologies and patient care tools through 50-plus product categories in the Expo Hall.
Don’t miss the AAFP’s largest annual family medicine event. Register today.
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Welcome New PAFP Members!
- Christopher Goodwin, MD
- Melissa Rosato, MD
- Gagandeep Singh, MD
- Robert Lennon, MD
- Felecia Sumner, DO
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