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Aug. 20, 2020 | Issue 245
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Government Affairs and Practice Advocacy
Speak out to expand Pennsylvania's primary care physician workforce
Call or email your state representative TODAY and ask them to cosponsor and support House Resolution 625, which would direct a study on the efforts of the state’s medical schools to promote primary care and accurately report the number of students who ultimately enter primary care. The
PAFP is committed to increasing the number of Pennsylvania’s medical school graduates who choose to practice family medicine over the course of the next decade.
Education
November CME conference goes virtual
The PAFP’s November CME conference has gone virtual! After careful consideration, the decision was made to convert our planned live CME event scheduled for November in Pittsburgh to a virtual event. Please join us and UPMC’s Department of Family Medicine for the PAFP Virtual CME Conference, Nov. 12-15 for an extraordinary event which will still be interactive and will feature critical updates on COVID-19, pediatrics, lifestyle medicine, immunization, and much more. Registration and complete participation details are coming to your inbox very soon!
Public Health
AAFP Foundation announces emergency relief available for free clinics
The AAFP Foundation’s Family Medicine Cares USA calls for applications for up to $25,000 funding for durable and non-durable medical equipment for free clinics serving areas of high need.
Eligibility criteria include:
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Services are provided at no cost (100% free) to all patients.
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Applying Family Physician Champion is a member of the AAFP.
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Clinic is non-denominational and open to all members of the population and not a specific disease state.
Download eligibility criteria
Download grant application
Making the shingles vaccine a priority for patients
As you know, Atlantic Health Partners has helped many of our members strengthen their immunization efforts by providing the most favorable vaccine pricing along with great support. In addition, they produce valuable educational articles including this latest one regarding shingles disease, 50 is the New 60 – Making the Shingles Vaccine a Priority for Patients. Contact Jeff or Cindy at Atlantic to see how they can help your practice strengthen its immunization efforts and save on vaccines at 800-741-2044 or email: info@atlantichealthpartners.com.
Residents and Students
Virtual fall events coming to a screen near you
Looking forward to fall, please mark your calendars and register for these upcoming events:
Family Medicine Education Consortium - virtual conference
Oct. 2-4
Robust agenda of workshops, inspiring plenary speakers, research posters, large residency fair + Student scholarships available – apply today!
Pa. Primary Care Career Center’s annual Primary Care Career Fairs – virtual!
Oct. 8 and Oct. 27
Meet employers and clinical teams from FQHCs, CHCs, rural health centers and other community practices; meet teams that share your values; find a great match! + FREE for residents and medical students! Stay tuned for more details.
Many Pa. family medicine residencies are planning virtual open houses and topical discussions in family medicine for students this fall. Please stay tuned for invitations coming via PAFP email to your inboxes!
Other News
Welcome New PAFP Members!
- Andrea Davila, DO
- Aamir Hassan, MD
- Kinsey Laninga
- Adeel Shahid, MD
- Samantha Pearl, MD
- Vikaram Gondara, DO
- Salman Hassan
- Eric LaBouff
- Kulin Patel, MD
- Rachel Shaffer
- Darshini Shah, MD
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