UPCOMING:
July 20-24, 2019
Annual Meeting
Baytowne Conference Center, Sandestin, FL
November 2, 2019
Fall Intensive Focusing on Opioids
Jackson, MS |
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Welcome New Members
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Active:
Akachi C. Azubuike, MD, Tupelo
Kelsey S. Dowell, Indianola
WCUCOM Students:
Dana Easterling Pippin
Andrew Shevitz
Christian Triay
Amanda Walker
UMMC Students:
Charles Dean
David Duff
Jacob Pruett
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| Dr. Bruce Longest, District 7 Director |
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Mississippi Family Physician Journal
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2019 MAFP Membership Directory
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MAFP SHOP FOR LOGO APPAREL
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Join the '70 for 70' Club to Benefit MAFP Foundation
We are proud to grow our '70 for 70' Club's list of members in honor of MAFP's 70th anniversary! Each of these people have donated at least $70 to the MAFP Foundation. (All funds benefit scholarships and programs that promote Family Medicine.)
Members pictured above are:
Dr. Steven Brandon
Dr. Susan Chiarito
Dr. Lakeisha Chism
Dr. Jennifer Gholson
Dr. Bill Grantham
Dr. Cierra Green
Dr. James Griffin
Dr. Ed Hill
Dr. Emily Landrum
Dr. Carlos Latorre
Dr. Katie Patterson
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Members not pictured above:
Dr. Lindsey McCormick
Dr. Malcolm Moore
Glenda Sharpe
Wahnee Sherman
Dr. Brent Smith
Dr. Robert Smith
Dr. Jeremy Wells
Dr. David Wheat
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You can be a member, too, in one of two ways. (1) Donate a minimum of $70 in honor of one of our MAFP Past Presidents or (2) purchase an Images in Mississippi commemorative book for $70, and we'll add your name to our rolls.
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Three family physicians and one internal medicine physician demonstrated at the Real-Life Hero Training session. Dr. Lauren O'Malley, second from left, is joined by MAFP members Drs. Chris Boston, Jeremy Wells and Brent Smith.
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Conference Brings 140 to Jackson
A lively crawfish boil, a variety of educational speakers and student/resident energy combined to make the Spring Conference a big success April 12-14 in Jackson.
CME topics ranged from the very general (dermatology) to the very specific (sickle cell disease), and dozens of family physicians attended Saturday and Sunday sessions in order to learn the latest topics and techniques. There were 18 exhibit booths that added to the fun.
Saturday's session was held concurrently with the Spring Fling for residents and students, a day of free speakers and workshops just for family medicine residents and medical students. More than 100 residents and students gave up their Saturday in order to attend. They learned from some of the best family physicians at sessions like Real-Life Hero Training and How to Be a Rock Star Doctor. They also learned different aspects of being a physician at the Contract Negotiation, Debt Reduction and Value-Based Care sessions.
Facebook Photo Album
A big thanks goes out to each of our conference sponsors:
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It's Time to Plan for Destin!
The MAFP room block is open for this year's Annual Meeting in Destin, scheduled for July 20-24 at the Baytowne Conference Center. Don't wait! Use our
Hotel Room Reservation Form to get the exact room assignment you want. More information on registration and extra activities is coming soon.
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Back row: Drs. Moffett, Yeung-Lai-Wah, Parker and Vanderloo. Front row: Burgan, Nguyen, Bradshaw and Jackson.
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Eight Residents, Students Elected to MAFP Boards
the the Spring Conference in April, four students and four residents were elected by their peers to represent them on the MAFP Board and Foundation Board. Both medical schools are represented as well as all four family medicine residency programs in the state. Each new member will attend an orientation session in Jackson and board meetings throughout the year.
Elected to the MAFP Board:
- Dr. Michael Yeung-Lai-Wah, UMMC FM Residency (voting)
- Dr. Danielle Parker, ECHealthnet FM Residency (alternate)
- Huong Nguyen, WCUCOM (voting)
- Jordan Jackson, UMMC (alternate)
Elected to the Foundation Board:
- Dr. Michael Vanderloo, Forrest General FM Residency (voting)
- Dr. Craig Moffett, North MS FM Residency (alternate)
- Richard Burgan, WCUCOM (voting)
- Kaylie Bradshaw, UMMC (alternate)
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Nominations Due June 1 for MAFP Academy Awards
It's time to nominate yourself or a colleague for the
MAFP's annual awards! Nominations are due June 1.
The Academy Awards include:
- Family Physician of the Year
- New Physician of the Year (up to 7 years post-residency)
- Military Award
- Humanitarian Award
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Remembering Dr. "Bunny" Gillis
Dr. Wilfred Reginald "Bunny" Gillis, founding chair of the University of Mississippi Medical Center, passed away April 1 at the age of 82 in his native Prince Edward Island, Canada.
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Dr. Gillis |
Dr. Gillis was a native of Canada and earned his medical degree from Dalhousie University. After working in private practice early in his career, he was recruited to Mississippi as the first chair of the UMMC Department of Family Medicine. He was instrumental in establishing the department as a University-based program with community experiences for residents and medical students, including community family medicine clinics and training centers.
Dr. Gillis is survived by his wife and eight children. A celebration of life will be held at a later date, and the family asks that any desired contributions be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation at
www.davisonfh.com.
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