UPCOMING:
July 20-24, 2019
Annual Meeting
Baytowne Conference Center, Sandestin, FL
November 2, 2019
Fall Intensive Focusing on Opioids
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Welcome New Members
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Active:
Thomas E. Joiner, MD, Flowood
WCUCOM Students:
Johnny Green
Ajay Pradhan
UMMC Students:
Megan Case
Blake Johns
Carrie Grace Jones
Shanu Moorthy
Anna O'Connor
Jeishika Patel
Kavi Patel
Kristen Roberts
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| Dr. Christopher Park, District 8 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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Making a Difference for Mississippi at AAFP Conferences
Six family physicians traveled to Kansas City last week to represent the MAFP at the American Academy of Family Physicians meetings.
Dr. James Griffin of New Augusta, vice president, attended AAFP's Annual Chapter Leader Forum April 24-26. Along with Beth Embry, executive director, he learned about board leadership and attended plenary sessions and awards luncheons. MAFP was recognized with four awards for retaining and recruiting members in 2018.
Five other physicians took part in the AAFP National Conference of Constituency Leaders, which garners involvement for traditionally under-served parts of the AAFP membership, including women, minorities, international medical graduates, LGBTQ physicians and new physicians. Mississippi was proud to send a delegate for each constituency this year. Drs. Lakeisha Chism of Verona, Anna Marie Hailey-Sharp of Preston, Tobe Momah of Jackson, Katie Patterson of Indianola, and Jeremy Wells of Hattiesburg attended.
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I learned how to write resolutions and I learned the process of how issues that affect under-represented groups in medicine are brought to the attention of the AAFP in order to bring about change," Dr. Chism said. "Listening to and learning from other physicians across the United States helped me to think of health care on a more national and global scale."
"Mississippi was well-represented in all the constituency groups," Dr. Wells said. "At these national events, we are on equal footing, if not higher, because of MAFP's efforts to have full attendance - only half of states sent a full delegation to this conference and we were one of them."
Collaborating with physicians from other states was a benefit, Dr. Momah said. "I was very impressed with the camaradarie displayed at the NCCL," he said. "I enjoyed the speeches from the AAFP president, CMS regional director, and the guest speaker from Swedish Medical in Seattle, Washington, on burnout."
The conference was impressive, Dr. Hailey-Sharp said. "I learned so much about different viewpoints, writing resolutions, and how important it is for family physicians from across the country to come together to improve policies that will, in turn, allow us to provide better care for our patients."
"It truly is an eye-opening, valuable experience," Dr. Chism said. "Above all else, what an honor and privilege to represent the wonderful state of Mississippi!"
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| Drs. Griffin, Patterson, Hailey-Sharpe, Wells, Chism in Kansas City with fellow Mississippi family physician Dr. Jason Dees. |
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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 member has donated at least $70 to the MAFP Foundation. (All funds benefit scholarships and programs that promote Family Medicine.)
Updated Donors List & List of Past Presidents Honored
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. Call today to join - (601) 853-3302.
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Dr. Luke Lampton lectured this spring on his book Images in Mississippi Medicine. Not pictured is co-author Karen Evers.
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Images in Mississippi Medicine Sales Benefit MAFP Foundation
Interested in a great Mother's Day or Father's Day gift? The Images in Mississippi Medicine hardcover book will definitely be a hit! Authored by our own Dr. Luke Lampton and MSMA's Karen Evers, the photos and text are well-researched and insightful.
"I am enchanted by this book and have enjoyed reading about the history of medicine in Mississippi," said Glenda Sharpe of Hattiesburg Clinic, who recently purchased 6 books. "I know the physicians I am giving it to will appreciate it...and love it as much as I do."
Books are available from the MAFP for $50 each, or if you donate $70, you can be a member of the '70 for 70' Club with your book purchase.
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Is Board Service in Your Future?
Now is your chance to serve on the MAFP Board of Directors, attending meetings and taking part in the decision-making process for Mississippi's family doctors. Please contact MAFP Executive Director
Beth Embry or Nominating Chair Dr. Katie Patterson if you are interested in serving.
The MAFP map can be found here, listing the counties in each district. The following positions are available this year:
- Treasurer, 3-Year Term 2019-22
- Secretary, 1-Year Term
- Delegate to AAFP, 2-Year Term
- Alternate Delegate to AAFP, 2-Year Term
- District 1 Director, 2-Year Term
- District 3 Director, 2-Year Term
- District 5 Director, 2-Year Term
- District 7 Director, 2-Year Term
- Member at Large, 2-Year Term
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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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Brandon Senior Wins Scholarship
Mitchell will receive $1,000 in scholarship money to attend the University of Southern Mississippi, where she plans to major in biochemistry.
The essay contest theme was "The Family Physician: Providing Your Medical Home."
"Before Dr. [Howard] Clark opened the Clark Medical Clinic in 1956, there was not another practicing physician in town," Sarah Mitchell's winning essay read. "Dr. Clark is a perfect example of the importance of family physicians and how they strengthen various aspects of a community. By practicing medicine in a small town that needed a family doctor, he not only provided quality health care, but he contributed to the community."
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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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