Upcoming Events
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April 21-23, 2017
Jackson Marriott
Jackson, MS
Annual Meeting
July 15-19, 2017
Baytowne Conference Center
Destin, FL
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MAFP
Board Meetings
April 21
MAFP Office
Ridgeland
July 15 & 19
Destin, FL
December 8-9
Indianola, MS
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Welcome
New Members
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Rob Cannon, MD
Vicksburg, MS
Philip Kim, MD
Biloxi, MS
Robert K. Walker, MD
Brookhaven, MS
Resident
Patrick Barber
WCUCOM Students
Shelbi Bolton
Julie Le
UMMC Student
Talyr Hal
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and promote healthy living in the state of Mississippi by purchasing a Live Healthy specialty license tag for the small fee of $31.
Request this tag at your county tax collector's office when you renew your license tag. Proceeds from the sale of this tag benefit the Mississippi Academy of Family Physicians Foundation.
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Medical Students Celebrate Match Day 2017
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Brock Banks, right, matched with Forrest General Family Medicine Residency in Hattiesburg. Banks, who is president of UMMC's Associated Student Body, is pictured with his wife Mary at Match Day on March 17.
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One of MAFP's goals is expanding the family physician workforce to meet
patient and community needs. We are pleased to report that on Match Day, 38 Mississippi medical students at our two medical schools chose family medicine. Of those, 14 will stay in Mississippi to train, and we hope the other 24 will return to Mississippi after their training. Additionally, 13 students from other medical schools will be joining Mississippi family medicine residency programs, and we would love to make our state their home after training, to keep our workforce numbers on the rise.
Nationally, 3,237 medical students and graduates matched to family medicine residency programs, the most in family medicine's history as a specialty, and the 8
th
year in a row that number has increased.
Match Day Statistics from AAFP
Mississippi has two medical schools and four family medicine residency programs. Following Match Day, March 17, the University of Mississippi Medical Center released their
list of M4s and matches.
William Carey University College of Medicine expects to release their list next week.
New Residents by Program:
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Spring Conference - We're Seeking Moderators & Devotional Leaders
Volunteer to be a moderator for a day or give a 15-minute devotional during our MAFP Spring Conference in Jackson, April 21-23 at the Jackson Marriott. Spots are available now. Just email [email protected] if you're interested.
- 12 hours CME - Wide Variety of Topics
- Procedures Workshop
- Friday Night Crawfish Boil (pictured)
- Dine-Around Dinner at Some of Jackson's Best Restaurants
- Saturday Night Play at New Stage Theatre
- Spouse Tour of Eudora Welty House and Fondren Historic District
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Knowledge Self-Assessment
(formerly SAM)
Offered at Annual Meeting
Looking for a Knowledge Self-Assessment (KSA) to meet certification requirements for American Board of Family Medicine? Look no further than the MAFP Annual Scientific Assembly, July 15-19, 2017. We will offer a group KSA session on Saturday, July 15 from 1-5 pm for only $100 (members) and $200 (non-members). This will be a one-day KSA Working Group Session focused on Preventive Care and it will be held at the convention location, the Baytowne Conference Center in Sandestin, FL. Plan to come a day early to knock out your requirements. More information coming soon. By the way -- the MAFP rooms are going quickly, and if you don't reserve early, you may not get the room you want, at the price you want, in the location you want. Physician Room Reservation
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Silent Auction Donations Needed from
Your Hometown
It's not too early to seek donations from YOUR hometown for the MAFP Foundation Silent Auction, to be held during the Annual Scientific Assembly in July. This auction is a success every year because members and their spouses ask local businesses in their towns to donate items, so please make those contacts. We appreciate your donations. Already donated: a set of MAFP hand-painted mugs from past conventions by Peggy Crawford of Louisville, a weekend getaway to Sandestin Resort and a set of two Egyptian glass vases.
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MSMA Looks for Physician Leaders
The MAFP is looking for members to serve on Mississippi State Medical Association councils. The MAFP knows how important it is to have family physicians continue to be represented at MSMA and encourages you to submit your own name for consideration. If you are interested, please let us hear from you no later than Monday, March 27. Please e-mail
Claire Rome
or call the office at (601) 853-3302.
Click here for map of MSMA districts.
Click here for MSMA office vacancies.
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RESIDENTS: Jump in with both feet!
Get involved in MAFP by attending the Annual Meeting
Now's your chance! If you're a resident, you can apply for a scholarship to attend the MAFP Annual Scientific Assembly in July, and it will cover your room, registration and meals at the 5-day event. The MAFP Annual Meeting provides opportunities for family physicians from across the state to connect with each other, network with those in collaborative roles and earn continuing medical education credits. If you're chosen, you'll enjoy the meeting at no charge.
A financial endowment was given to the MAFP Foundation in Dr. Dewitt G. Crawford's memory by Mrs. Dewitt G. Crawford to fund this scholarship. How does a resident qualify? One Dewitt G. Crawford, MD Scholarship will be awarded each year to a deserving resident who best demonstrates the character qualities of:
- leadership gained through life experience in their job, education, and/or service or volunteer opportunities
- shows a commitment to future involvement as a leader with the MAFP
All completed applications must be submitted to
Kay-Lynn Meador
no later than May 1 to be considered. Click here for the scholarship application.
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MAFP Needs Medical Students
to Help With
Summer Meeting
Are you a medical student interested in attending the Annual Scientific Assembly this summer? Have we got a deal for you! MAFP is looking for medical students interested in Family Medicine who can join us to help with registration, events, exhibits and more. In exchange for your help, your rooming and meals will be provided by MAFP. We promise there are lots of opportunities to network with members and enjoy a little free time at the beach! The event is July 15-19 at the Baytowne Conference Center in Sandestin, FL.
Click here for the application due by May 1.
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Leadership Opportunities
for
Medical Students and Residents
The MAFP and MAFP Foundation provide opportunities for the future leaders of family medicine to enhance their education, make connections and gain "real world" experience. We are seeking dynamic medical students (4) and residents (4) to serve a one-year term on the Board of Directors for either the MAFP or MAFP Foundation.
Elections for these board members will occur at Spring Fling Conference on Saturday, April 22.
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