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IAFP NEWS BITES
June 2, 2021
Every Bite Counts
FREE On-Demand CME Webinars
We are excited to partner with the Iowa Food and Family Project to bring you two FREE on-demand CME webinar.

You can find more information and a link to registration below.

Dietary Guidelines for Americans: The Scientific Review Journey and the Nutrient Story About Birth to 24 Months
Speaker: Linda Snetselaar, PhD, RDN, FAND, LD

What Do I Feed My Baby After Avocado, Banana & Sweet Potato?!
Speaker: Katie Ferraro, MPH, RDN, CDE, Dietitian,
Baby-Led Weaning: The Fortified Family

An educational grant for this programming has been provided by the Iowa Food and Family Project. 
IAFP Winter 2022 CME Survey

Recently we have had some inquiries about whether the IAFP would be planning a winter CME getaway in 2022. There are still many uncertainties and restrictions with international travel. The survey will greatly help us gauge interest and help decide if we should proceed. 

You can access the survey HERE.

Thank you in advance for sharing your thoughts. 
2021 IAFP Membership Directory

The 2021 IAFP Membership Directory is available HERE. 
This resource is for our members only and is not to be shared. 
AD- Gundersen Health System








Gundersen Health System is seeking a BC/BE Family Medicine Physician with a desire to practice at the top of their license in in beautiful NE Iowa. Enjoy your life and practice in Waukon.

Our Waukon clinic is connected to the Critical Access Hospital, Veterans Memorial. Join a team of 3 PA's and a physician, as well as a wide range of visiting specialties.
Practice:
  • Family Medicine with OB
  • 1:5 Inpatient Rounding
  •  4-day work week option
  •  Patient volume/per day: 14-17
  •  24- hour specialist consultations available
Our System:
Gundersen is an award winning, physician-led, integrated healthcare system employing 900+ clinicians. Our mission is to provide care as close to home as possible in the communities we serve. We offer a competitive salary, retirement, medical and dental benefits, CME monetary allowance and days, malpractice and more.
Community:
Waukon is located in the Northeast corner of Iowa in Allamakee County. This area has deeply carved river valleys, upward reaching bluffs, and outdoor activities for all seasons. Waukon is located 20 minutes from Decorah, IA and 1 hour from La Crosse, WI.
Save the Date: 2021 IAFP Annual Conference
We are excited to announce the 2021 Annual Conference will be held October 28-30 at the West Des Moines Sheraton. Stay tuned for more information in the coming months.

Click HERE to view the program and to register.
Registration Now Open for National Conference for Residents & Medical Students
July 29-31, 2021 - VIRTUAL

It’s time for the adventure of a lifetime—your journey toward the foundation of health care. Every day in family medicine means embarking on a new endeavor of health care and patient wellness. We’ll provide you with everything you need for a successful journey.

At this year’s National Conference for Family Medicine Residents and Medical Students from the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), you can encounter the specialty up close and personal—from a convenient and new virtual platform.

Adventure Awaits Anywhere You Are.

Click Here to Learn More!
AD- MercyOne Northeast Iowa
Family Medicine Residency Program







MercyOne Family Medicine Residency Program Faculty/Leadership Opportunities
MercyOne Northeast Iowa is seeking two BC/BE Family Medicine physician educators to serve as faculty for our Waterloo Family Medicine Residency Program.

• Actively teach and oversee residents in an inpatient and outpatient setting; OB optional
• Call shared between core faculty
• Oversee program projects and provide lectures

• Actively teach and oversee residents in an inpatient and outpatient setting; OB optional
• Oversee program projects and provide lectures
• Act as an administrative resource for other faculty and represent the Program Director as needed

IAFP Call for Resolutions
Resolutions are the official means by which you as a member have input into the governance and political process of the American Academy of Family Physicians. If you have a topic you are interested in addressing then we encourage you to submit a resolution for consideration by the IAFP Board of Directors. IAFP can help guide you through the process of writing your resolution. You can find more information and resources at http://iaafp.org/aafpresolutions/ Resolutions are due July 9th
Iowa Maternal Health Strategic Plan Survey
The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) is undertaking a strategic planning process for statewide maternal health efforts. IDPH seeks your input as to the strengths, challenges and areas of focus you believe are critical regarding the state’s maternal health needs. IDPH invites you to take the following survey as a part of our community engagement process to help inform the state’s maternal health strategic plan. All responses are anonymous and will be reported on in aggregate, meaning no responses can be individually identified.
 
We would like you to approach your answers to this survey as a general resident of the state. For some, your professional work can (and likely will) impact your answers, however we hope to gain your individual thoughts and ideas as a community member or maternal health professional. Your responses will remain anonymous. If you have additional thoughts/questions about the survey, you may share them at: mch@idph.iowa.gov

 
Please complete the survey by close of business on June 11, 2021.  
Evidence Based Care of Chronic Pain Course
& End of Life Care Course
Available On-Demand

We are excited to announce that both of our state mandated CME courses are available on-demand.

Evidence Based Care of Chronic Pain Course
Cost-$40 for IAFP/AAFP Members
$50 for Nonmembers

End of Life Care Course
Cost-$40 for IAFP/AAFP Members
$50 for Nonmembers
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Iowa Academy of Family Physicians | 515-283-9370 | mail@iaafp.org | www.iaafp.org
Pam Williams, Executive Vice President, pwilliams@iaafp.org
Katie Cox, Deputy Executive Vice President , kcox@iaafp.org
Kelly Scallon, Director of Education and Advocacy, kscallon@iaafp.org