IAFP NEWS BITES
October 6, 2021

Virtual IAFP Annual Conference October 28-30 Register Today!
The 2021 Annual Conference is moving virtual! The conference will be held October 28-30, 2021.

We are excited to bring you the virtual conference at a discounted rate of $195.00 for IAFP/AAFP Members and $295.00 for non-members.
The conference will continue to be free for students and residents.


We hope you will join us!
 
Schedule of Events

Thursday, October 28, 2021

5:45 pm - Welcome/ Introductions & Overview
6:00 pm - Addressing Social Determinants of Health in a Rural Area
6:35 pm - Update on Infectious Disease in Iowa
7:10 pm - Decision Points in Management of Patients with DKD
This presentation is sponsored by the Primary Care Education Consortium and supported by an educational grant from Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
8:15 pm - Recess
 
Friday, October 29, 2021
7:55 am - Introductions and Announcements
8:00 am - Early Identification of Autism Spectrum Disorder
8:35 am - AAFP Update
9:10 am - Break
9:15 am - Management and Prevention of Influenza in High-Risk Patients
This activity is jointly provided by the North Carolina Academy of Family Physicians and Spire Learning, and is supported by an educational grant from Genentech.
10:20 am - Treatment of Geriatric Depression and Anxiety
10:55 am - All About B12
11:30 pm - Break for Lunch
12:30 pm - JOURNAL CLUB LIVE
2:00 pm - Break
2:05 pm - ABFM Update
2:55 pm - Sessions Conclude for the Day
3:00 pm - Business Meeting and Installation of New Officers
4:15 pm - Recess
 
Saturday, October 30, 2021
8:00 am - Navigating Breast cancer Risk and Density
8:35 am - Comprehensive Management of Osteoporosis
9:10 am - LGBTQ Inclusive Care of Family Medicine Providers
9:45 am - Break
9:55 am - Management of Female Sexual Dysfunction in the Primary Care Setting
10:30 am - Sex Trafficking in Iowa
12:05 pm - Adjourn

The AAFP has reviewed 73rd Annual Clinical Education Conference and deemed it acceptable for up to 12 In-Person, Live (could include online) AAFP Prescribed credit. Term of Approval is from 10/28/2021 to 10/30/2021. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Behavioral Health KSA Webinar- November 13
Knowledge Self Assessment- Behavioral Health
November 13, 2021 - 8:00 am- Noon (estimated)
Zoom Webinar
8 CME credits
$125 for IAFP/AAFP Members
$150 for Nonmembers

Easily fulfill the 60-question Knowledge Self-Assessment (KSA) with this one-day session that meets your ABFM’s Family Medicine Certification Self-Assessment Activities requirement.
  • Review 60 core competency questions with experienced family physician faculty, and decide the best answer with your colleagues.
  • The IAFP reports your answers directly to the ABFM on your behalf. 
Evidence Based Care of Chronic Pain Course
& End of Life Care Course
Available On-Demand
IAFP is offering state mandated CME courses on Chronic Pain & End of Life Care on-demand. See below for more information and registration.

Iowa-licensed physicians are required to complete 2 hours of Category 1 credits for chronic pain management and 2 hours of Category 1 credits for end-of-life care every five years. These requirements became effective August 17, 2011, are for physicians who provide primary care to patients (e.g., emergency physicians, family physicians, general practice physicians, internists, neurologists, pain medicine specialists, and psychiatrists.)

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
AD-COPIC
Important AAFP CME Update
The AAFP has eliminated the requirement for active members to earn 25 credits of CME through live activities. The change will allow active members to pick the learning formats that best suit their needs and preferences. Active members must still report at least 150 credits of CME every three years — at least half of those being Prescribed credits. Members can choose to fulfill some of the Prescribed credit through live activities. The change starts with active members in the 2019-2021 cycle and those in the 2018-2020 cycle who received extensions through
Dec. 31, 2021. READ MORE HERE
IAFP Office Has Moved
The IAFP office has moved!

Our new office is located at:
1515 Linden Street, Suite 220, Des Moines IA 50309

Please note that our phone and fax number are also changing:
Phone: 515-244-4182
Fax: 515-244-4131
AD- Physicians' Clinic of Iowa
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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. 
The IAFP neither recommends or endorses the paid ads included in this publication.

Iowa Academy of Family Physicians | 515-244-4182 | 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 Operations, kscallon@iaafp.org