April 10, 2024

Thank You for Attending the 2024 Spring Forum

Thank you to all 500+ attendees of the 2024 FAFP Hybrid Family Medicine Spring Forum, hosted from April 5-7 at the Signia by Hilton - Orlando Bonnet Creek!

Whether you participated in-person or virtually, we hope that the learning experience was as enjoyable & worthwhile for you as it was for the FAFP leadership & staff.

As a reminder, please claim your CME credits by completing and submitting your evaluation no later than June 7, 2024. CME credits earned from the meeting will be reported to AAFP and CE Broker within 30 days, provided you have completed and successfully submitted the evaluation. Please do not report your credits to AAFP/CEBroker as this delays the process in proper reporting to the state. 

We look forward to seeing you again soon!

Congratulations to the 2024 FAFP Poster Winners

Last week, the FAFP held its 3rd Digital Poster Session! Thank you to all of the participants and congratulations to all of the winners!

Podium Presenters

1st Place - Lindsey Wells, MD (Resident)

Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare

2nd Place - Julia Jenkins, MD (Physician)

USF-MPM

3rd Place - Olena Mahneva (Student)

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine

Physician Winner

1st Place - Eric Coris, MD

USF Morsani College of Medicine

Resident Winners                                                         

1st Place - Mitsu Bueno, DO

FSUCOM Family Medicine Residency at BayCare Health System Winter Haven

2nd Place - Mikaela Abell, MD

Orlando Health: Bayfront Hospital

3rd Place - Mary Ann Barnum, MD

AdventHealth Winter Park Family Medicine Residency

Student Winners                                              

1st Place - Luke Farmer

FSU College of Medicine

2nd Place - Rana Hanna

USF Morsani College of Medicine

3rd Place - Hannah Baker

FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine

Thank You 2024 Leadership Academy Attendees!

The 2024 FAFP Leadership Academy: The Foundations of Leadership was presented by FAFP Past President, Dr. Bruce Flareau, and completed by 22 pre-selected attendees on Friday, April 5. This one-day, live in-person leadership development program provided the physician participants the opportunity to experience real-world activities and behavioral change management techniques. Tailored to participants’ skill sets and needs, the program was designed to develop a cohort of current emerging Family Physician leaders, as well as assist Family Physicians in their pursuit to lead across and within the healthcare industry, thereby assuring the delivery of high-quality care to patients.

Congratulations to the 2024 Leadership Academy Class!

• Mawj Al Ani, MD
• Brad Bindas, MD
• Arianne Cordon-Duran, MD, MPH
• John Curington, MD
• Lauren Dedea, MD
• William Gustave, MD, MPH
• Patricia Hogan, MD
• Julia Jenkins, MD
• Vandhana Kiswani-Barley, MD
• Chuni Kwong, MD
• Courtney Mangum, MD
• Melissa Nioletti, MD
• Lolita Ontiveros, MD
• Victoria Otano, MD
• Jason Philippe, MD
• Deborah Renelus-Marshall, MD, CAQSM
• Charles Ross, MD, FAAFP
• Scott Sanford, MD
• Wissam Shaya, MD
• Christie Thomas, MD
• Yvonne Walker, MD, MBA
• Ashley Wilk, DO

That's a Wrap - Resident and Student Education Session

Nearly 60 of the FAFP's resident and student members enjoyed an engagement and education session that was designed specifically for them during the 2024 Family Medicine Spring Forum! Thank you to all that attended!

Informed Consent for Pelvic Exams in Hospital Setting

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services released an April 1, 2024, ruling reinforcing that all hospital-based physicians and providers must obtain informed consent prior to examining "outside the medically necessary procedure (such as breast, pelvic, prostate, and rectal examinations), particularly on anesthetized patients." FAFP members practicing in the hospital setting should address this new rule with your employers to ensure proper measures are being implemented to maintain compliance. 

FRAME Deadline Extended to April 15

The application deadline for this year’s cycle of the Florida Reimbursement Assistance for Medical Education (FRAME) Program has been extended to Monday, April 15. This program assists eligible physicians, residents, and other healthcare practitioners with the repayment of medical education loans. Qualifying MDs and DOs in primary care specialties, including family medicine, can receive awards up to $20,000 per year. $13million of the $16m allocated in 2023 was awarded to physicians so do not delay in applying to determining if you qualify for an award. 

Additional Resources

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