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July 7, 2021
Register Today for
IAFP Annual Conference in October
We are excited to announce the 2021 Annual Conference will be held October 28-30 at the West Des Moines Sheraton. Click HERE to view the program and to register.

Reserve your hotel room at the Sheraton HERE to receive the discounted room rate.
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. 
NASEM Primary Care Report
In May, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine (NASEM) released a new report titled Implementing High Quality Primary Care: Rebuilding the Foundation of Health Care detailing the importance of high quality primary care. AAFP President, Ada Stewart, M.D. recently co-authored an editorial that ran in Politico in response to the NASEM report. You can find more information at Primary Care for America.
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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
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!
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Clarkson Family Medicine Residency Program








Are you a BC/BE family medicine physician committed to preparing residents for the ever-changing landscape of healthcare? The Nebraska Medicine - Clarkson Family Medicine Residency Program is looking for a proactive, engaged, and innovative physician to join our faculty and help train the future of family medicine. Learn more about this position at https://bit.ly/3x7pkJg.
Last 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
Free Online Healthcare Delivery Science, Management, and Policy Classes Available
The Carver College of Medicine at the University of Iowa’s Healthcare Delivery Science, Management, and Policy (HDSMP) Distinction Track leaders have created a free online classroom for practicing physicians in Iowa. The online classroom has expert lectures on HDSMP topics such as operations management, policy in Iowa, and managerial accounting. The goal of the classroom is to provide free on-demand HDSMP education to practicing physicians in Iowa and to offer an opportunity for physicians in Iowa to apply their new skillsets as mentors for medical student capstone projects. Physicians interested in learning more about HDSMP will be given access to the online classroom and asked to complete a <10 question survey about the value of the education. Persons interested in additionally applying their skills may be paired with a medical student to complete a research, service, or quality improvement project in the field of HDSMP. Please reply to the following survey link with your email address and level interest so that the leadership team may contact you or answer your questions. 
 
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
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. 
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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 Operations, kscallon@iaafp.org