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June 7, 2023
Join us in October for the
2023 Galena Fall CME Getaway

We are thrilled to be returning to beautiful Galena, Illinois in October!
More information and registration links can be found below.

Half-day CME sessions will be held Friday afternoon and Saturday and Sunday morning. All our CME sessions are presented by our attendees. We are in need of speakers for the conference. Regardless of if you are seasoned presenter or this is your first time, this is a great opportunity to present in a casual environment to a small and appreciative audience.


IAFP 2023 Galena Fall CME Getaway
October 6-8, 2023
Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa, Galena, IL
Register HERE
 
Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa has something for the whole family. You can go horseback riding, unwind at the spa, hit the greens, or enjoy a dip in the pool. Check out the resort website for all the available activities and to view photos of the accommodations. We hope to see you there!
 
Hotel reservations must be made directly with the resort at 1-800-892-2269. Please tell them you are with the IAFP room block to receive the discounted room rate. 
 
We are pleased to offer a rate of $219.00 per night for a King or Queen/Queen in the Inn. We are also excited to offer special rates of $269.00 for a Deluxe Queen, Deluxe, King, and one-bedroom villa and $329.00 for a two-bedroom villa. All room rates are quoted exclusive of applicable state and local taxes, currently 11%, as well as the resort amenity fee.
Save the Date for IAFP Annual Conference
November 16-18, 2023
West Des Moines Sheraton

We are excited to announce the 2023 Annual Conference will be held November 16-18 at the West Des Moines Sheraton. Our 2023 program is full of old favorites, new ideas, and exciting events. We are planning some special events to celebrate our 75 years as a chapter. We hope to see you there!

Information about reserving your hotel room at the Sheraton can be found HERE . Make sure and let them know you are with the IAFP to receive the discounted room rate.


Schedule of Events
Thursday, November 16
  • Committee Meetings
  • IAFP Foundation Board Meeting
  • IAFP Board Meeting
  • Annual Business Meeting
  • Evening CME sessions on Adult Asthma, Weight Loss Medications, Gun Violence, and Food Allergies            
  • 2023 Donor Appreciation Reception
(In recognition of 2023 Donors of the IAFP Foundation, Rural Loan Repayment
Program and PrimCare PAC.) *Members must have a donor ribbon to attend.

 Friday, November 17, 2023
  • Full day of CME Programming
  • Exhibit Hall
  • Resident Jeopardy
  • Awards & Installation Banquet 

Saturday, November 18, 2023
  • Past President’s Breakfast
  • Morning CME session on How My Prescribing of Controlled Substances Has Changed Over the Years, Practical Approaches to Acute Pain Management, and CHF Guidelines Update         


Free Webinar on Managing Pain in Patients with Opioid Use Disorders on August 2nd
The IAFP will be hosting a FREE Webinar on managing pain in patients with opioid use disorders on August 2nd from 6-8pm. Register HERE

This webinar is brought to you by the ORN. State Chapter OUD/SUD Education and Training Support funded by American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry from Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

Faculty: 
Andrea Weber, MD MME FACP FASAM, Clinical Associate Professor, Internal Medicine, and Psychiatry, Assistant Director, UI Addiction and Recovery Collaborative

Objectives:
• Review the impact of stigma and comorbid chronic pain and OUD
• Apply guideline-based, compassionate acute pain management in OUD
• Compare and contrast 2016 and 2022 CDC guidelines
• Review medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD)

Iowa-licensed physicians are required to complete 2 hours of Category 1 credits for chronic pain management These requirements, which 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.)

Funding for this initiative was made possible (in part) by grant no. 1H79TI083343 from SAMHSA. The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services; nor does mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.
Meet New IAFP Executive Vice President,
Sonia Bell
We are excited to introduce you to our new Executive Vice President, Sonia Bell. Sonia and her family are relocating from Georgia back to their home state of Iowa. We are excited for her to join our team! You can read more about her background, family, and why she is excited to jump into work at the IAFP in the Spring issue of The Iowa Family Physician Magazine that should be arriving in the mail this week. Welcome Sonia, we are thrilled to have you! 
Support the AAFP Foundation and the
Family Medicine Chapter Alliance

The AAFP Foundation has many initiatives to advance family medicine including support of residents and medical students, research, and humanitarian programs. One program that you may not be familiar with just got a new name to better describe the work being done. The Family Medicine Chapter Alliance is a way for the AAFP Foundation to collaborate with state chapters of AAFP to support grassroots programs. The program also provides a forum for state chapters to learn from each other by showcasing new and innovative programming. Formerly known as the FMPC or Family Medicine Philanthropic Consortium, the program uses a portion of the “dues check off” – funds donated when AAFP members pay their dues. Those funds go into a pool that is available for grants each year. State chapters and chapter foundations are invited to apply for small grants to fund projects in member outreach, public health, and student and resident projects. Iowa AFP has received several grants through FMCA and look forward to new opportunities in the future!

Please consider donating to the AAFP Foundation when you pay your dues or at any time here and select Chapter Grants as the designation: https://www.aafpfoundation.org/donate.html
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. You can find more information and helpful resources here: http://iaafp.org/aafpresolutions/ 
Resolutions are due July 1st and can be emailed to kscallon@iaafp.org.
Meet Your State Mandated CME Requirements: Evidence Based Care of Chronic Pain &
End of Life Care Courses Available On-Demand

Need state mandated CME? 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

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Iowa Academy of Family Physicians | 515-244-4182 | mail@iaafp.org | www.iaafp.org
Sonia Bell, Executive Vice President, sbell@iaafp.org
Katie Cox, Director of Communications and Member Services , kcox@iaafp.org
Kelly Scallon, Director of Operations, kscallon@iaafp.org