MISSISSIPPI ACADEMY OF FAMILY PHYSICIANS | |
Newsletter - June 28, 2023 | |
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As we reported in January, MAFP is pleased to announce Dr. Brent Smith of Cleveland as a candidate for AAFP Board of Directors. Elections will be held in October at the AAFP Congress of Delegates meeting in Chicago. The MAFP staff has worked on a slogan, website and campaign materials along side of Dr. Smith.
The 3 candidates running for the AAFP board wanted a cohesive approach for their campaigns so they chose a triathlon theme. MAFP dove in with the Swim with Smith campaign with a special mention of our own Mississippi River.
MAFP has not run candidate since 2005, and our theme, coincidentally has stayed the same. Dr. Tim Alford of Kosciusko was a serious runner, so the “Run, Tim, Run” campaign was a natural fit. Dr. Alford was one of 6 strong candidates running and although we failed to win the election, MAFP gained experience and respect with our candidate and his campaign.
We are excited about this opportunity and look forward to working with Dr. Smith on his journey to the AAFP Board of Directors.
Swim with Smith
Meet the AAFP Candidates
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MAFP Member Appointed to Osteopathic Family Physician Project Advisory Group | |
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The MAFP is pleased to announce Christy Vowell, DO has been appointed to the AAFP Osteopathic Family Physician Project Advisory Group (DO-PAG). The DO-PAG was formed to provide family physician input into, and feedback on, AAFP’s work to better serve the nation’s osteopathic family physicians.
The MAFP leadership nominated Dr. Vowell to be the our representative for medium size chapters to this important working group. We were thrilled she was selected. Dr. Vowell has served as a District Director for the MAFP board, currently serves a rural community and will be a voice for our members. If there are issues you would like to bring to the table, please email [email protected]. Dr. Vowell has asked for input from members to share with the advisory group.
As AAFP membership has precipitously grown in this space, we need to ensure we are staying ahead of anticipating any unique needs and maintaining our posture as a compelling membership offering for the osteopathic career path. While we continue to evolve our member experience management capabilities, this is perfect timing and alignment with the objectives of that work to launch a DO-PAG to further enrich our insights and resulting strategy.
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Impact of Family Medicine in Mississippi
The AAFP has shared with each state chapter the importance of
Family Medicine of their state.
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Sponsor a Student a Success
Early Bird Registration Ends June 30th
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MAFP thanks the following members for giving back by sponsoring a student during the MAFP Annual Meeting in July. Your contribution helps with overnight accommodations, registration fees, MAFP swag and more. Not attending the meeting but want to help? Foundation link to donate.
Susan Chiarito, MD (2)
Anthony Cloy, MD
Donald Doran, DO
James Ervin, MD
DeWayne Gammel, MD
James Genry, ND
Jennifer Gholson, MD (1)
Curtis Glidewell, MD
Stephen Hammack, MD
Claire Harper Moore, MD
Amy Hollman, MD
Sarah Hudson, DO
Carlos Latorre, MD
William Loper, MD
Craig Moffett, DO
David Moody, MD
Terry Moran, Jr., DO
Katie Royals, MD
Brent Smith, MD (5)
Chrystal Sumrall, MD
Bob Terrell, MD
John Vanderloo, MD
Jeremy Wells, MD
David Wheat, MD
Rick Whitlock, MD
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We are proud to have 11 Academy Ambassadors who will assist MAFP staff during the 4 day meeting with registration, exhibitor move in, and family fun events, while having opportunities to visit with other students, residents, family medicine physicians, residency coordinators and future employers.
We are excited about the great CME and the many family events planned. Attendees spouses and families will enjoy bingo, yoga, Welcome to Camp MAFP Family Fun Night, laser tag, sunrise devotionals and NEW this year, a family crab hunt. The Family Fun Night will take place at the beach at marina and will feature water toys, face painting, beach games and food kids will love.
Our exhibit hall is full but we still have seats available for our fantastic CME sessions. If you are planning to attend the 2023 MAFP Annual Meeting, register before Friday, June 30 as our Early Bird registration ends and fees go UP!
Full Schedule & CME Topic
List of Attendees as of 6-28-23
Registration Information
Hotel Reservations
Find all details here!
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2023 David G. Hall Memorial
Scholarship Winner
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The Mississippi Academy of Family Physicians Foundation is pleased to announce that Caden Ball, from Olive Branch has been selected as the recipient of a $1,000 college scholarship in memory of David G. Hall, M.D. Dr. Hall of Natchez passed away at the early age of 41 and the Foundation created this scholarship in his memory. Dr. Hall was very active in the MAFP and AAFP, as well as giving back to his community.
Ball graduated from Northpoint Christian School this past May and will attend Mississippi College this fall. At Northpoint, Ball earned the Honors Biology Award and Honor Roll for 2019-2022. He was also named the Who’s Who Most Talented 2022 and won the Bandmasters Championship in 2019-2020.
This scholarship is open to all Mississippi seniors who possess an aptitude in the sciences and show an interest in pursuing a career in the field of medicine. To qualify for the scholarship, the student must write an essay describing the impact of a Family Physician in his or her life and/or the role of the Family Physician in the community. Ball wrote his winning essay about the selflessness of the doctors and the legacy left behind by both his father and grandfather, both family medicine doctors.
“I have seen the significant impact firsthand of how a family physician impacts those in the community. For my grandfather and my father, their purpose was not about the number of patients they saw in any given day, but rather how they invested positively in each person so their lives were changed. Because of the impact I have seen in the community around me, I also want to move into a medical career. I want to influence the lives of those around me with the medical care I have seen my father and grandfather give. Legacy is about valuing and treasuring those things that have been handed down to you. I will always value and treasure the way I have seen positive impact through excellent medical care.”
Read Full Essay Here
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Mississippi Tobacco Quitline | |
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Mississippi Quitline has officially launched Rally Coach Mobile App for states!
Rally Coach™ app provides an intuitive platform that makes it easier than ever for patients to achieve success on their quit journey. Available for download in both the Apple Store and Google Play store. Rally Coach™ app offers a variety of features to help patients stay motivated and on track during their quit journey. Patients can order NRT (if eligible), attend group sessions, interact with a coach via text, chat or phone directly from the app, and have full access to their dashboard. Additionally, they can access a wealth of articles, audio and videos that provide support every step of the way. Rally Coach™ app includes text messages and push notifications to encourage patients to engage with the app (only applicable for members who consent to receive text messages). While they cannot register into the program directly through the Rally Coach™ app, they will have immediate access after setting up their login credentials through their web enrollment or through the email sent to them after they connect with a coach.
Also Check out the additional RVO Health information provided below.
New Rally Enrollment Page
New Online Referral Portal
To learn more about using the Quitline in your clinic, schedule a Lunch & Learn/t2P Training by call the MAFP office at 601-853-3302 and Cindy Chesteen can assist you.
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