Connecticut Academy of Family Physicians

When family caregivers and family physicians team up, everyone benefits. That’s why the AAFP and AARP are teaming up to host a webinar where we’ll cover tips for preparing for appointments, communicating with family and medical staff and other important topics. Join family physician Dr. Darlene Lawrence and AARP's family caregiver expert, Rita Choula, on Thursday, December 5 at 7 p.m. ET for this important conversation. Register today: https://bit.ly/3OclUid

Med Students — Mark Your Calendars! Studying to become a physician can come with a lot of pressure. Join the American Academy of Family Physicians on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024, at 7 p.m. CT (8 p.m. ET) for a free webinar, "Permission to Be Me," to learn practical skills in self-care and self-acceptance so you can thrive in med school and in your career as a family doctor. For more information and to register, visit: https://lnkd.in/dyapgX3P

From the American Academy of Family Physicians and AARP: Family physicians are central to providing family caregivers with the trusted support they need to care for their loved ones, and equally as important but often overlooked, to help the family caregiver reflect on their own health and well-being. Join AAFP and AARP on Thursday, Dec. 5th at 7 p.m. ET, for a webinar titled, "How Family Doctors and Caregivers Can Work Together." This webinar features AARP Caregiver Expert Rita Choula and AAFP's Darlene Lawrence, MD, FAAFP. The webinar is free and open to the public (it does require a free AARP log-in). Hear more about how everyone benefits when caregivers and family caregivers work together. You’ll learn tips for preparing for appointments, communicating with family and medical staff, and organizing records. The discussion will also answer questions about managing difficult conversations, balancing multiple caregiving duties, preventing burnout and much more. Register here today: https://lnkd.in/eRErx-KU

Attention CT AFP Members: Join the American Academy of Family Physicians FamMedPAC for a last push on Congress to act on Medicare physician payment reform, administrative burden legislation and long-term THCGME funding. Visit https://lnkd.in/e66dDARd to fill out the Speak Out letter that will go directly to your Senator urging them to protect Family Medicine and strengthen health care. *Members will be prompted to login using their AAFP login credentials.*

?? Attention all Medical Students, Family Medicine Residents & Faculty Members!?? Are you looking to attend the American Academy of Family Physicians Family Medicine Advocacy Summit (FMAS) in June 2025? Scholarships are available through the following organizations: AAFP: AAFP awards scholarships to two students and two residents. Interested candidates may fill out the application form here - https://lnkd.in/edbRY9JA.?Scholarships will include reimbursement for travel to and from Washington, DC; hotel accommodations; and registration fees.? The deadline to apply is February 14, 2025. ? Society of Teach of Family Medicine's Advocacy Scholarships for New Faculty: STFM supports five scholarships annually for new faculty to attend?FMAS. Scholarships cover the cost of registration, travel, hotel accommodations, and meals not provided by the conference up to $1,500. Applicants must be members of STFM and fulfill all eligibility requirements.?More on that here - https://lnkd.in/gt6ccKGV. Deadline to apply is February 28th. The Association of Family Medicine Residency Directors: AFMRD provides scholarships for at least 16 family medicine residents, 2 AFMRD members, and 2 current NIPDD fellows. AFMRD reimburses up to $2,500 for approved FMAS travel, lodging, meals, and registration expenses for the scholar. More on that here - https://lnkd.in/eaAkgSi6. Deadline to apply is February 28th. Don't miss out on these great opportunities to attend a wonderful conference to advocate for Family Medicine! For more information on FMAS, visit https://lnkd.in/eJmeSGX

CME on the Go co-hosts Lauren Brown-Berchtold, MD, FAAFP; Jason Marker, MD, MPA, FAAFP; and Tamaan Osbourne-Roberts, MD, MBA, FAAFP shared mindfulness and self-care strategies designed specifically for family physicians. This episode offers actionable insights for seamlessly incorporating mindfulness into your daily routine, helping you boost well-being and manage stress in the high-pressure world of family medicine. Listen now: https://bit.ly/4hDHyJt

Last night, the CT AFP Board of Directors gathered for their November Board Meeting, the first meeting under the leadership of CT AFP President, Sachin Parekh, MD, FAAFP. During the meeting, the Board celebrated Dr. Kathleen Mueller's election to the American Academy of Family Physicians Board of Directors. We are so excited to see what is to come for Dr. Mueller in the next three years, and beyond!

CT AFP Board Member, Dr. Nicole Jackson , is a currently enrolled in the American Academy of Family Physicians Family Medicine Champion Program and we can't wait to hear what she's learned when her program finishes in December!

CT AFP is sending our deepest gratitude and thanks to Family Doc Veterans and all Veterans today and every day!?

Thank you to the exhibitors and sponsors of the 2024 Scientific Symposium! Your support is crucial to the success our event and to CT AFP providing low-cost CME to our members. Gold Level Sponsors: Coverys Core Content Review of Family Medicine Silver Level Sponsors: Exact Sciences Novo Nordisk Bronze Level Sponsors: Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. Corcept Therapeutics Eisai US GSK Hartford HealthCare - Integrated Care Partners Jefferson Radiology Exhibitors: AbbVie - Migraine Access-Mental Health CT Aledade, Inc. Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - AstraZeneca Rare Disease American Board of Family Medicine AstraZeneca - Vaccine Baystate Health BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. Community Health Network of Connecticut, Inc. Cyberlife Dope Doctors Eastern Connecticut Health Network (ECHN) - Manchester Memorial Hospital Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University Gilead Sciences Gilead Sciences HIV Prevention Services Integris Group Kyruus Health Medtronic Endovenous Merck - Vaccine Optum Pfizer - Cardiovascular Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Centers Sanofi - T1D Early Detection Sanofi Medical Affairs Sanofi Pasteur MSD Total Medical Supply UConn School of Medicine