In this edition of 3 Questions…, we talk with Ron Labuguen, MD, CAFP’s New Physician Director. He discusses the challenges facing new physicians, including how to choose a practice. Dr. Labuguen also talks about finding a balance between a physician’s work and life. His tips and advice will be a great help to new physicians, but even veteran family physicians will find useful information on better balancing your practice life and your home life. CAFP’s Web site is a great resource for new physicians, with information on choosing a practice, a new-to-practice checklist and our employment contract review service.

As was mentioned in a special announcement of AiA, CAFP Legislative Committee Chair Ron Bangasser, MD, passed away May 2 from cancer. We were lucky enough to have had the chance to talk with Dr. Bangasser about a topic at the forefront of medicine today on which he was an expert: pay-for-performance.

Dr. Ahn talks about ways in which you can be involved in the legislative process.

Joseph Scherger, MD joins us this month to talk about the New Model of Care and how it relates to your practice. He offers practical tips you can use right now to work towards the New Model, and discusses how the Academy’s New Directions in Diabetes Care program ties directly into the New Model.

Liz Kalve, MD joins us for the latest CAFP podcast. Dr. Kalve is a partner physician with the Southern California Permanente Medical Group and the chair of CAFP’s Scientific Program Committee. Dr. Kalve talks about CAFP’s upcoming 59th Annual Scientific Assembly giving an inside look at the sessions that matter most. Among many highlights of the meeting, she details the Maintenance of Certification Self-Assessment Module roundtables taking place on Saturday afternoon, and talks about what you can expect to take away from these great preparation sessions.