When CAFP members Kathleen Kearns, MD, director of Valley Family Medicine Residency of Modesto (VFMRM), Anika Godhwani, DO, Associate Program Director, and resident Andrea Silva, MD, shared mutual concerns about the LGBTQ+ community's healthcare disparities, together they wanted to address the issues. They soon garnered support from other residents and clinic leadership. They all agreed that they […]
Have you heard about all the incredible programs your generously donated dues go towards? A portion of your local chapter dues supports the incredible work of the California Academy of Family Physicians Foundation (CAFP-F) and helps to bring dynamic programs to life. CAFP-F initiatives provide mentorship and education which target lifelong learners, from high school […]
Local Chapter Story featuring Ann-Gelle Carter, MD Ann-Gelle Carter, MD, completed her medical school training in Chicago and was very active in the Illinois Academy of Family Physicians and the University of Illinois at Chicago’s Student National Medical Association. When Dr. Carter relocated to California for her residency training, she longed to be professionally and […]
Helen Petroff, MD, attended her first CAFP All Members Advocacy Meeting (AMAM) in March 2019. Dr. Petroff was always interested in advocacy and Medicare for All, and after attending the AMAM, the meeting inspired her to become more engaged. When Dr. Petroff realized that none of her fellow family physicians from Ventura County were in […]
Special Highlights from the CAFP Student-Resident Council Disclaimer: The following is a combination of information from Dr. Ted O’Connell’s session on virtual interviewing tips (linked below) and from various residents and med school advisors. Formatting of interviews: Variable length: ~ 15 - 60 min. Some take 3 hours, if a program tour is included. 1-on-1 […]
Patient, Doctor, and Justice 2,655 Miles Away By Valji Farida, MD, Resident member, Long Beach Memorial FMRP Say what you will about 2020. It certainly hasn’t lacked for news. It has given time a whole new meaning. As we continue to be in the midst of the SARS-CoV2 pandemic – watching our health care systems […]
In December, CAFP will say goodbye to long-time staff member Shelly Rodrigues. Over the years, Shelly has served the CAFP in several roles, including as current Deputy Executive Vice President. Shelly has had an important place in the lives and hearts of many of our physician members and every staff person. We are grateful for […]
New AAFP President Ada Stewart, MD, told virtual FMX attendees that it was time for Family Medicine to take “its rightful place as the foundation of a high-quality health care system.” In her address as the newly installed AAFP president on Oct. 13, Ada Stewart, M.D., offered a lesson on a topic that FMX attendees […]
Let’s be real - applying to residency is a ball of nerves. But it doesn’t have to be that way! We asked family medicine residents what they wished they knew or considered when they were in the process of applying to programs. Here’s what they said: Access the resources available to you. Karen Antwiler, PGY2 […]
