Source: AAFP Ernie Rodriguez, M.B.A., worked at a bank to put himself through college and earned a degree in public administration. The day before graduation, he had a life-changing thought. “Why not medical school?” The why nots were plentiful for Rodriguez, a child of immigrants who was the first in his family to earn a college […]
The American Academy of Family Physicians has named 14 family medicine interest groups (FMIGs) as the 2022 Program of Excellence Award winners for their exemplary efforts generating interest in family medicine. The University of California Irvine School of Medicine Family Medicine Interest Group is among those recognized. During the recent AAFP National Conference of Family […]
The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) Board of Directors has selected Monica Hahn, MD as the recipient of the 2022 AAFP Public Health Award. This award was developed to recognize individuals who have made or are making extraordinary contributions to the health of the American public. Congratulations on this great honor. Dr. Hahn is […]
By Jay W. Lee, MD, MPH, FAAFP Family Medicine rising (#FMRising)? Yes, absolutely. Failure is not an option. The brokenness of today’s health care system needs our collective healing minds and hearts. The COVID-19 pandemic has created an urgency for systemic transformation unlike any period I’ve experienced in my career of 20-plus years. The pandemic […]
Family Physician Jasmeet Bains, MD is running for California State Assembly District 35. Despite being a first-time candidate, Dr. Bains finished the primaries neck in neck with her opponent. The result is truly remarkable, and she is now heading to the November general election with real strength and momentum.After setting up and treating patients in […]
Are you or someone you know shopping around for residency programs? Then meet us in LA on August 27th for the FM Summit and California Family Medicine Residency Fair! This is a can’t miss event. The Residency Fair offers medical students the chance to learn about family medicine training in California. Prospective applicants can connect […]
Welcome new committee members. The CAFP Membership Engagement Committee (MEC) is responsible for guiding CAFP member engagement efforts through marketing efforts, events and member communication. The general purpose and function of the MEC is to measure, increase, and report on member engagement. Adnaan Edun, MD – Active member in Tulare Chapter Dylan Sabb, MD – […]
Update: August 1, 2022 Governor Newsom declares state of emergency in California. Read the proclamation here. As the number of monkeypox cases rise across the country, and a state of emergency is declared in San Francisco, CAFP is capturing resources and information for you. AAFP resources on monkeypox: https://www.aafp.org/family-physician/patient-care/current-hot-topics/recent-outbreaks/monkeypox.html CDPH Date on Monkeypox Cases in California: […]
Student loans and finance education are not covered in medical school or residency, yet these are important topics that impact every young physician. Navigating finances can determine the level of comfort and success in your career and life. Dr. Leong will walk you through steps to assess your current financial state and how to plan […]
