CAFP has updated the chart reflecting the actions taken by the Board on all resolutions which has been posted here. As a reminder, the chart of actions taken is updated after each quarterly meeting of the Board and posted to the website and shared with members via the Academy in Action newsletter. Note: AAFP Congress of […]
Online interviews and virtual visits are an adjustment for medical students and residency programs alike. While the application process looks different this year -- no shaking hands with program directors and faculty, no dinners with residents or exploring new cities and towns -- applicants can still make a good impression and gain a sense of […]
In this month's President's Message, Dr. Dave Bazzo speaks to members about the upcoming Member Survey, the Summer issue of the California Family Physicians, and Health Equity Month. Dr. Bazzo also speaks out to defend Public Health Officers and emphasizes the importance of science. He urges Family Medicine Physicians, as leaders in medicine, and in […]
California Family Physician is your Academy's quarterly magazine. The theme-based publication carries socioeconomic articles, legislative and practice management updates, clinical information, and more. Every issue includes a President's Message, Editorial, and CEO Message. The magazine keeps members abreast of California health care issues, member stories, and other Academy activities. In this Summer issue of the California […]
CAFP would like to congratulate all the California winners of the 2020 Program of Excellence Award. The AAFP established the National Family Medicine Interest Group (FMIG) Network in 1995 to aid communication and the exchange of best practices between FMIG students and faculty leaders across the country. The Program of Excellence Award acknowledges the exemplary […]
The AAFP is working on a collaboration with Project N95, a not-for-profit organization, to reserve quality-certified personal protective equipment for AAFP and chapter members. As many small and independent practices continue to struggle to purchase PPE in smaller quantities, this collaboration allows AAFP to enable them to buy in amounts that are helpful to their practices. From August 24 through September 2, AAFP will be facilitating […]
During Health Equity Month, CAFP is raising awareness about the health disparities that continue to affect racial and ethnic minorities. We will be sharing articles, leading discussions, and offering opportunities for our members to engage in how to achieve health equity. CAFP would like to share this article from California Healthcare Foundation's Xenia Shih Bion […]
In order to help facilitate conversations in your organization, Danielle Jones, MPH recommends resources from workshops she has presented at Cluster. It is her hope that you can use these same tools to move your organizations and institutions into addressing issues of bias and racism as you become champions for equality. AAFP Implicit Bias Training […]
VoteHealth2020 is a non-partisan coalition of health professionals collaborating to increase the number of our peers and patients registered to vote by November 3, 2020. Clinic-led voter registration as an avenue of community engagement is a concept we are very passionate about pursuing and fostering in our careers as healthcare and public health leaders. This year […]
