The importance of voting is crucial for marginalized communities. With voter suppression being commonplace in racial and ethnic minority populations, the need for individuals to overcome these barriers in order to cultivate representative government and inclusive public policy is key to addressing disparities in health equity. During CAFP's Health Equity Month, we are sharing and […]
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) holds weekly “Office Hour Calls” on Tuesdays at 2pm to provide hospitals, health systems, and providers an opportunity to ask questions of agency officials regarding CMS’s temporary COVID-19 response. The next Office Hours will take place Tuesday, August 25th at 2:00 pm – Toll-Free Attendee Dial-In: 833-614-0820; […]
The California Academy of Family Physicians would like to congratulate Andrea Banuelos-Mota, a fourth-year medical student at USC-Keck, for being selected by the Pisacano Leadership Foundation as a 2020 Pisacano Scholar. These competitive scholarships are awarded to only six medical students in the U.S. who demonstrate a strong commitment to the specialty of Family Medicine. In addition, […]
A bill to grant nurse practitioners (NPs) the right to practice medicine independently, AB 890 (Wood), will be heard in the Senate Appropriations Committee on Wednesday. CAFP has an Oppose Unless Amended position on the bill, based on policy created by CAFP’s Scope of Practice advisory group. CAFP’s policy articulates 11 principles that must be […]
Learn more about organized family medicine, enhance your leadership skills, and represent resident and student interests. Find details about leadership positions and application materials online at www.aafp.org/membership/welcome-center/involve/lead/students-residents.html. The following positions are open: Residents and students to represent family medicine at the American Medical Association (AMA). Applications are due August 11thfor the following positions: Resident and student to serve on the Annals of […]
Collaboration with AAFP and Project N95 Runs Aug. 24-Sept. 2 A new collaboration between the CAFP , AAFP and Project N95 will help family physicians secure personal protective equipment -- even in hard-to-find small quantities -- during a limited-time opportunity beginning later this month. Start planning now for the opportunity, which will be open from […]
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 […]
