Family Physician of the Year

Deborah G. Haynes, MD, FAAFP is Honored

Dr. Debbie Haynes of Wichita, Kan., accepted the 2012 Kansas Family Physician of the Year award Friday, June 8^th during the President’s Dinner among family, friends and colleagues. “I am so honored to be selected as the Kansas Family Physician of the Year. I am humbled to be added to the prestigious group of physicians previously given this recognition,” Haynes said upon taking the podium.

Here are excerpts from Dr. Haynes’ acceptance speech:

“My journey as a family physician began 36 years ago when I received my acceptance letter from the KU School of Medicine. There are so many memories from then to now, and the highlights were often associated with speeches, elections, or interviews. I reviewed some of my previous Academy speeches and a theme emerged – a theme about serving others

“Hear this quote from William Osler: ‘You arein this profession as a calling not as a business, as a calling which extractsfrom you self-sacrifice, devotion, love, and tenderness to your fellow men.’

“As family physicians, we are blessed to have long-term relationships with ourpatients, our colleagues, and our staff. We have the unique opportunity to carefor entire families, often spanning three or four generations. We are advocatesfor our patients and we help them navigate the pathways of our complex healthcare system.

“I believe we are called to give back and serve communities, and I have been giventhe opportunity to be a teacher, a volunteer, a leader, and a philanthropist. Allof this happened because I had an amazing supportive team at work and home.”

Dr. Haynes thanked her husband Larry and three daughters for their support and love and many others for their service, mentorship and encouragement.

“My dear friend from Wichita State University,Dr. James Rhatigan, wrote, ‘We are not always privileged to know theconsequences of our acts, but we must be attentive to the possibilities theypresent. Small wins can produce results that are electrifying and lifechanging.’”

“This award and this time of looking back on my life as a family physician has givenme the chance to see some of the results of my acts. This award definitelyqualifies as ‘electrifying.’ I am so thankful for your amazing support.”

-Deborah G. Haynes, MD, FAAFP (2012 Kansas Family Physician of the Year)

KANSAS FAMILY PHYSICIAN OF THE YEAR
AWARD RECIPIENTS

KAFP has presented the award since 1990. Congratulations to our past recipients:
(Please note that past Family Physician of the Year award recipients are ineligible to be nominated.)

2012 Deborah G. Haynes, MD, FAAFP, Wichita
2011 Robert E. Jacoby II, MD, FAAFP, Topeka
2010 Victor Nemechek, MD, Quinter
2009 Duane Fredrickson, MD, Lindsborg
2008 John Atkin, III, MD, Yates Center
2007 Paul Davis, MD, Wichita
2006 Robert Moser, MD, Tribune
2005 Earl Merkel, MD, Russell
2004 Jed Holmes, MD, Wichita
2003 Rick Rajewski, MD, Hays
2002 Jeff Atwood, MD, Wamego
2001 Dennis Tietze, MD, Topeka
2000 Richard V. Ohmart, MD, Oakley
1999 F. Ronald Seglie, MD, Pittsburg
1998 Richard Egelhof, MD, Wichita
1997 Joseph M. Stech, MD, Andale
1996 Don Goering, MD, Coldwater (Also awarded national award, fall 1996)
1995 Walter Reazin, MD, Wichita
1994 Roger Tobias, MD, Lyons
1993 Thomas Simpson, MD, Sterling
1992 Herbert Doubek, MD, Belleville
1991 Charles Stephens, MD, Minneola
1990 Larry Anderson, MD, Wellington

Each year the KAFP awards one family physician the title of "Kansas Family Physician of the Year" on the basis of describing the candidate’s most outstanding characteristics, and how the candidate provides patient care, is involved in their community, and is a credible role model.

Nominate a Family Physician

The Kansas Academy of Family Physicians (KAFP) is seeking nominations for the 2013 Kansas Family Physician of the Year Award. The deadline for receipt of nominations is December 30, 2012.

To nominate a family physician for the prestigious award "Kansas Family Physician of the Year, please send a letter of nomination to the Kansas Academy of Family Physicians (KAFP) describing the candidate’s most outstanding characteristics, and how the candidate meets the criteria:

1) Provides his/her patients with compassionate, comprehensive and caring family medicine on a continuing basis.

2) Is directly and effectively involved in community affairs and activities that enhance the quality of his/her community.

3) Is a credible role model professionally and personally to his/her community, to other health professionals, and to residents and medical students.

4) Effectively represents the specialty of family medicine.

Deadline
All nomination information must be received by December 30, 2012. You may submit your nomination electronically CLICK HERE or send your letter to:

· Kansas Academy of Family Physicians, 7570 W. 21st St., N., #1046C, Wichita, KS 67205
· Email: kafp@kafponline.org
· FAX: 316-721-9044

Selection
The Selection Committee will announce the 2013 winner in February 2013. The candidate selected as the 2013 Kansas Family Physician of the Year will be honored at the KAFP Annual Meeting & Scientific Session - June 14, 2013 at the Marriott Hotel in Wichita, KS. The Kansas winner will also be nominated for the 2014 AAFP Family Physician of the Year award.