KAFP

The 2020 legislative session is here and we are thankful for each of you who have volunteered your time and talent. Thank you to the following members for serving as Family Doctor of the Day (FDOD) most recently:

Jan. 27: Rachael Svaty, MD (Garden City)

Jan. 30: Jen Brull, MD, FAAFP (Plainville)

Feb. 3: Jennifer Bacani McKenney, MD, FAAFP (Fredonia)

Feb. 5: Doug Iliff, MD, FAAFP (Topeka)

Feb. 6: LaDona Schmidt, MD, FAAFP (Lawrence)

Feb. 7: Rick Rajewski, MD, FAAFP (Hays)

FDOD is a volunteer program organized by the Kansas Academy of Family Physicians, in which KAFP members provide medical care to legislators and staff each day during the legislative session. KAFP relies on its trusted membership to volunteer to serve as FDOD. Active and resident members with a Kansas medical license are eligible to serve as the FDOD at the Statehouse during the legislative session. Please check your calendar for your availability in February and March as we still have multiple days that need filled. Volunteer today!

FDOD volunteers report to the Statehouse in Topeka from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. taking care of legislators, staff and sometimes even visitors who need medical attention.

The FDOD program is an opportunity to network in Topeka, learn about the legislative process, attend part of a session or committee meeting and provide a much-appreciated service to legislators on behalf of KAFP.

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Did you know that Fam Med Forward is our new name for the annual CME meeting? It’s a new name, new location – Manhattan, Kan. — with GREAT content!

Visit the Attendee Hub for everything you need to know about what to expect as a Fam Med Forward attendee ― schedule, activities, hotel and of course registration.

We look forward to seeing you in the Little Apple.

Fam Med Forward 2020
June 4-6, 2020
Hilton Garden Inn
410 S. 3rd St.
Manhattan, KS 66502

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Last chance! Sign up for Fam Med Forward 2020 between now and Friday, Feb. 1, 2020 and save 10% off full registration. Each day is packed with a variety of CME that you will be able to apply to your practice.  Go to kafponline.org/FamMedForward to view the full schedule and registration. We look forward to seeing you there!

Fam Med Forward 2020
June 4-6, 2020
Hilton Garden Inn
410 S. 3rd St.
Manhattan, KS 66502

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We are ready to see you this Wednesday for Advocacy Day on Kansas Day! We will accept on-site registrations if you aren’t signed up and would like to attend. The schedule at-a-glance includes:

  • Tobacco 21
  • Medicaid Expansion
  • National legislative policies regarding immunization requirements and patient rights of refusal
  • Updates regarding Hilburn Case
  • Kansas Policy Makers’ Perspectives

Registration is FREE for residents and students; $30 for members and $60 for non-members. You will find the day valuable. The schedule is available at www.kafponline.org/AdvocacyDay

Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020

10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
KAMMCO Building
623 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, KS 66612

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The Kansas Academy of Family Physicians is seeking emerging leaders to serve as delegates to the American Academy of Family Physicians National Conference of Constituency Leaders (NCCL) – April 23-25, 2020 in Kansas City, Mo. If you are interested in serving as an NCCL delegate, please email a short statement of interest to Tarah Remington Brown at tremingtonbrown@kafponline.org expressing your interest by Jan. 31, 2020.

KAFP is looking for physician members to represent five special constituencies:

  1. Women
  2. Minorities
  3. New physicians (in the first seven years of practice following residency)
  4. International medical graduates (IMG), from schools outside the United States, Canada, or Puerto Rico
  5. Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) physicians or physician allies

KAFP delegates to NCCL are reimbursed for eligible expenses, in accordance with the KAFP reimbursement policy.

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Register for KAFP’s biggest event of the year now and save! Sign up for Fam Med Forward between now and Feb. 1, 2020 and save 10% off full registration.  Each day is packed with a variety of CME that you will be able to apply to your practice.  Go to www.kafponline.org/FamMedForward to view the full schedule and registration.

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The Kansas Academy of Family Physicians is seeking emerging leaders to serve as delegates to the American Academy of Family Physicians National Conference of Constituency Leaders (NCCL) – April 23-25, 2020 in Kansas City, Mo.

KAFP is looking for physician members to represent five special constituencies:

  1. Women
  2. Minorities
  3. New physicians (in the first seven years of practice following residency)
  4. International medical graduates (IMG), from schools outside the United States, Canada, or Puerto Rico
  5. Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) physicians or physician allies

KAFP delegates to NCCL are reimbursed for eligible expenses, in accordance with the KAFP reimbursement policy. If you are interested in serving as an NCCL delegate, please email a short statement of interest to Tarah Remington Brown at tremingtonbrown@kafponline.org expressing your interest by Jan. 31, 2020.

During NCCL, you will meet family physicians from across the United States, discuss and develop resolutions that shape AAFP policies, and have the chance to be elected for various leadership positions for the next NCCL or as a delegate to the annual AAFP Congress of Delegates. Become a KAFP leader and be inspired with the NCCL Family Medicine + You = Everyday Leadership. Be part of positive change in family medicine.

KAFP

This is first full week of 2020 legislative session. Thank you to the following for serving as Family Doctor of the Day (FDOD) Jan. 13-24:

Jan. 13, 14: KAFP President Sheryl Beard, MD, FAAFP (Wichita)
Jan. 15: Cassandra McKarnin, DO (Olathe)
Jan. 16: Graig Nickel, MD, FAAFP (Lawrence)
Jan. 21: John Feehan, MD, FAAFP (Olathe)
Jan. 23: Danelle Perry, MD (Manhattan)
Jan. 24: Lynn Fisher, MD, FAAFP (Wichita)

FDOD is a volunteer program organized by the Kansas Academy of Family Physicians, in which KAFP members provide medical care to legislators and staff each day during the legislative session. KAFP relies on its trusted membership to volunteer to serve as FDOD. Active and resident members with a Kansas medical license are eligible to serve as the FDOD at the Statehouse during the legislative session. Please check your calendar for your availability in February and March as we have multiple days that need filled. Thank you!  Volunteer today!

FDOD volunteers report to the Statehouse in Topeka at 9:00 a.m. and stay until 3:00 p.m. taking care of legislators, staff and sometimes even visitors who need medical attention.

The FDOD program is an opportunity to network in Topeka, learn about the legislative process, attend part of a session or committee meeting and provide a much-appreciated service to legislators on behalf of KAFP.

 

KAFP

The Kansas legislative session began this week and Advocacy Day is not far behind. We hope you are planning to be with us in Topeka on Kansas Day – Wednesday, Jan. 29.

The schedule at a glance includes discussions on:

  • Tobacco 21, by KDHE Secretary Lee Norman, MD
  • Medicaid expansion
  • National legislative policies regarding immunization requirements and patient rights of refusal
  • Updates regarding Hilburn case
  • Kansas policy makers’ perspectives

Registration is FREE for residents and students; $30 for members and $60 for non-members. The schedule is available at www.kafponline.org/AdvocacyDay

Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020

10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
KAMMCO Building
623 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, KS 66612

KAFP

The new year is here – make a resolution to advocate for family medicine in 2020! Join us for Advocacy Day in Topeka on Kansas Day – Wednesday, Jan. 29. Registration is FREE for residents and students; $30 for members and $60 for non-members. The schedule is available at www.kafponline.org/AdvocacyDay

Why attend?

  1. Learn what is coming up in the 2020 legislative session.
  2. Be energized to advocate for family medicine!
  3. Get informed about issues that affect your profession both in Kansas and nationally.
  4. Network with like-minded colleagues.
Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020

10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
KAMMCO Building
623 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, KS 66612