Earn CME Credits With 2 Virtual KSA Offerings on May 6
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Take advantage of GAFP's virtual KSA offerings and earn up to 16 CME credits! Both KSAs below will be held on Saturday, May 6.
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Register Now for the 2023 Summer Family Medicine CME Weekend in Isle of Palms, SC |
The Georgia Academy of Family Physicians & the Georgia Primary Care Association invite you to attend the 2023 Summer Family Medicine CME Weekend in Isle of Palms, SC. | Read more
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Family Medicine Resident Series Conclusion – Get Caught up with the Recordings and Make Plans to Join Us LIVE for the Series Finale May 2 |
The Family Medicine Resident Webinar Series offers an opportunity to dig deeper into strategies that support health care for people with disabilities. You can listen to the recordings below and then join us LIVE for the third and final webinar tomorrow. | Read more
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Speak Out to Georgia Congressional Delegation on Medicare Physician Payment |
A bipartisan group of physician-members of Congress recently introduced the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474), which would help modernize Medicare physician payment by enacting a positive annual update to the conversation factor to account for rising practice costs. The AAFP applauds the introduction of H.R. 2474, and it’s crucial that your representative hears from family physicians like you! | Read more
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Scholarship Opportunity for Second-year Residents |
Twelve residents will be selected to receive a AAFP Award for Excellence in Graduate Medical Education for their outstanding leadership, civic involvement, exemplary patient care, and aptitude. | Read more
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Georgia Medical Board Updates Mental Health Question on Licensure Applications |
The Georgia Composite Medical Board voted in a recent meeting to update language for the mental health question on all licensure applications. | Read more
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Public Health Spotlight: Please Complete the 2023 GAFP & DPH Assessment on Health Care Transitions for Youth with Special Health Care Needs |
The Georgia Department of Public Health, in partnership with Georgia Academy of Family Physicians, has developed a survey to help us better understand family physicians’ treatment of youth with special needs. We will use this information to develop and provide additional education, training, and support for family physicians and their staff. | Read more
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Kathelen and Dan Amos Medical Student Loan Forgiveness Program: Improving Access to Primary Care in Georgia |
The Kathelen and Dan Amos Medical Student Loan Forgiveness Program: Improving Access to Primary Care in Georgia accepts applications from eligible Emory School of Medicine students who are willing to commit to primary care practice in Georgia. | Read more
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Info on DEA Licensure 8-hour Training Requirement |
Recent federal legislation requires physicians renewing or registering for a license from the Drug Enforcement Administration to prescribe controlled substances to complete eight hours of training on substance use disorder, effective June 27, 2023. | Read more
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GAFP District 7 Board Directors Host Successful In Person Event in Rome |
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| On Saturday, February 25, the District 7 Director and Alternate Director to the GAFP Board of Directors, Drs. Pamela Obi and Christina Douglass, respectively, hosted a wildly successful event in their district in Rome at a lovely new venue, called Grace Events. | Read more
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Open Payments Data Available for Review Until May 15 |
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AAFP Checklist for Physician Employment Contracts |
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Reprint: The End of the Public Health Emergency: What You Need to Know |
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Reprint: Addressing COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy: Eight Tips for a Better Conversation |
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GEORGIA HEALTHY FAMILY ALLIANCE |
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| GHFA Seeking Applicants For Second Cycle 2023 Community Health Grant Awards Program |
GHFA is currently seeking applications for the second cycle of the 2023 Community Health Grant Awards program. Grant awards of up to $5,000 are made to GAFP member affiliated community organizations that support GHFA program priorities including underserved populations and projects that promote healthy practices.
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GAFP & GPCA Summer Family Medicine CME Weekend | Register |
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