UAFP Weekly Beat | January 31, 2020

UAFP Family Medicine Day on the Hill 2020

This event is one of the best ways to interact face-to-face with lawmakers during the legislative session.

We will provide lunch, a brief legislative tutorial, help you with talking points, and be right by your side the entire day as you engage with your legislators during the 2020 Utah General Legislative Session.

When: Thursday, February 13th, 2020 @ 11:30am – 2:30pm

Where: Utah State Capitol

Register Today

Utah AHEC is looking for Online Moderators for their upcoming book club sessions.

The book for this term is Dopesick: Dealers, Doctors, and the Drug Company that Addicted America By Beth Macy.

This is a great opportunity to interact with AHEC scholars while at the same time share insights and gain a deeper understanding of their personal experiences and journeys.

For questions about being a moderator and obtaining a copy of the book, please email tatiana.allen@hsc.utah.edu.

If you would like to sign up as a moderator for one or more sessions, click here.

Student & Resident Poster Session

When: Friday, May 15, 6:00pm – 7:00pm.

Where: University of Utah Alumni House, 155 Central Campus Drive, Salt Lake City

The Utah Academy of Family Physicians cordially invites current Utah medical students and residents to submit an abstract in research, clinical quality project, or theoretical/ conceptual format to be considered for poster presentation at the 2020 UAFP Annual Member Meeting. A cash prize will be awarded to the winner. Abstracts due February 28.

More information and abstract submission instructions available here.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Medical Cannabis Conference Dates in February

Intemountain Healthcare has several opportunities for family physicians to complete the four hours of required coursework to become a Medical Cannabis Qualified Medical Provider in the state of Utah. Learn more and register online here.

2nd Annual HIV Prevention in Primary Care Conference

Join the Utah AIDS Education and Training Center April 1 - 3, 2020 for the 2nd Annual HIV Prevention in Primary Care Conference! In addition to updating and expanding on topics covered last year for returning providers, the conference will continue to provide basic information regarding HIV prevention and pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for new providers. For more information and to register, click here.

Rural Health Association of Utah Conference

April 10, 2020 at Dixie State University. Rural communities have unique challenges, yet great opportunities to foster partnerships and collaborations for improved health and well-being. Hospitals, Clinics and Providers often need community resources to support their patients to improved health. This conference will address how to connect community resources, engage the community at large, and develop effective partnerships. Click here to register.