UAFP Fall CME: Updates in Managing DM and Obesity
Up to 2 Hours of Prescribed CME Credit Available
The Utah Academy of Family Physicians cordially invites you to attend two CME/AAFP-certified, MOC and MIPS-eligible webinars, held live online! The T2DM program will familiarize physicians with the pathophysiology of CVD in T2DM, results of cardiovascular outcomes trials of antihyperglycemics, and recommendations from several societies regarding the use of these agents in patients with T2DM who have or are at risk for CVD. The Obesity activity will provide clinicians with a greater understanding of the disease of obesity, including its etiology and physiologic effects, and management strategies, including the efficacy and safety of anti-obesity medications and how and when to incorporate them into individualized management plans. Program and accreditation information available here
When: Thursday, November 18, 2021, 6:30pm – 8:45pm
Who: Family physicians, all primary care physicians, advanced practice clinicians
Where: Online
Cost: Free!
Last Chance to Register!
Pathways to Practice: Personal Finance and Employment Contracts for Students and Residents
Residents and Students: Win a FREE employment contract review or access to a personal finance course (value up to $200) just by attending!
Medical students, current residents, and attending physicians looking for a refresher – join us for Pathways to Practice: Personal Finance and Employment Contracts for Students and Residents
- When: Saturday, October 2, 2021 2:00pm - 5:30pm
- Where: Online – Zoom info provided with registration
- Who: 3rd- & 4th-year med students, current residents, and any family physician interested in learning more about personal finance and employment contracts
- Cost: Free!
AAFP Delegates Choose New Leaders for 2021-22, New President Sworn In
The AAFP Congress of Delegates, meeting in a virtual special session, elected Tochi Iroku-Malize MD, MPH, MBA, of Islip, N.Y., (pictured above) to be the Academy’s president-elect. Sterling Ransone, Jr. MD, FAAFP (pictured below) was sworn in as President. Read about others elected or chosen by acclamation here.
AAFP's Congress of Delegates will be meeting at a later date. More information to come.
St. Mark's Family Medicine Resident Honored at AAFP's FMX
Congratulations to Dr. Melanie Dance for being awarded the 2021 AAFP Award for Excellence in Graduate Medical Education! Dr. Dance was one of only twelve residents recognized from across the U.S. We salute your achievement, Dr. Dance!
COVID-19 Booster Rollout Begins as Vaccination Rate Climbs - AAFP Approves Recommendations for Third Dose
AAFP - The CDC announced in a Sept. 24 press release, “endorsed the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ recommendation for a booster shot of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in certain populations and also recommended a booster dose for those in high-risk occupational and institutional settings.” The press release pointed to the FDA’s Aug. 23 full approval of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for individuals 16 and older, and its own guidance, as “important steps forward as we work to stay ahead of the virus and keep Americans safe.”
The AAFP approved the recommendations following an expedited review of the evidence. Read more here...
Nominations for AAFP Commissions, AAFP AMA Delegation, and ABFM Board of Directors Positions Open
AAFP - Are you interested in serving on an AAFP Commission, AAFP AMA Delegation, or ABFM Board of Directors? Positions are available! Accessing the forms is done via the AAFP website and is available until October 15, 2021.
UAFP can make recommendations to assist the board in making commission member appointments for 2022. At the December 2021 meeting, the Board of Directors will fill 23 commission vacancies including one chapter staff position on seven AAFP commissions, 11 AMA delegation positions created by expiring terms of members, and the ABFM Director position. If you are interested in one of these position, please contact Maryann Martindale.
Pathways to Practice: Personal Finance and Employment Contracts for Students & Residents
Saturday, October 2, 2021
Hosted by UAFP
Learn more and register here
Utah Sexual Health Summit
October 12 & 13, 2021
Hosted by Crossroads Utah AHEC, UDOH, Utah AETC, and Denver Prevention Training Center
20th Annual Cardiovascular Update
Saturday, October 23, 2021
Hosted by Intermountain Healthcare
Palliative Care Education Series
12pm - 1pm, last Tuesday of each month (except Dec.) Oct. through Feb.
Hosted by University of Utah
Learn more and register here
2021 Advances in Primary Care Medicine Conference
Friday, October 29, 2021
Hosted by Intermountain Healthcare
Learn more and register here
Intermountain Mitral and Tricuspid Valve Symposium
Friday, November 12, 2021
Hosted by Intermountain Healthcare
Learn more and register here
