LAFP Expressed the Importance of Being Involved in the Political Process at Its 2009 Legislative and Advocacy Seminar
The LAFP held its first Legislative and Advocacy Seminar on Saturday, March 7, 2009. The event was a huge success with relevant legislative knowledge for LAFP members and Family Physicians from around the state. Read more..
Updated Schedule: MARK YOUR CALENDARS! The LAFP Spring 2009 Board and Committee Cluster Meetings Have Been Scheduled for Saturday, April 4, 2009
The spring 2009 Board and Committee Cluster meetings have been scheduled for Saturday, April 4, 2009, at the LAFP Headquarters. Read more...
LAFP Foundation Celebrates National Doctor's Day March 30
The Louisiana Academy of Family Physicians Foundation will observe National Doctor’s Day on Monday, March 30. Read more...
AAFP Government Affairs Weekly for March 13, 2009
IN THIS REPORT…House Subcommittee Holds Hearing on A High Performing Healthcare System; Finance Committee Looks at Primary Care Workforce Issues; Regional Health Reform Summits Are Announced; HELP Committee Briefs Staff on Health Care Reform Legislation; President Signs Left Over Appropriations Bill; FamMedPAC Supports Primary Care in House of Representatives;State Government News. Read more...
Transnasal Esophagoscopy Workshop at LSUHSC Shreveport on April 25, 2009-CME Credit Pending!
This workshop is intended to teach family physicians to perform Transnasal Esophagoscopy(TNE). The workshop consists of 4 hours of didactics and 4 hours of hands-on training. Read more...
General Assembly Call for Resolutions!
Any member can submit a resolution for vote by the General Assembly (July 10, 2009, Lake Charles, LA). If you wish to submit a resolution, it must be submitted, in writing, to the Executive Vice President of the LAFP at least 30 days (June 10, 2009) prior to the General Assembly. Read more...
Sign Up for Family Physician of the Day! Session Dates: April 27 - June 25, 2009
The Louisiana Academy of Family Physicians is asking is members to sign up to be "Family Doctor of the Day" at the capitol during the 2009 Legislative Session. Read more...
THE LAFP FOUNDATION NEEDS YOU! It's That Time of Year Again! The LAFP Foundation Needs Your Support with the 17th Annual Silent Auction
The Louisiana Academy of Family Physicians Foundation is asking for your assistance in supporting their 17th Annual Foundation Auction, which will be held on Saturday, July 11, 2009 at L’Auberge du Lac Casino and Resort in Lake Charles, LA. Read more...
2009 Family Medicine Student Externship Program
Attention Students: Are you interested in working with a practicing family physician to conduct clinical or educational research? The LAFP’s Family Medicine Student Externship Program is a four-week summer clerkship that exposes rising second-year medical students to the daily activities of family physicians. Read more...
Attention Students and Residents: 2009 National Conference Scholarships Available
Be recognized for your talents and skills as a future family physician. Apply for a $600 scholarship to attend National Conference in Kansas City, MO, July 30 – August 1. Read more...
