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Immunizations & Vaccines

Vaccines are the best way to protect adults and children against potentially deadly diseases. But many patients still have questions about immunizations and when its time to get their children vaccinated. These resources can help you navigate those difficult conversations.

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White Coat Wednesday

The Louisiana Academy of Family Physicians (LAFP) invites you to participate in the Annual White Coat Wednesday at the Capitol in Baton Rouge.  This event will be held on Wednesday, May 17, 2023.  Register Today!

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Hannah Adams Schilling

Hannah grew up in Franklinton, LA, a small town in Washington parish. For her undergraduate degree, she attended Tulane University and studied neuroscience and history.  Hannah credits the mentorship of a hometown physician with helping her choose to become a physician.

 

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The LAFP Welcomes New Members

We would like to welcome the new members for the month of February:

New Active Members:
Chantel Katherine Anne Burns, MD
Danielle McLurkin, MD
Patrick DeVincent Moore, MD, MBA, FAAFP

New Student Members:
Kirstin Alexander
Ruby Arora
Ann Marie Barfield
Somya Bhatnagar
Madison Catalanotto
Griffin Cyphers
Ross Michael Dies
Patrick Fontenot
Logan Gold
Elizabeth Hixson
Munira Khaled
Ardenne Martin
Morgan McCoy
Shelby Meckstroth
Brennen Murphy
Nduku Ngomba
Sarah Nwia
James Oglesbee
Rohit Rao
Melody Salmanian
Joshua Samudre
Gabrielle Stone
Lauren Hunter Uram
Hunter Vienne
Kathryn Weidner
Taylor Witten
Kaylee Woodard
Shadman Yusuf

LSUHSC Department of Family Medicine in Lake Charles is Seeking an Assistant Professor/Associate Professor
 
The LSUHSC Department of Family Medicine is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible (or equivalent) Family Medicine physician for an academic faculty appointment with the Family Medicine Residency Program in Lake Charles, LA. Appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor (non-tenure, clinical track) and is commensurate with physician’s credentials and experience. The ideal candidate will have previous academic experience with obstetric skills, though not required.
 
LSU Health New Orleans Rural Family Medicine Residency Program in Bogalusa is Seeking an Assistant Professor/Associate Professor
 
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center (LSUHSC) Rural Family Medicine Residency program in Bogalusa, LA seeks a board certified/board eligible (or equivalent) family medicine physician for a faculty appointment with an opportunity for significant leadership role as appropriate.  The ideal candidate will bring specialty expertise and at least three years of documented educational and/or administrative experience, though this is not required.
 
LSU Health New Orleans Seeking Assistant Professor or Associate Professor
The LSUHSC Department of Family Medicine is seeking a Family Medicine physician for an academic faculty appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor.
 
 
 

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Newsletter

Newsletter3The LAFP Weekly Family Medicine Update is an LAFP membership service intended to provide timely family medicine information to your e-mail inbox. The newsletter contains information about healthcare legislation, partnerships, conference opportunities and other need-to-know member news.

 

Journal

LAFP 53 coverLouisiana Family Doctor is LAFP's quarterly journal. Subject matter includes features on sports medicine, healthcare legislation, medical journal reviews as well as a range of other topics that affect family physicians.
 
Click here to read the latest edition of Louisiana Family Doctor.

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