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Immunization Questions

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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Updates 2023

2023 Legislative Session

The 2023 Regular Session of the Louisiana began at 12 noon on Monday, April 10, and must adjourn sine die no later than 6 p.m. on Monday, June 10.  Check this page often for the most current information for up to the minute information.

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Member of the Month
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John Mercke, MD

Dr. Mercke is a Louisiana native growing up in Lafayette. He went to medical school at the American University of the Caribbean in Saint Maarten and completed his residency at the LSU Shreveport-Alexandria Family Medicine Residency Program.

 

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The LAFP Welcomes New Members

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

New Resident Members:
Gabriella Bucci, MD
Zander Cosgrove, MD
John Cox, MD
Saad Hanan, MD
Ryunosuke Hisatomi, MD
Mina Khodabandeh, MD
Olivia Lohman, MD
Kenechi Ogbonna, MD
Shanthi Potla, MD
Jessica Rayanne Vanschuyver, MD

New Student Members:
Dean Abdehou
Bethany Acosta
Aaron Albuck
Alise Aucoin
Gabriel Bailey
Kyle Biggins
Jacob Sherman Budin
Jonathon Chio, PhD
Joshua Cooper
Tyson Nicholas Dooley
Alexis Edmonson, MS
Alexander Eisenberg
Jessica Epere
Erin Everett, MS
Anushka Ghosh
Sam Girian
Rachel Greenberg, MS
Brianna Hines
Yasmeen Kawji
Eva Kruger
Yush Kukreja
Kate Kushner
Joseph Lederman
Kasra Mansourian
Sydney Moore McIntosh
Hannah Meyer
Robert James Miketinas
Carolina Ochoa
Chizoba C. Ogbuefi
Spencer Olesky
Meagan Oscar
Nathan Safran
Annie Schwartz
Arriel Shirazi
Shephaly Soni, MPH
Annie Syed, MS
Cole Wilson
Cassidy Woolie
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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