Events under 'CME'

The Louisiana Academy of Family Physicians cordially invites you to attend a CME presentation titled, “Recognizing and Preventing Social Engineering in Health Care.” 

Learning Objectives

1. Identify the most common types of social engineering attacks targeting health care organizations, including phishing, smishing, vishing, quishing and business email compromise.
2. Recognize key psychological manipulation tactics used by attackers – such as urgency, authority, fear and appeals to helpfulness – and how these appear in real-world health care scenarios.
3. Apply practical strategies such as the SLAM method (Sender, Links, Attachments, Message) and verification procedures to evaluate suspicious communications and prevent successful attacks.
4. Describe appropriate response steps when a potential social engineering attempt is detected, including reporting, verification through official channels and promoting a no-blame security culture within the practice.

Registration

Attendance is free, but registration is required.  

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Program Faculty

Ravi Bakshi, MS, CISSP
TMF Health Quality Institute

Ravi Bakshi, MS, CISSP, is a cybersecurity analyst with TMF Health Quality Institute, where he supports internal security operations and develops cybersecurity education programs for health care organizations across the Southcentral CMS QIN-QIO (Region 5). His responsibilities include threat monitoring and analysis, vulnerability management and assisting with incident response efforts that enhance organizational security and resilience.

In his external role, Mr. Bakshi creates and delivers practical cybersecurity training designed for small- and medium-sized health care practices, with a focus on social engineering, security awareness and strengthening day-to-day defensive practices in clinical settings.

Mr. Bakshi previously worked in technology risk management with EY and served as a Cybersecurity Teaching Assistant at The University of Texas at Austin. He earned a Master of Science in Cybersecurity from The University of Texas at San Antonio and holds Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and CompTIA SecurityX credentials.

CME Accreditation

The AAFP has reviewed 2026 Monthly Webinar/Grand Rounds Series and deemed it acceptable for AAFP credit. Terms of approval is from 1/20/2026 to 12/23/2026. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Credit approval is for 1.00 In-Person, Live (could include online) AAFP Prescribed Credit(s) and includes the following session(s): “Recognizing and Preventing Social Engineering in Health Care.”

Questions

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Registration

Attendance is free, but registration is required.

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CME Accreditation

The AAFP has reviewed 2026 Monthly Webinar/Grand Rounds Series and deemed it acceptable for AAFP credit. Term of approval is from 01/20/2026 to 12/23/2026. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Credit approval is for 1.00 In-Person, Live (could include online) AAFP Prescribed Credit(s) and includes this session(s): "."
For questions regarding CME credit or the evaluation, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Get ready for an unforgettable weekend of sunshine, learning, and connection at the Louisiana Academy of Family Physicians’ 79th Annual Assembly and Exhibition!  The LAFP annual conference is the premier event for Louisiana’s family medicine community. LAFP’s largest annual event offers a robust agenda of continuing medical education sessions, an exhibitor hall and unique networking opportunities in four exciting days packed with social events, CME and time to enjoy the beaches in Destin.

Join family physicians and primary care professionals from all corners of Louisiana as we come together for an action-packed event filled with cutting-edge education, top-tier networking, and the chance to explore the latest innovations in healthcare. Engage with the best in the field—all while earning valuable CME credits.  The conference is open to physicians, residents, medical students and other healthcare professionals, regardless of LAFP member status and typically draws attendees from multiple states in the Southeast and beyond.

You are worth this experience. Your career is worth the time away. Your patients are worth the investment.

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The Louisiana Academy of Family Physicians cordially invites you to attend a CME presentation titled, “Strengthening Well-Child Visits Through Developmental Screening, Referral Pathways and Care Coordination in Family Medicine.”  This presentation will provide practical, evidence-based strategies to enhance the quality and impact of well-child visits. Participants will review recommended screening guidelines across development and learn how standardized workflows, referral pathways, and care coordination strategies can be easily integrated into routine practice using a team-based approach. Emphasis is placed on family-centered communication, closed-loop referrals, and effective use of Louisiana-specific community and state resources to strengthen pediatric well-care visits in family medicine settings.

Learning Objectives

1. Identify evidence-based screening recommendations across key developmental domains to improve early detection of concerns during well-child visits.
2. Apply clinic workflows, family-centered communication strategies, and care coordination tools to integrate screening results into efficient follow-up and referral process.
3. Implement clear referral pathways and leverage local and state resources to strengthen continuity of care and connect children and families to appropriate support services.

Registration

Attendance is free, but registration is required.  

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Program Faculty

Julie Emory, MS
Pediatric Medical Home Coordinator
Louisiana Bureau of Family Health

Julie Emory serves as the Pediatric Medical Home Coordinator for the Louisiana Bureau of Family Health. Her work focuses on strengthening the ability of healthcare providers to deliver comprehensive medical home services, ensuring positive outcomes for children with and without special healthcare needs. Recently, she completed a two-year project that successfully integrated caregiver depression screenings into pediatric well-child visits across multiple clinics throughout the state.

Before this role, Julie led the place-based community initiatives under the Early Childhood Comprehensive Systems (ECCS) grant. Under her leadership, the parish achieved significant advancements in access to developmental screenings, expanded parent education, and built a cross-sector coalition dedicated to improving child and family outcomes. She also served as the Lead Agency Director for three parishes, contributing to the transformation of the childcare industry in Louisiana.

Julie is a passionate advocate for community involvement and has actively participated on various committees and boards, including serving as the Executive Director of the Big Whit 77 Foundation, a board member of the Wellspring Alliance Against Domestic Violence, Sterlington Little League, and the Children’s Museum of Northeast Louisiana. Additionally, she is a Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) Practitioner and offers certification classes for families interested in foster care.

She holds a Master’s degree in Family and Child Development and a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education with a concentration in Child Life, both from Louisiana Tech University. Additionally, she earned a Graduate Certificate in Infant-Toddler Mental Health from Portland State University.

CME Accreditation

The AAFP has reviewed 2026 Monthly Webinar/Grand Rounds Series and deemed it acceptable for AAFP credit. Terms of approval is from 1/20/2026 to 12/23/2026. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Credit approval is for 1.00 In-Person, Live (could include online) AAFP Prescribed Credit(s) and includes the following session(s): -“Strengthening Well-Child Visits Through Developmental Screening, Referral Pathways, and Care Coordination in Family Medicine.”

Questions

For questions regarding CME credit or the evaluation, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Registration

Attendance is free, but registration is required.

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Speaker

CME Accreditation

The AAFP has reviewed 2026 Monthly Webinar/Grand Rounds Series and deemed it acceptable for AAFP credit. Term of approval is from 01/20/2026 to 12/23/2026. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Credit approval is for 1.00 In-Person, Live (could include online) AAFP Prescribed Credit(s) and includes this session(s): "."

For questions regarding CME credit or the evaluation, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

The Louisiana Academy of Family Physicians cordially invites you to attend a CME presentation titled, “From Screening to Support: Practical M-CHAT-R/F Implementation.”  This presentation will equip family medicine clinicians with practical strategies to enhance the quality and impact of autism screening in early childhood. Attendees will explore evidence-based approaches to M-CHAT-R/F (Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers, Revised with Follow-Up) use, including correct administration, scoring, and follow-up to ensure timely identification of children at risk for autism spectrum disorder. The session will outline clear pathways to referrals, including how and when to connect families to EarlySteps, Title V programs, and local diagnostic resources. Participants will also learn clinic-ready tools, workflow strategies, and communication techniques to support families when a child screens positive - while minimizing added burden on visits.

Learning Objectives

1. Understand standardized Autism screening to help identify developmental delays and Autism earlier.
2. Understand administering and interpreting the M-Chat-RIF (Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers, Revised with Follow-Up) during well-child visits.
3. Understand referral pathways available for patients.
4. Understand the development of a patient care plan to ensure parental/caregiver education as well as the necessary documentation required for timely referrals.

Registration

Attendance is free, but registration is required.  

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Program Faculty

Kaylee Hall, MPH
Bureau of Family Health’s Family and Community Systems Team
Louisiana Department of Health, Office of Public Health

Kaylee Hall is the Grant Coordinator for Project SOAR (Screen Often and Accurately Refer) with the Bureau of Family Health’s Family and Community Systems Team at the Louisiana Department of Health, Office of Public Health. She supports policy and systems-level strategies to strengthen early childhood developmental screening, referral, and follow-up across pediatric and community settings. Kaylee began her career at the Bureau in 2016 as a practice-based Care Coordinator and brings a strong background in provider and family engagement to her systems improvement work. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Health Education from the University of Florida and a Master of Public Health from LSU Health Sciences Center with a concentration in Behavioral and Community Health Sciences.

CME Accreditation

The AAFP has reviewed 2026 Monthly Webinar/Grand Rounds Series and deemed it acceptable for AAFP credit. Terms of approval is from 1/20/2026 to 12/23/2026. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Credit approval is for 1.00 In-Person, Live (could include online) AAFP Prescribed Credit(s) and includes the following session(s): -“From Screening to Support: Practical M-CHAT-R/F Implementation.”

Questions

For questions regarding CME credit or the evaluation, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Registration

Attendance is free, but registration is required.

Register Today!

Speaker

CME Accreditation

The AAFP has reviewed 2026 Monthly Webinar/Grand Rounds Series and deemed it acceptable for AAFP credit. Term of approval is from 01/20/2026 to 12/23/2026. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Credit approval is for 1.00 In-Person, Live (could include online) AAFP Prescribed Credit(s) and includes this session(s): "."

For questions regarding CME credit or the evaluation, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..