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E. Edward Martin, Jr., MD, MS Memorial Baton Rouge/Lafayette Area Family Medicine Grand Rounds and District Social

“Risk Reimagined: Cardiovascular PREVENTion in 2026”
Speaker:: Aidan Hutcherson, MD
Baton Rouge General Family Medicine Residency Program

Location

Ruffino’s on the River
921 Camellia Blvd
Lafayette, LA 70508

E. Edward Martin, Jr., MD, MS Memorial Greater New Orleans Area Family Medicine Grand Rounds

“Two Wolves, One Moon”

SPEAKER: Tucker Madden, MD, Josiah Cole, MD and Gloria Ogunlade, MD
Bogalusa Family Medicine Residency Program

Location

Dragos Seafood Restaurant
3232 N Arnoult Road
Metairie, LA 7000 

Registration

Attendance is free, but RSVP, and registration is required.

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Learning Objectives

1. Review the current diagnostic criteria and recommended clinical approach for evaluating suspected Systemic Lupus Erythematosus.
2. Discuss the appropriate use, interpretation, and limitations of Antinuclear Antibody Testing in the diagnosis of autoimmune disease.
3. Identify urgent and emergent complications of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus that require prompt recognition and escalation of care.
4. Outline initial management strategies and evidence-based treatment considerations for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus in the primary care setting.
5. Compare and contrast two patient presentations of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus to illustrate the variability of clinical manifestations.

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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 01/12/2026 to 12/31/2026. 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): “Two Wolves, One Moon”

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..

Residency Fair: 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM - CMEB Activity Center

Procedure Workshops: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM - CMEB Procedural Lab – Rooms 2305 & 2306

Location

LSU Health Shreveport
Center for Medical Education Building
1501 Kings Highway
Shreveport, Louisiana 71103

We are excited to offer the North Louisiana Regional Student Procedure Workshops and Residency Fair in 2027!

The scheduled residency fair and procedure workshops is Wednesday, January 20, 2027 in Shreveport, LA.  This event will connect medical students, family medicine residents, and residency program staff!

The workshops offered during this event are aimed to not only introduce and allow students to practice physical examination techniques, but also to expose students to different aspects of family medicine. The area residency programs (faculty and residents in training) will lead the workshops and discuss family medicine, their training in the field and their experience practicing in a variety of settings in Louisiana.

Ways to Participate

• Register Online to attend the North Louisiana Regional Procedure Workshop and Residency Fair

Who Should Attend?

• Medical students who are interested in pursuing a career in Family Medicine

For questions, please contact the LAFP office by calling  (225) 923-3313.

As a member of the LAFP, you are encouraged to, attend and participate in the LAFP's 2026 General Assembly, which will convene on Friday, July 23, 2027 at 1:00 pm. The General Assembly will be held in conjunction with LAFP's 80th Annual Assembly and Exhibition at the Roosevelt Hotel in New Orleans, LA.

2027 Call For Resolutions

LAFP members may present resolutions for debate which set the direction for the Academy in the coming year. Any LAFP member can submit a resolution for vote. If you wish to submit a resolution, it must be submitted, in writing, to Ragan LeBlanc, Executive Vice President of the LAFP at least thirty (30) days prior to the General Assembly (No later than June 23, 2027). Resolutions cannot be submitted from the floor except by an affirmative vote of two-thirds of the members of the General Assembly present and voting.

Any resolution submitted from the floor and accepted for presentation must be submitted in writing to the Speaker of the General Assembly, Dr. Derek Anderson. To learn more about writing a resolution, or to complete form, please visit the LAFP website at www.lafp.org. Remember, the deadline to submit resolutions to the LAFP is no later than June 23, 2027.

Bylaws and Amendments to Bylaws

Any five or more members may propose bylaws or amendments of bylaws. Such proposals must be submitted to Ragan LeBlanc, LAFP's Executive Vice President, at least sixty (60) days prior to any regular or special meeting of the General Assembly, and notice shall be given to all members at least thirty (30) days prior to the meeting at which the proposals are to be voted upon.

An affirmative vote of at least two-thirds of the members present and voting shall constitute adoption. Amendments shall take effect immediately upon adoption unless otherwise specified. For more information, please contact Ragan LeBlanc at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. or call 225.923.3313.