TAFP’s Education Mission Statement

The Texas Academy of Family Physicians (TAFP) is the medical specialty society for family physicians in Texas. Planning, developing, and presenting high quality continuing medical education in compliance with the essentials of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education is the fundamental education goal of the organization.

TAFP produces CME activities based on physician learning needs. This process utilizes past CME activity evaluations, member needs assessments, literature searches and direct physician input. TAFP-produced continuing medical education will provide information and activities designed to maintain and improve the skills and abilities of family physicians, other primary care physicians, and other primary care providers. Evaluation of the effectiveness of TAFP-produced CME shall be accomplished through post-CME quizzes, physician questionnaires and immediate feedback utilizing currently available technology. TAFP CME activities will be presented in small group seminars, interactive workshops and large group didactic presentations followed by time for questions and answers. Presentation of CME will also utilize currently available technology where warranted.

Approved March 4, 2006
Texas Academy of Family Physicians Board of Directors

Objectives

The objectives of each program are to provide physicians the opportunity to update their medical knowledge, enhance clinical skills, and support professional development through a multi-faceted curriculum. Each program TAFP produces includes one hour of ethics. Through a combination of didactic lectures and hands-on workshops, TAFP CME programs strive to develop and promote continuing medical education with the ultimate goal of enhancing patient care.

Accreditation

ACCME has accredited TAFP since 1997. To maintain accreditation, our programs must adhere to strict guidelines. For the past 8 years, the average overall program evaluation was 4.7 on a scale of 1-5 (5 being high). TAFP has continuously received accreditation from ACCME, and the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) has consistently approved TAFP symposia. TAFP offers AMA PRA Category 1 ™ credit and AAFP Prescribed credit for every symposium.

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