Two TAFP members to run for TMLT board, policyholders vote by mail in October
TAFP members Kurt Frederick, M.D., and James Merryman, D.O., have put their names in the running to serve on TMLT’s Board of Governors. TMLT policyholders will be able to vote for them by mailed ballot in October. more …

Rabies vaccine supply restricted, physicians must have approval before ordering and using some vaccines
Due to shortage announcements from two large vaccine manufacturers, physicians will have to be judicious in their use of rabies vaccinations until the supplies are replenished. more …

AAFP sends comments to reinstate loan deferment programs for medical residents
Medical students wishing to enter family medicine residencies may be further discouraged from the specialty if a rule goes into effect next year eliminating the physician loan deferment program. more …

Family physicians raise awareness of mitochondrial diseases
Because mitochondrial diseases can afflict patients from birth to middle age, typically affect several organ systems and have varied symptoms, family physicians are arguably the most important health care professionals in diagnosing these disorders. Learn more about mitochondrial diseases during National Mitochondrial Awareness Week, Sept. 21-27. more …

View candidates supportive of family medicine on TAFPPAC’s endorsement list
With the general elections coming up in November, now is the time to support the candidates who support your patients and your practice. Visit the TAFP Political Action Committee Web site to view the list of TAFPPAC-endorsed candidates.

MEMBER NEWS

AAFP Scientific Assembly report: Mabry elected as AAFP Speaker
TAFP members made bold moves at AAFP’s Scientific Assembly in San Diego this year as Leah Raye Mabry, M.D., R.Ph., became AAFP Speaker, Roland Goertz, M.D., M.B.A., announced his candidacy for AAFP President-elect, and Janet Realini, M.D., M.P.H., received the AAFP Public Health Award. more …

Rural physician describes his "working life" in Texas Monthly
Ben Edwards, M.D., of Post describes life in rural practice in the September edition of Texas Monthly. Through a first-person account, Edwards hits on many of the troubles facing rural physicians as well as his unwavering dedication to his community, his patients and his family. more …

EDUCATION UPDATE

Registration extended for AAFP’s Practice Enhancement Forum
Final registration for AAFP’s Practice Enhancement Forum has been extended to Monday, Sept. 29. Sign up your practice’s team of three to upgrade, enhance and revitalize your practice through the three-step program. Now, participants can choose the clinical topic of most relevance to your practice: asthma, CAD, COPD, diabetes or geriatrics. more …

“Other CME” Web resource connects you to top-notch education around Texas
Don’t forget to check TAFP’s newest member resource, the Other CME Opportunities page. Here we’ll keep a continual list of educational programs from our partners around Texas. The current listing includes “Managing the Migraine Patient” video CME, a clinical cancer genetics program from M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, understanding mild cognitive impairment dinner program, and more. You can navigate to TAFP’s own symposia and PrimeCME programs through the sidebar on the left. View the listing today.