CAPITOL UPDATE: Big successes for two TAFP initiatives
Plus, view the latest edition of CAPITOL REPORT webcast
The Texas Senate votes unanimously to pass TAFP’s instant verification of benefits bill and the Academy wins a tactical battle to advance an innovative and substantial physician loan repayment program. more...

First TransforMED report reveals hope, caution about making medical home a reality
Authors of the first independent report on TransforMED’s National Demonstration Project expressed hope for widespread implementation of the medical home while also warning that change will not come easily. Read their advice for family medicine practices considering the switch. more...

Waco program to hold family medicine preceptor workshops in Arlington
The Faculty Development Center of Waco will host two workshops this summer for family physician preceptors participating in the Texas Statewide Preceptor Program or Texas Rural Rotation Program, or those who are interested in becoming a preceptor. Sign up for the workshops at the Arlington Convention Center, held during TOMA’s Annual Session on June 11 from 8 - 11 a.m., or during TAFP’s Annual Session on July 16 from 2 - 5 p.m. For more information, read this flyer or contact Kristin Jennings at (254) 752-2636 or kjennings@wacofdc.com.

TAFP extends deadline to “Make Your Mark”
Choose your committee and commission assignments by May 22
Don’t forget to fill out your 2009 Make Your Mark form to indicate on which committees and commissions you wish to serve over the next year. Whether you currently serve on one of these policy-making groups or are new to the process, you have until next Friday, May 22 to make your choices. By participating in your Academy, you’re making important contributions to the specialty of family medicine now and in the future. Click here to Make Your Mark.

EDUCATION UPDATE

Register online today for TAFP’s 60th Annual Session and Scientific Assembly
Online registration is now available for TAFP’s 60th Annual Session and Scientific Assembly July 15-19 in Arlington. In addition to offering up to 24 CME credits, your Academy has planned lots of special events to make this anniversary year special. When using the new registration portal for the first time, remember to log in with your e-mail address and Password1. If you have difficulty, contact Mary Guerrero at (512) 329-8666 ext. 36 or mguerrero@tafp.org. Go to the Annual Session pages of TAFP’s Web site for the link to register.

Check out the Other CME section of TAFP.org
TAFP.org is your gateway to education. Aside from the excellent array of choices offered by TAFP, you can gain access to CME from your Academy’s valued partners through the “Other CME” section of TAFP’s online education department. Available now: get information about the Advanced Wilderness Life Support course; the Louisiana AFP’s 62nd Annual Session and Scientific Assembly in Lake Charles, La.; a course to improve your treatment of IBS and chronic constipation; plus a wide range of procedural offerings by the National Procedures Institute.