TAFP members elected to TMA leadership posts
Family medicine had a great weekend at the Texas Medical Association’s annual conference as several TAFP members were elected to top leadership positions. Past President Doug Curran, M.D., and second-year resident Travis Bias, D.O., join the TMA Board of Trustees, and Mike Ragain, M.D., becomes alternate delegate to AMA.
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Time is running out to enter TAFP’s annual research poster competition
Show off your research at TAFP’s Student, Resident, and Community Physician poster competition. Applications and abstracts are due May 14, so don’t delay.
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Calling all TAFP members: Make Your Mark on family medicine
The easiest way to become more involved in your Academy is by joining a committee or commission. These groups cover a variety of topics, so you can choose what interests you most and help form TAFP policy that will guide us through the coming years. Fill out the Make Your Mark form by May 14 and make a difference for the specialty.
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Loan repayment application deadline extended to June 15, 2010
The Texas Department of State Health Services will accept applications for the new loan repayment program through June 15. Through this program, physicians who agree to practice in the neediest areas of Texas can get up to $160,000 in educational debt relief.
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Save money on vaccines with Atlantic Health Partners
If you’re looking to save money in tough times, your Academy is here to help. Receive favorable pricing and purchasing terms on vaccines by signing up with one of TAFP’s partners. There is no cost to enroll.
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Medical students: Apply for TMLT scholarships
Calling all third- and fourth-year medical students: TMLT invites you to apply for the 2010 TMLT Memorial Scholarship Program. The deadline is June 1, and winners will be chosen in the fall. Four Texas medical students will each be awarded a $10,000 scholarship.
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EDUCATION UPDATE
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NPI to join TAFP for Annual Session in San Antonio
As a part owner and the managing partner of the National Procedures Institute, TAFP is proud to bring the popular NPI Office and Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Workshop to the 61st Annual Session and Scientific Assembly. Join us Wednesday, July 21, and Thursday, July 22, for this 12-hour CME program at the Westin Riverwalk in San Antonio. Registration for Annual Session is not required to attend this workshop. Go to the Annual Session section of www.tafp.org for more information and to register.
New education opportunities listed on TAFP’s Other CME webpage
Check out the many CME offerings from TAFP and our partner organizations on the Academy’s Other CME Opportunities listing. Recently added programs include “Orthopedics in the Primary Care Setting,” a free program on May 22 in Austin worth up to 5 credit hours; and “Advanced Wilderness Life Support,” an Aug. 5-7 program in Fort Worth worth up to 17.5 credit hours. Go to www.tafp.org/education/otherCME for more.
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