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In this Issue:
- Advocate for Primary Care - see letter from Me ACP Chapter President for an unique opportunity
- Attend the Maine Physicians Day at the Legislature
- Professional Development - attend "Challenges to Professionalism in a Time of Change" event
- Recap in pictures some of the Education & Fun from MAFP's Annual Update
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From the Maine Medical Association
– An Invitation –
Dear Colleague:
Don't miss out on this exciting and informative event on June 17th in Portsmouth NH, sponsored by the Lown Institute, MMA, MEAPA, several state medical societies and others.
"Challenges to Professionalism in a Time of Change"
Keynote speakers are Thomas Bodenheimer, M.D., MPH and Eric Campbell, PhD. Five of the leading clinical ethicists in northern New England will also participate on two panels moderated by Vikas Saini, M.D., President of the Lown Institute of Brookline, MA and MMA EVP Gordon Smith, Esq. Following lunch, a special presentation of the one act play, Side Effects, will be performed by actor Michael Milligan. The play tells the story of a physician stressed out by the many administrative responsibilities that can interfere with taking care of a patient.
Register by Friday, May 19th to take advantage of the Early Bird Discount!
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From the President of the Maine Chapter of the ACP, Hani Jarawan, MD :
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The primary care specialties of the AAP, ACP, ACOG, AOA, and AAFP have very similar positions on ACA repeal. We believe that Susan Collins is a critical target for advocacy efforts now, since her vote will be decisive in any legislation coming out of the Senate.
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In fact, all five national organizations released joint recommendations regarding health reform in February.
We believe that Susan Collins is a critical target for advocacy efforts now, since her vote will be decisive in any legislation coming out of the Senate. Over the past several months, we have delivered a letter outlining the ACP’s position with more than 90 ACP members as co-signers to Senator Collins. We have had a conference call with her staff outlining the ACP position. We also published a letter to the editor in the Portland Press Herald.
Some of our Chapter leadership is going to Washington May 23rd and 24th to meet in person with our Congressional delegation and their staff. We would like to take that opportunity with Susan Collins' staff to deliver a letter that speaks with one voice from Maine’s primary care community, to highlight that all primary care organizations are opposed to repeal of the ACA. We would also like to have as many individual primary care physicians as possible as cosigners. We composed the attached letter using the national joint recommendations as our guide. We are not trying to make any new arguments. We're restating our shared position and addressing it to Senator Collins. Our hope is to distribute it to as many members of the AAFP, ACOG, ACP, AOA, and AAP and collect as many cosigning physicians’ names as possible before May 23rd. If you are interested in adding your individual name to this letter – complete this signup HERE by May 23rd and the Maine ACP will add you.
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Maine Physicians Day at the Legislature - May 31st
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It has been said that "all politics is local" - get involved - join other Physicians and advocate for Family Medicine May 31st!
Registration is FREE! so why not come to Augusta for the day?
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25th Annual MAFP Family Medicine Update & Annual Meeting in Pictures
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AAFP Board Chair Wanda Filer MD swears in MAFP's new President, Patrick Connolly MD.
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New MAFP Board Members sworn in - Sam Zager MD, Ronald Blum MD (Delegate), Samuela Manages MD, and Silwana Sidorczuk MD as President Elect.
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2017 Maine Family Physician of the Year - Dr Gust Stringos DO practices with the Somerset Primary Care in Skowhegan. He was recognized outstanding dedication and commitme
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community. Congratulations Dr. Stringos!
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AAFP Fellow Convocation - .Six new AAFP Fellows were conferred by AAFP Board Chair Dr. Wanda Filer - Congratulations to Drs. Alison Gorman, Frederick Hartman, Samuela Manages, Jessica Richmond, Alison Samitt, and Raymond Stone on achieving this distinguished degree!
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Skin Biopsy - hands-on workshop was a hit
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Hands-on OMT workshop - always popular
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Great music and hooping energy from Nikki Hunt with the Nikki Hunt Band
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Plenty of exercise and fun on the dance floor after a long CME day
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