Indiana Academy of Family Physicians (IAFP)

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Ready for tomorrow's LIVE session on vaccine uptake in older adults? Complete your Clinical Quest by participating in this 3-part OnDemand series from & join us for tomorrow's live session for a chance to win an iPad Pro! Complete the Clinical Quest & RSVP now.

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Participate in this 3-part On Demand series from the Medical Learning Institute Inc on vaccines & pre-register for the LIVE session, taking place on 7/18 at the 75th IAFP Annual Convention! Get started now & earn up to 2.5 Prescribed credits for FREE ➡️

P24032 AAFP Chapters - Medical Learning Institute Inc Moving the Needle in Vaccinations of Older Adults: A Provider Townhall to Enhance Vaccine Uptake - AAFP Chapters Live In-Person Locations, Dates, and Times Indiana ChapterThursday, July 18,20241:00 PM – 2:00 PM2024 IAFP Annual ConventionFrench Lick Springs, IN Mississippi ChapterTuesday, July 23, ...

As we continue to gear up for the 2024 IAFP Annual Convention, we invite you to join us on Thursday, July 18 for a CME lunch presentation.

Dr. Keisha Harvey Mansfield will present Moving the Needle in Older Adults: A Provider Townhall to Enhance Vaccine Uptake.

Learn more and register today! https://www.iafp.org/2024ac

The countdown is ON for the 75th Annual Convention! Have you completed your Clinical Quest yet? Participate in the OnDemand series on vaccines from Medical Learning Institute Inc & register for the LIVE session on 7/18 for a chance to win an iPad Pro! Get started now!

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The 2024 IAFP Annual Convention is just weeks away! Hear expert insights on improving vaccine uptake in older adults in the 3-part On Demand series from Medical Learning Institute Inc & attend the LIVE session on 7/18 for a chance to win an iPad Pro! Begin your Clinical Quest & pre-register now!

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Still thinking about joining us for the 2024 IAFP Annual Convention? Register today and join sessions like this one focusing on Musculoskeletal Medicine facilitated by Dr. Elizabette Johnson.

Learn more and register today! https://inafp.memberclicks.net/2024ac

Who's ready for the 75th Annual Convention? 🙋 Participate in this 3-part OnDemand series from Medical Learning Institute Inc on vaccines to complete your Clinical Quest & join us for the LIVE session happening on 7/18 for a chance to win an iPad Pro! Register now! mli.link/vax-iafp

Go beyond best practices for your LGBTQ+ patients and fill education gaps that arise from rapidly changing cultural awareness and medical advancements.

This course from the AAFP will help you build a more inclusive practice that addresses health disparities while creating a safe and comfortable clinical environment for this often misunderstood and underserved population.

Learn more and register today!

LGBTQ+Health: Pride in Care Stay current on the latest developments in gender-affirming hormone therapy, HIV PrEP and PEP, biases and disparities and other topics relevant to LGBTQ+ patients.

Becoming an expert in physician well-being starts with the LPW program. Apply today to participate in this unique 10-month certificate course!

Leading Physician Well-being Program Learn about the Leading Physician Well-being (LPW) program, developed by the AAFP and United Health Foundation, designed to help family physicians develop leadership skills to spearhead change among physicians and other clinicians in their practices or health care organizations.

Are you planning to join us for Annual Convention? The French Lick Hotel sells out on weekends during the summer. Don't delay! Visit www.iafp.org now for our discounted room block link!

Physician wellness is important to us, and we know it's important to you too! The LPW program offers a unique opportunity to learn how to lead change to improve well-being in your practice or organization.

Learn more today!

Take the Lead: Learn to Champion Physician Well-being The application period for the AAFP’s 2024 Leading Physician Well-being Certificate Program is now open! Applications will be accepted through May 31, and final acceptance notifications will be sent June 14.

The LPW program teaches physicians the skills to become champions who lead change and improve well-being within their practices. We encourage anyone interested in physician wellness to apply! American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP)

Take the Lead: Learn to Champion Physician Well-being The application period for the AAFP’s 2024 Leading Physician Well-being Certificate Program is now open! Applications will be accepted through May 31, and final acceptance notifications will be sent June 14.

Our Congress of Delegates gives each member a chance to take an active role in IAFP business. All members are invited and encouraged to attend.

This year, we have the privilege of welcoming Dr. Russell Kohl, speaker of the AAFP Congress of Delegates, to give an AAFP update.

Learn more and register today! https://inafp.memberclicks.net/2024ac

We are thrilled to once again offer Essential Evidence CME at the 2024 IAFP Annual Convention. The Essential Evidence program is a unique CME course that uses abstracts of recent literature as the substrate. Each 30-minute talk is a rapid fire review of recent research studies about a particular topic with time for Q&A at the end of each presentation.

Dr. Mark Ebell is just one of the many presenters we are excited to host. Learn more and register today! https://www.iafp.org/2024ac

We are excited to offer many educational sessions at the IAFP Annual Convention. Register today for the ABFM KSA Study Group on Behavioral Health Care facilitated by Dr. Bernard Richard.

Learn more and register today!
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We have moved! Please visit us at our new website for all of the information you need regarding upcoming events and how to reach us!

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Alcohol guidelines differ for men and women because after drinking the same amount of alcohol, women tend to have higher blood alcohol levels than men, and the immediate effects of alcohol usually happen faster and last longer in women than in men.

www.cdc.gov/alcohol/index.htm

Join us at Annual Convention and hear an update from Dr. Lindsay Weaver, Indiana State Health Commissioner! Dr. Weaver will be presenting at our Town Hall Meeting on Friday, July 19. Learn more and register today!
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Looking to earn CME credit? Look no further than the IAFP Annual Convention!

In addition to Essential Evidence CME, we are offering Hot Topic CME presentations. Cases in the Community: Optimizing Treatment and Considering Weight Management as a Primary Goal in People with Type 2 Diabetes is just one session you can attend during convention!

Find out more and register today! https://www.iafp.org/2024-iafp-annual-convention

We are just 118 days away from the 75th Anniversary of the IAFP Annual Convention! Trivia Night Returns this year with Hambone's Trivia. Polish off your general knowledge trivia and join us for our family friendly, Olympics themed Trivia Night!

Learn more and register today!
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Many people are surprised to learn what counts as a drink, and that a glass of wine contains the same amount of alcohol as a shot of liquor. Avoid alcohol completely if you are pregnant or might be pregnant.

Check your drinking: www.cdc.gov/alcohol/CheckYourDrinking/index.html

AAFP has developed the CME: Addressing Prenatal Alcohol and Other Substance Use course to help family physicians and their staff enhance SBIRT for prenatal alcohol and other substance uses.

By enrolling in this PI-CME course, learners have the option to earn up to 21.75 AAFP Prescribed Credits and is free to AAFP members.

Addressing Prenatal Alcohol Use This CME will enhance your ability to screen for prenatal alcohol, to***co and other substance use, manage treatment, and connect patients to community resources.

One in three U.S. adults drink in ways that put themselves or others at risk of harm. Many people are surprised to learn what counts as a drink, and that a glass of wine contains the same amount of alcohol as a shot of liquor. www.cdc.gov/fasd

Is it ok to drink alcohol while breastfeeding?

Not drinking alcohol is the safest option when breastfeeding. Up to one standard drink in a day is not known to be harmful, especially if you wait at least two hours after a single drink before nursing. Talk to your healthcare provider if you are considering drinking alcohol while breastfeeding. www.cdc.gov/fasd

What are the risks of drinking alcohol while pregnant?

Alcohol use during pregnancy increases the risk of miscarriage, stillbirth, preterm birth, SIDS, and fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs). FASDs can cause lifelong behavioral, intellectual, and physical disabilities. The good news is FASDs are completely preventable if a developing baby is not exposed to alcohol before birth.

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASDs) FASDs are preventable if a baby is not exposed to alcohol before birth.

Did you know alcohol can affect pregnancy at any stage? During pregnancy, alcohol can pass from the pregnant person to the fetus and affect its development.

Early in pregnancy, alcohol use increases the risk for miscarriage. In addition, the fetal brain and central nervous system develop throughout pregnancy and can be affected by exposure to alcohol at any point. www.cdc.gov/fasd

Did you know that alcohol use during pregnancy is a leading preventable cause of and neurodevelopmental disabilities in the U.S.? Join us this month as we raise awareness for these conditions!

Every Journey Matters: Birth Defects Awareness Join the effort to raise awareness of birth defects across all ages.

The AAFP Family Medicine Career Benchmark Dashboard has officially launched!

Imagine arming yourself with real data specifically for family physicians—including compensation, benefits, and job satisfaction details—as you make future career decisions. That's exactly the information you'll get from the family medicine career benchmark dashboard, available for free to AAFP members.

Family Medicine Compensation and Career Satisfaction Benchmark Dashboard The career benchmark dashboard makes it easy for all family physicians to know their worth and compare compensation and satisfaction.