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William M. Grantham, MD PRESIDENT James W. Griffin, MD PRESIDENT-ELECT Carlos Latorre, MD, FAAFP VICE PRESIDENT Paul M. Pavlov, MD SECRETARY Bradley J. Suggs, MD, FAAFP TREASURER David B. Wheat, MD, FAAFP IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Katherine T. Patterson, MD, FAAFP AAFP DELEGATE John R. Mitchell, MD, FAAFP AAFP DELEGATE Susan A. Chiarito, MD, FAAFP ALTERNATE DELEGATE P. Brent Smith, MD, MSC, FAAFP ALTERNATE DELEGATE DIRECTORS Angela Jones, MD - District 1 Chrystal A. Sumrall, MD, FAAFP - District 2 James W. Ervin, MD, FAAFP - District 3 Evelyn R. Walker, MD - District 4 John P. Vanderloo, MD, FAAFP - District 5 Stephen C. Hammack, MD - District 6 T. Bruce Longest, MD - District 7 Christopher L. Park, DO - District 8 Christy B. Vowell, DO - At-Large Anna Marie Hailey-Sharp, MD - At-Large Michael Yeung-Lai-Wah, MD - Resident Member Huong Nguyen, - Student Member Danielle Parker, MD - Alt. Resident Member Jordan Jackson - Alt. Student Member STAFF Beth Embry EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR beth@msafp.org Kristen Kern PUBLIC AWARENESS DIRECTOR kristen@msafp.org Jewell Buckley SPECIAL PROJECTS COORDINATOR jewell@msafp.org

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IN THIS ISSUE ACADEMY Board of Directors .............................................................................................................................................. 4 2019-20 President, Officers Elected .................................................................................................................. 5 Advancing Family Medicine: Dr. Grantham Elected...................................................................................... 6 Membership Efforts Recognized Nationally .................................................................................................... 8 Docs Celebrate Membership Anniversaries .................................................................................................... 8 New Members ..................................................................................................................................................... 9 ‘70 for 70’ Club Raises Thousands................................................................................................................... 10 Past Presidents Honored .................................................................................................................................. 10 Executive Director’s Report............................................................................................................................. 12 ADVOCACY FamDocPAC Donates to 27 Candidates......................................................................................................... 13 MAFP Delegates Represent You at AAFP ..................................................................................................... 14 Physicians Attend AAFP Advocacy Summit ................................................................................................. 15 Advocacy: Family Medicine Strong ................................................................................................................ 16 WORKFORCE New FM Residency Coming to MS Delta ...................................................................................................... 18 Students Serve as Academy Ambassadors ...................................................................................................... 19 Externs Experience Family Medicine ............................................................................................................. 19 Graduating Residents ....................................................................................................................................... 20 Residents Experience Annual Meeting .......................................................................................................... 20 Welcome to New Residents ............................................................................................................................ 21 Carey to Double Medical School Class Size ................................................................................................... 22 MAFP Hosts Family Medicine Events ........................................................................................................... 22 FutureDox ......................................................................................................................................................... 23 FMIG, ACOFP Elect Officers .......................................................................................................................... 23 Spring Fling Nears 100 Attendees .................................................................................................................. 24 Student, Resident Board Members ................................................................................................................. 25 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Crawfish, Networking at Spring Conference ................................................................................................ 26 Delegates Learn Policy at ACLF/NCCL ........................................................................................................ 27 Docs Represent MS at Southeastern FM Forum .......................................................................................... 27 Annual Meeting Was High-Flying Fun ......................................................................................................... 28 Opioids: Topic of Fall Intensive ...................................................................................................................... 30 PUBLIC AWARENESS Beebe, Johnston Recognized by ABFM.......................................................................................................... 31 Jackson, Family Physician of the Year ............................................................................................................ 32 Smith, Carlton Earn New, Military Awards .................................................................................................. 34 Hammack Earns Degree of Fellow.................................................................................................................. 35 18 Former Presidents Gather .......................................................................................................................... 35 Tar Wars Continues to Reach Thousands of Kids ...................................................................................... 36 Crawford Scholarship Awarded ...................................................................................................................... 36 Draw Down, Auction, Raffle Raise $39,130 .................................................................................................. 37 Mitchell Awarded David G. Hall, MD, Scholarship ..................................................................................... 37 Family Physician Pens History Book .............................................................................................................. 38 Foundation Board of Directors ....................................................................................................................... 38 In Memory of Two Prominent Physicians .................................................................................................... 39

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MAFP Board of Directors 2019-20

PRESIDENT William M. Grantham, MD Brandon

PRESIDENT-ELECT James W. Griffin, MD New Augusta

VICE PRESIDENT Carlos A. Latorre, MD Vicksburg

SECRETARY Paul M. Pavlov, MD Biloxi

TREASURER Bradley Suggs, MD Brandon

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT David B. Wheat, MD Clinton

AAFP DELEGATE Katie A. Patterson, MD Indianola

AAFP DELEGATE John R. Mitchell, MD Pontotoc

ALTERNATE DELEGATE Susan A. Chiarito, MD Vicksburg

ALTERNATE DELEGATE P. Brent Smith, MD Cleveland

DIRECTOR DISTRICT 1 Angela Jones, MD Poplarville

DIRECTOR DISTRICT 2 Chrystal A. Sumrall, MD Laurel

DIRECTOR DISTRICT 3 James W. Ervin, MD Crystal Springs

DIRECTOR DISTRICT 4 Evelyn R. Walker, MD Jackson

DIRECTOR DISTRICT 5 John Vanderloo, MD Jackson

DIRECTOR DISTRICT 6 Stephen C. Hammack MD Kosciusko

DIRECTOR DISTRICT 7 T. Bruce Longest, Jr., MD Bruce

DIRECTOR DISTRICT 8 Christopher L. Park, DO New Albany

DIRECTOR AT LARGE Christy B. Vowell, DO Eupora

DIRECTOR AT LARGE Anna Marie Hailey-Sharpe, MD Preston

RESIDENT MEMBER Michael Yeung-Lai-Wah, MD Jackson

STUDENT MEMBER Huong Nguyen Hattiesburg

RESIDENT ALTERNATE Danielle Parker, MD Meridian

STUDENT ALTERNATE Jordan Jackson Jackson

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2019-20 President, Officers Elected

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Mississippi medical schools. Dr. Grantham and his wife, Gay, live in Brandon. They have 2 adult children, Dr. Taylor Grantham and Asa Barnes. President-Elect Dr. James W. Griffin Jr. of New Augusta was elected president-elect. He practices at New Augusta Family Health Center. He has served as secretary and vice president the past two years. Vice President Dr. Carlos Latorre of Vicksburg was elected vice president. He served this past year as secretary. Latorre is medical director at the Mississippi Division of Medicaid.

Secretary Dr. Paul M. Pavlov of Biloxi was elected to a 1-year term as secretary. He operates North Bay Family Medical Clinic in Biloxi. Pavlov will continue up the leadership ladder for the next three years as an MAFP officer and a member of the executive committee. Treasurer Dr. Bradley Suggs of Brandon was elected to a 5-year term as treasurer. He recently completed a 3-year term on the MAFP Foundation Board of Directors, serving his final year as president. He is medical director at MEA Medical Clinic in Brandon.

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President William M. Grantham of Brandon has been elected 2019-2020 president of the Mississippi Academy of Family Physicians (MAFP). Dr. Grantham is a board-certified family physician at MEA Medical Clinic in Clinton, where he has served as medical director for 24 years. Dr. Grantham served as MAFP treasurer, vice president, and president-elect before his election as president at the MAFP Annual Meeting this past July. Dr. Grantham earned an undergraduate degree from the University of Southern Mississippi and went on to medical school at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. He went on to complete a Family Medicine residency at the University of South Alabama, serving as chief resident. Dr. Grantham began his professional career in McComb at Southwest Family Medicine and Southwest Regional Medical Center before joining MEA Medical Clinic. Always involved in leadership roles in the medical community, Dr. Grantham served as president of the Mississippi State Medical Association in 2017-18, also serving that organization as board vice chair and trustee. He is a Mississippi Hospital Association board member and currently chairs both the First Intermed Board of Directors and the Second Intermed Board of Directors. Dr. Grantham served as president of Central Medical Society in 2007. He is a Mississippi Physicians Care Network board member and a member of the Mississippi Medicaid Advisory Committee. Other professional memberships include the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American Medical Association and the American Association of Medical Review Officers. Dr. Grantham helps medical students interested in family medicine, serving as a preceptor (trainer) for students at both

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Dr. William Grantham Elected MAFP President

Address Given by Dr. Bill Grantham on July 23 at MAFP Annual Meeting I cannot begin to explain how great an honor this is to serve as President for MAFP in this our 70th anniversary year. Through my many years involved in organized medicine, my first steps were in MAFP and our academy has been supportive and our members have served as great role models and advisors to me. It seems fitting that I now am able to return home to MAFP to serve my academy, my fellow family physicians and our patients. As I look around this room, I realize that I will be following many great leaders and that those will indeed be large shoes to fill. Dr. Wheat has done a fabulous job the last year for our academy and he deserves our gratitude and thanks for all of his successful hard work. Our MAFP board continues to make good decisions to help promote Family Medicine at all levels, thanks to you all for your commitment and service. Beth is such a wonderful executive director and she continues to do such a great job of keeping us all on track. She has continued to keep a good team including Kristen, Ashley, and Jewel to help us organizationally and legislatively. We also have spouses and family members that contribute to our efforts. I will be dependent on all of you, staff, my fellow members, family, and friends, this upcoming year as we continue to work on advancing Family Medicine for students, residents, our patients and our academy members. At this time, I would like to recognize several special people. First, I would like to thank my sister, Alison Clarke, and her husband, Cy, from Lexington, Kentucky who have traveled to be here. I am so grateful that you could come to support me at this special time. Most importantly, I would like to thank my mother, Rebecca Grantham. Mom has been such an inspiration and support throughout my life. I would not have been successful in life without the loving support, guidance, and 6

Above: Dr. Bill Grantham takes the oath of office from AAFP President Dr. John Cullen of Alaska. Right: Dr. David Wheat, outgoing MAFP President, presents the gavel to Dr. Grantham.

“To serve our academy is truly the highest honor that I have been given in organized medicine.” -Grantham foundation that she and my father gave me. Unfortunately, my son, Taylor, is completing his doctoral degree in PT school and cannot attend. I am so proud of his achievements and eagerly look forward to his graduation next month. Last but certainly not least, I am so honored to have my lovely wife, Gay, here with me. She is so loving and supportive and I look forward to her being by my side throughout this presidency. Gay, Mom, Alison, Cy, and Taylor I love you so much! We no doubt will have many issues; some expected and others unexpected that

we will have to address this year. Along those lines I believe we should all look critically at those running for public office in our state. We should see which candidates either have a record of or are campaigning on platforms supportive of Family Medicine and our patients. I believe we need to continually engage with our elected officials and legislators and help them understand legislation and policies that affect the care of our patients and communities and the importance of Family Medicine to our state. Scope of practice likely will be one of THE MISSISSIPPI FAMILY PHYSICIAN

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find a way to become involved at some level with MAFP and/our foundation whether it be through committees or at the board level. We are a stronger academy with more of us engaged and up to date on the issues we are addressing. I would like to thank all of you that already participate in MAFP and AAFP. At a time when many organizations are struggling with member retention and adding new members, our academy continues to be strong. We won first place in percentage increase in active membership, percentage retention of active members, percentage of retention on new members, and second place in percentage increase in student membership for 2018. I also believe it is important for us to

continue to be involved in MSMA so that our voice is heard and we are represented. It is important that our voice is heard and we can try to help influence MSMA decisions. We are the largest specialty in the state. In closing, I thank you for the opportunity to serve our academy as your President. I will appreciate all the support, help and prayers you can give. I hope next year to be worthy of the MAFP green jacket! To serve our academy is truly the highest honor that I have been given in organized medicine.

Above: Dr. Bill Grantham and his wife Gay. Below: Gay Grantham, Dr. Bill Grantham, Grantham’s mother Rebecca Grantham, Grantham’s sister Allison Clarke, and her husband Cy Clarke.

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the most intense legislative issues this next year. We will need to explain why family physicians are the key to delivering care to the sickest population in the country. I was recently asked by a retired family physician what is the outlook for Family Medicine going forward, would it still be a viable option for new physicians, possibly his grandchildren. I told him I believe we are the best choice in medicine to be the leaders in changing care delivery, not only in our state but nationally. We are the best suited to be the leaders and directors of the team. We must embrace taking care of our patients in a model that allows our team members to help us to highest level of their training. In doing so, we can once again find more enjoyment in practice. No longer can we be the one personally responsible for ordering every appropriate test or closing every care gap ourselves. We can help set up a system where our team is empowered to help us with these tasks as well as helping us with the utilization of our EHRs to document, capture our work and outcomes. We as Family Physicians will need to be the ones to oversee this type of care delivery as a team. We are the only ones with the expertise and training to do so. This is the best argument to me in the scope of practice discussion. Additionally, in practicing as a physician led team we should see overall costs controlled and better quality outcomes. For our elected officials this will be an important point. The patients of this state deserve to have their care and treatment overseen by us. It does not make sense to have providers with less experience and training to try to do it on their own when we realize we need a team that we direct to help us. Other legislative issues we will continue to work on include anti-smoking and anti-vaping, support of immunizations, the Mississippi Physician Rural Scholars Program and Office of Physician Workforce. We need to continue to engage our students and residents, finding mechanisms to help with GME funding and support of new residency programs for training physicians in state such as the new program in Greenville. We will continue to support adequate funding of the board of health. I encourage all our members to try to

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Membership Efforts Recognized Nationally for Two Consecutive Years In April 2019, MAFP won several awards in the AAFP Outstanding Chapter Awards for Membership. The AAFP encouraged friendly competition among states each year during the membership renewal process, and every April announces these award winners. The awards are listed at right. Congratulations to our Academy Committee and staff for their hard work in increasing and retaining membership. The awards were formally presented in April at the AAFP’s Annual Chapter Leader Forum. This marks the second consecutive year MAFP has taken top honors. Pay membership dues now at www.aafp.org/quickpay

Docs Celebrate Membership Anniversaries

Twenty-seven annual meeting attendees • celebrated special milestone membership • anniversaries while attending the event, and • they were recognized with a special mem- • bership pin and presentation at the Annual • Dinner. • Those recognized are listed below in or- • der of longevity, with their years of MAFP/ • AAFP membership indicated: • • William G. Jackson, MD, FAAFP (40 • years) • • Dwalia South-Bitter, MD, FAAFP (35) • • Paul M. Pavlov, MD (35) •

Word M. Johnston, MD, FAAFP (35) Walter M. Burnett, MD, FAAFP (35) J. David Bullock, MD (30) Scott A. Carlton, MD (30) Steven C. Brandon, MD (30) Richard C. Reid, MD (30) Walter E. Gipson, MD (30) Roderick A. Shields, MD (30) Susan A. Chiarito, MD, FAAFP (30) Katrina N. Poe, MD (25) Derrick R. Duffield MD (25) Chrystal A. Sumrall, MD, FAAFP (25) Kevin R. Koehler, MD (25)

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Scott M. Kelly, MD, FAAFP (20) Jennifer D. Gholson, MD (20) Erin DeWitt, MD (20) Katherine T. Patterson, MD, FAAFP (20) Christy B. Vowell, DO (15) Kim A. Mitchell-Silver, MD (15) James W. Griffin, MD (15) Patrick D. Whipple, MD (15) Jennifer D. Lowery, MD (15) Kimberly J. Estes, MD, FAAFP (15) William McArthur, MD (15)

Family physicians accepting special pins at the Annual Dinner to recognize their membership anniversaries, from left: Drs. Carlton, Jackson, Sumrall, Pavlov, South, Johnston, Patterson, Burnett, Bullock, Brandon, Chiarito, Poe, Reid, Gholson, Griffin, Kelly, Whipple. Front: Dr. Mitchell-Silver. 8

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New Members Jan-Nov 2019

Beach Eddy Manuel del Rio, MD, Ocean Springs Jessica Lynn Douglas, MD, Pass Christian Chad Mullen Dowell, DO, Indianola Kelsey Shirley Dowell, DO, Indianola Taylor James Eisenmenger, DO, Meridian Robert A. Gannaway, MD, Hazlehurst David Loren Green, MD, Madison Thomas Edward Joiner, MD, Brandon Ebony A. Juakali, MD, Hattiesburg Christopher E. Lansdown, MD, Lucedale Dwight V. Luckett, MD, Jackson Megan Ione McNeil, MD, Long Beach Morgan Miller, MD, Ridgeland Kristin Lauren Mitchell, MD, Tupelo Samantha Mosby, DO, Collinsville Hieu Nguyen, DO, Lucedale Okorie Hyginus Okorie, MD, MPH, FAAFP, Hattiesburg Jenisus Marie Owens, DO, Hattiesburg Angela Inez Payne, MD, Pontotoc Alana Daniele Piersanti, MD, Ridgeland Carlos Prays, MD, Doral, FL Janee Ann Routh, DO, Tupelo Vineeth-Joseph John Sankoorikal, MD,

Residents (by Program) EC HealthNet William Lee Brown, II, DO Jennifer Joy Geiger, DO Elena Louie, DO Zeke Joseph Nichols, MD Minh Tuan Pham, MD Areej Tariq, MD

Forrest General Family Medicine Residency Terra Cody, DO Shomari Thompson, MD Helen Rachael Hudson, MD Christopher Rawls, MD North Mississippi Medical Center Family Medicine Residency Maribeth Barfield Hillhouse, MD Anthony David Horton, DO Forrest Michael Lyon, MD Ms. Falan Nichole McKnight, MD Marcus John Wilson, DO University of Mississippi Medical Center Family Medicine Residency Abhishek Chhabra, MBBS Van-Vi Vu Le, MD Jacob Brannon Morris, MD Kelsey B'Anca Thomas, MD Shreena Dhawan, MD Karishmaben Amin, MD Oluwasegun Omoyemi Lijofi, MD Arame Motazedi, MD Khusbuben Shantilal Patel, MD Kaneisha Monique Thompson, MD

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Students (by School)

Shanu Moorthy William Bradley Munn Lydia Nunes Anna O'Connor Houston Orr St. George's University School Priyanka Parajuli Sara Parks of Medicine Samuel Parrish Nikki Debord Jaslyn Paschal Jeishika Patel Trinity School of Medicine Kaval Patel Deewan Bulchandani Marilyn Brooke Pigott Katarina M Pittman University of Medicine and KeShawn Pope Health Sciences, St. Kitts Jacob Pruett Samit Kamlesh Patel Michael Robbins Kristen Roberts University of Mississippi Walter Samuel Rose School of Medicine Joey Sanders Riley Alef Jazmyn Jordan Shaw, RN Mary Clay Bailey Jacob Simmons Conner Ball Aubrey Smyly Andria Barnes Sarah Grace Sobiesk Preston Bell JudiBeth Stephens Louis Wilson Benton, Jr Anna Grace Stout Kelsey Berry Andrew Stsachan Strachan Jonathan Breaux Anthony An Tang Nicholas Brewer Robert Tatum, Jr Ashley Karol Brown Austin Urvina William Bryant Andrew Van Velsor Conner Caldwell Lachelle Vance Meghan Case Luke Vincent Austin Clark Amanda Walker Cailey Crawford Jordan Watts Adam Cummins Lora Wiggins Tyler Daniels Rachel Wilkinson Charles Dean Aalaap Desai William Carey University Nelson Douglass College of Osteopathic David Duff Medicine Hunter Dulaney Ziyad Aboudan Richard Easterling Kirolos Adly Shivanthidevi Gandhi Anastasia Alpizar Pooja Goel Lindsay Batista Katy Gregory Morgan Brasfield Mallory Harmon Samuel Brock Kristen Harvey Aashna Chaudhry Shelby Hope Karin Cherniak John Huffman Kary Christoffersen Blake Foster Johns Cody Cissom Muriel "Mikayla" Johnson John Wesley Colbath Alexander O Johnson Spencer Copeland Abigail Joiner Gevork Corbin Carrie Grace Jones Lauren Dendrinelis Rodney Kipchumba Jasmine Dhillon Catherine Kronfol Thomas C Diaz Amelia Kundel Ulysses Duckler Kelsey Kunk Amira Elsabagh Frances Lawson Joseph Enriquez Meghan LeTard Allyne Ensot Steele Liles Aric Felton James Long Kayla Freer Kathryn Lucas Andrew T George John Mark Andrew Mason Melissa Gerald Bobby L May Danielle Ginsburg Tyler Lee McGee Ross University School of Medicine Raha Amini, MD

Johnny Richard Green, Jr Brian R Gwin Nicholas Hahn Bryan Harrison Patrick Hsiao Julia Keeler Christopher Kellett David Miguel Landry, DO Melanie Ledding Ta-Fu Lin 2d Lt. Christian Fredric Lopes Robert G Lucas Robert Martin Nicole Monachino Christian Motley Kayla Nguyen Alhagi Njie Shashi Obulasetty Philip Oh Virginia Grace Overton Daniel Paglia Shalini Paliwal Mihir Panchal Alkesh Patel Kavi Patel Hennah Nimesh Patel Meghan Patel Archan S Patel Shivani Patel Madison Pike Dana Easterling Pippin Joel Powell Ajay Bahadur Pradhan David Christian Pugh Elisa Quince Shivalika Rana Matt Ringelmann Jacob Rovira Sepehr Sadeghi Sierra Sandler Andrew Perry Sandoval Natalee Sarintra Alice Sarradet Noah Brian Scott Aditya Shah Andrew Shevitz Alsha Shrestha Chan Young Sihn Simran Singh Matthew P Snell Aarthi Srinivasan Hannah Strain Tayler Thibodeaux Christian Triay Thania Vega Jeff Ward Samuel Wood Jesse Woodall Jeffrey D Young Chandler Young Jonathan Zeitzer

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Ridgeland MAFP saw 254 new active, resident and student members Jennie Thomas Stanford, MD, Seminary joining between January and Danisha Stevenson, MD, November 2019: Orange Park, FL Antionette Renee Taylor, Active Members MD, Oxford Sahiba B. Ahluwalia, MD, Terri Jo Teague, DO, Oxford Pass Christian Hailey Elizabeth Thompson, Leah Christene Anderson, DO, Philadelphia MD, Waynesboro Ethan Louis Tillotson, MD, Rommel Asagwara, MD, Tupelo Jackson Jessica McCallister Tullos, Akachi Chijioke Azubuike, DO, Hattiesburg MD, Tupelo Matthew Aron Ward, DO, Patrick Regan Barber, DO, Meridian Meridian Moumita Biswas, DO, Clinton Susan Frichter Williams, MD, Purvis James Cary Bradshaw, DO, Capt. Preston Wright, DO, Meridian Corinth Janet Anne Coyle, MD, Long

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‘70 for 70’ Club Raises Thousands To celebrate the MAFP’s 70th anniversary, we created the ‘70 for 70’ club, and so far 43 people have joined by donating at least $70. All told, the fundraising initiative has generated $4,230. There are two ways of joining: donating in honor of a past president or purchasing a book written by Dr. Luke Lampton (see page 38). All proceeds benefit the MAFP Foundation.

It’s not too late to give! Contact MAFP at (601) 8533302 or send in your gift to 755 Avignon Drive, Ridgeland MS 39157.

These individuals and families have chosen to donate $70 to honor one or more of the Academy’s past presidents. The donors are listed below: The Alford Family Dr. Sarah Barowka These individuals donated $70 by Dr. Steven Brandon purchasing an ‘Images of The Browning Family Mississippi Medicine’ book: Dr. Susan Chiarito Dr. Lakeisha Chism The Crawford Family Dr. Cierra Green Dr. Derrick Duffield Dr. James Griffin The Easterling Family Dr. Lindsey McCormick Dr. James Ervin Glenda Sharpe Dr. Jennifer Gholson Dr. Robert Smith The Gore Family Wahnee Sherman Dr. Bill Grantham Dr. Bradley Suggs The Hartness Family Dr. David Wheat The Hill Family

Dr. Amy Hollman Dr. Bill Jackson Dr. Joseph E. Johnston Dr. and Mrs. Word Johnston Dr. Emily Landrum Dr. Carlos Latorre Dr. Bruce Longest Dr. Craig Moffett Dr. Teresa Mendenhall Dr. Nell C. Moore The Moore Family Dr. Katie Patterson Dr. Paul Pavlov Dr. Walter Rose The Rose Family Dr. Brent Smith Dr. Jerry Turner Dr. Frank Wade Dr. Jeremy Wells

Past Presidents Honored by ‘70 for 70’ Club Donors List of past MAFP presidents honored by donations in their name, to date: Seiberth S. Kety, MD, 1949-50 – Dr. Brent Smith John B. Howell, MD, 1950-51 – Dr. Brent Smith S. K. Johnson, MD, 1951-52 – Dr. Brent Smith John C. Longest, MD, 1957-58 - Dr. Bruce Longest Joseph E. Johnston, MD, 1967-68 - Dr. and Mrs. Word Johnston, Dr. Frank Wade Eugene F. Webb, MD, 1972-73 - Dr. Walter Rose Walter H. Rose, MD, 1976-77 - Dr. David Wheat, The Rose Family John M. Estess, MD, 1978-79 - Dr. Bill Jackson J. Edward Hill, MD, 1980-81 – The Hill Family; Dr. Sarah Barowka, Dr. Bill Jackson Louis E. Rubenstein, MD, 1982-83 - Dr. Paul Pavlov Eugene G. Wood, MD, 1985-86 - Dr. Walter Rose Leonard H. Brandon, MD, 1986-87 – Dr. Steven Brandon Malcolm S. Moore, Sr., MD, 1988-89 – The Moore Family, Dr. Teresa Mendenhall, Dr. Nell C. Moore D. Stanley Hartness, MD, 1991-92 – Dr. Carlos Latorre, The Hartness Family Edward E. Bryant, MD, 1995-96 - The Browning Family 10

Judith G. Gearhart, MD, 1996-97 - Dr. Albert Gore Family, Dr. Walter Rose George E. Abraham, MD, 1997-98 – Dr. Word Johnston, Dr. Carlos Latorre Word M. Johnston, MD, 1998-99 - Dr. Joseph E. Johnston, Dr. Paul Pavlov R. Lee Giffin, MD, 2000-01 – Dr. Bill Grantham, Dr. Carlos Latorre, Dr. Jerry Turner Timothy J. Alford, MD, 2001-02 – The Alford Family, Dr. Ed Hill Mary Gayle Armstrong, MD, 2003-04 – Dr. Carlos Latorre Randy Easterling, MD, 2004-05 – The Easterling Family, Dr. Carlos Latorre, Dr. Bruce Longest Lucius M. Lampton, MD, 2005-06 – Dr. Carlos Latorre Steven C. Brandon, MD, 2007-08 – Dr. Emily Landrum

Dewitt G. Crawford, MD, 2008-09 – Dr. Susan Chiarito, The Crawford Family, Dr. Jerry Turner John R. Mitchell, MD, 2010-2011 – Dr. James Ervin, Dr. Carlos Latorre, Dr. Bruce Longest Susan A. Chiarito, MD, 2012-2013 – Dr. Carlos Latorre, Dr. Katie Patterson William W. Dowell, MD, 2013-2014 - Dr. Walter Rose Jennifer D. Gholson, MD, 2014-2015 – Dr. Amy Hollman, Dr. Katie Patterson Samuel N. Crosby, MD, 2015-2016 – Dr. Derrick Duffield, Dr. Carlos Latorre Sue H. Simmons, MD, 2016-2017 - Dr. Craig Moffett Katherine Patterson, MD, 2017-18 – Dr. Jennifer Gholson, Dr. Walter Rose David Wheat, MD, 2018-19 – Dr. Carlos Latorre, Dr. Jeremy Wells, Dr. Walter Rose

Join the ‘70 for 70’ Club Today A donation of $70 may be made in honor of any MAFP past president, or the same donation may be made for an ‘Images in Mississippi Medicine’ book. All members are immediately recognized on the MAFP’s website at www.msafp.org/70. Proceeds benefit the MAFP Foundation. Ways to Donate: • Mail donations to MAFP Foundation, 755 Avignon Drive, Ridgeland MS 39157 • Call MAFP at (601) 853-3302 to make a donation over the phone THE MISSISSIPPI FAMILY PHYSICIAN

ACADEMY Spring Conference attendees who donated to the ‘70 for 70’ Club were, from left: Drs. Jennifer Gholson, Lakeisha Chism, Katie Patterson, Cierra Green, Carlos Latorre, Bill Grantham, Ed Hill, Emily Landrum, Susan Chiarito, James Griffin and Steven Brandon.

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Executive Director’s Report 2019

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Beth Embry / Executive Director Our 70th Year as an Academy was a great celebration of family medicine. This journal will highlight our events, but I personally thank you for being a member of the MAFP. As of December 1, MAFP membership is at an alltime high with 1,332 members. Membership growth is just one of the many things MAFP has to celebrate from the past 12 months. ACADEMY Ensure a sustainable, engaged and organized association • As a medium size chapter, MAFP received 1st place in 3 membership categories; 100% of resident membership; and 2nd place in student membership increase • Held membership meeting at MSMA meeting • Had 100% of members report required CME • Celebrated 70th Anniversary of the MAFP • Held 2 committee meetings; 4 board meetings • Officers, board, committee members, and staff made personalized contact with outstanding dues members • 2019 Online Membership Directory offered • MAFP had full delegation at AAFP NCCL • Recognized 27 MAFP members for milestone membership anniversaries ADVOCACY Serving as the unified voice of family physicians in Mississippi • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Received AAFP Advocacy Grant 3 MAFP representatives attended Southeastern Family Medicine Forum 1 MAFP member observed AAFP reference committee MAFP sent MSBML letter for specific compromise on hospice regulations 3 MAFP members testified before MSBML on proposed hospice regulations MAFP sent letter to Governor urging against opting out of the federal supervision rule of CRNA Legislative committee worked through 2,800 plus bills during session MAFP held successful Capitol Day Family Medicine Week declared by Governor Began quarterly meetings with Medicaid FamDocPAC donated to 27 candidates with 13 MAFP members delivering checks 3 MAFP members attended AAFP Advocacy Summit and met with Congressmen 5 MAFP members attended AAFP Congress Created FamDocPAC lapel pin 3 MAFP members participated in AG’s opioid epidemic session

WORKFORCE Expanding the family physician workforce to meet patient and community needs • Presented MAFP opportunities to all

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Family Medicine Residencies MAFP Foundation awarded travel scholarship for AAFP National Conference MAFP Foundation received grant for one externship; assisted with 2 sponsorships MAFP staff present at UMMC Match Day Sponsored 10 medical students as Academy Ambassadors along with 8 residents at MAFP Annual Meeting Sponsored breakfast with AAFP President for students, residents and new physicians Elected 4 residents and 4 students to MAFP and Foundation Boards Residents presented quality improvement projects at MAFP Spring Fling Hosted WC medical students for testing Delivered 30 congratulatory packets with free registration for Annual Meeting to graduating residents Hosted Board Orientation for residents and students

Programs with over 34 physicians and staff PUBLIC AWARENESS Improving public awareness of the roles and position of family physicians • • • • • • • • • •

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Providing education through a variety of delivery mechanisms

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Recognized 2 MAFP members as Fellows MAFP sent three letters of support for AAFP Commissions 217 total attendance at spring meeting; 53 physicians, 89 residents and students, 36 exhibitors, 19 family members, 15 speakers, and 5 staff 502 total attendance at annual meeting; 143 registrants, 71 exhibits, 162 exhibitors, 10 family members, 5 staff and 12 speakers Sponsored Knowledge Self-Assessment 68 attendees for the Opioid Fall Intensive 3 Tobacco Cessation Lunch & Learn

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Bi-weekly newsletter sent to 800 people with 36% open rate Received 21 applications from 16 high schools for David G. Hall Scholarship Offered MAFP sweatshirts and hats Introduced ‘70 for 70’ club to honor MAFP Former Presidents Developed Family Medicine Is campaign on social media and as exhibit Promoted Images in Medicine book 7 Tar Wars presentations made to more than 180 medical students Over 4,220 4th and 5th graders have been reached with Tar Wars message Distributed 6 press releases for award winners and promoted on social media Promoted Live Healthy car tags to new physician and life members Lunch and learn tobacco cessation presentations made to 97 residents, faculty and staff 18 Former Presidents attended the MAFP Annual Meeting Exhibited at MSMA, MOMA, UMMC Update, WC and UMMC Residency Fairs Miss Mississippi presenting Tar Wars to 20 schools Social media followers increased by 37%, website activity increased by 30%

• Annual meeting app doubled users

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FamDocPAC Donates to 27 Candidates

Supported Candidates for Mississippi House of Representatives: Speaker of the House Philip Gunn, Clinton Rep. Nick Bain, Corinth Rep. Christopher Bell, Jackson Rep. Gary Chism, Columbus Rep. Michael Ted Evans, Preston

Rep. John Faulkner, Holly Springs Rep. Jeffrey Guice, Ocean Springs Rep. John Hines, Greenville Rep. Mac Huddleston, Pontotoc Rep. Trey Lamar, Senatobia Rep. Steve Massengill, Hickory Flat Rep. Missy McGee, Hattiesburg Rep. Tom Miles, Forest Rep. Sam Mims, McComb Rep. John Read, Gautier Rep. Jody Steverson, Ripley Rep. Jason White, West Dr. Bill Grantham with Speaker Philip Gunn.

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FamDocPAC’s 11-member Board of Trustees met this past fall to finalize bylaws, approve membership pins and to make decisions on supporting candidates for office in Mississippi. This year marks the first time FamDocPAC has made contributions to races. The committee sent financial contributions to 27 legislative candidates this October. The FamDocPAC’s Bylaws permit participation in legislative, but not statewide, races. Each of the supported candidates below won their race and will serve in the Mississippi Legislature in 2020. Supported Candidates for Mississippi Senate: Sen. Juan Barnett, Hattiesburg Sen. Kevin Blackwell, Southaven Sen. David Blount, Jackson Sen. Briggs Hopson, Vicksburg Sen. Dean Kirby, Pearl Sen. David Parker, Olive Branch Sen. John Polk, Hattiesburg Sen. Derrick Simmons, Greenville Sen. Brice Wiggins, Pascagoula

Dr. Luke Lampton with Chairman Rep. Sam Mims.

Dr. Katie Patterson, FamDocPAC Chair, is known for twisting arms for donations. Dr. Jeremy Wells was her target at the Fall Intensive.

FamDocPAC Board of Trustees Chair ....................................................................................................... Dr. Katie Patterson, Indianola Vice Chair .........................................................................................................Dr. David Wheat, Clinton Sec./Treasurer .................................................................................................... Beth Embry, Exec. Dir. Rep. Congressional District 1 ................................................................... Dr. Bruce Longest, Bruce Rep. Congressional District 2 ......................................................... Dr. Susan Chiarito, Vicksburg Rep. Congressional District 3 ........................................................... Dr. Word Johnston, Mt. Olive Rep. Congressional District 4 ....................................................... Dr. Jeremy Wells, Hattiesburg Rep. At Large .................................................................................................... Dr. Bill Jackson, Corinth Rep. At Large ......................................................................................... Dr. Jennifer Gholson, Summit Ex-Officio .................................................................................................... Dr. Bill Grantham, Brandon Ex-Officio ..................................................................................................... Dr. Brent Smith, Cleveland You may contribute to FamDocPAC with a 1-time donation or in installment payments. Mail a donation to FamDocPAC, 755 Avignon Drive, Ridgeland, MS 39157, or call MAFP at (601) 853-3302 to make a donation by phone.

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Dr. Anna Marie Hailey-Sharp with Rep. Mike Evans.

Rep. Jody Steverson and Dr. Troy Cappleman.

MAFP Delegates Represent You at AAFP

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Dr. John Mitchell and Dr. Katie Patterson / AAFP Delegates

The AAFP Congress of Delegates (COD) wrapped up on September 25 with another interesting and productive Congress in Philadelphia, PA. This year’s delegation consisted of Drs. Katie Patterson, Indianola and John Mitchell, Pontotoc, Delegates; Drs. Susan Chiarito, Vicksburg, and Brent Smith, Cleveland, Alternate Delegates; along with MAFP President Dr. Bill Grantham, Jackson, and Beth Embry, MAFP Executive Director. The congress began on Sunday afternoon with instructional meetings and ended with a Town Hall Meeting led by present and past AAFP leaders facilitating discussions and a Q&A on current topics of interest. A major theme continues to be AAFP’s work to lessen administrative burden and increase family physician reimbursement. As we know, during the Congress future leaders are elected, so much of Sunday afternoon allows time to meet the candidates. Representatives can gain insight on the future leaders’ thoughts and leadership ideas for the challenges that lie ahead. On Monday, after welcoming comments and hearing from guest speakers, the Congress gets down to the real work at hand, discussing proposed resolutions. The Congress is broken down into five reference committees: Practice Enhancement, Advocacy, Health of the

Mississippi’s voting delegation to the AAFP Congress of Delegates, including Drs. Brent Smith, Alternate; Katie Patterson, Delegate; Susan Chiarito, Alternate; and John Mitchell, Delegate. Public and Science, Organization and Finance, and Education. All of the proposed resolutions are assigned to one of these committees for debate, discussion, review and then recommendations to the Congress. Prior to our delegation’s arrival at the Congress in Philadelphia, the delegation divides the reference committee resolutions so that we may review and meet as a group to discuss. Some of the resolutions are more controversial than others, allowing for more efficient utilization of the time at the congress and

MAFP President Dr. Bill Grantham, front left, and Dr. Susan Chiarito, right, visit with Dr. John Mitchell, center left, as he serves as an observer of a reference committee.

ensuring that we have a better grasp on the topics destined to come before us. Reference committee time slots overlap, making it impossible for one person to sit through all the debates, no matter how interesting a session may or may not be. Some of the debates can be quite intense and even colorful at times. During the reference committee sessions, anyone can speak to the topic which can lend itself to unusually long sessions, as was the case this year with the Advocacy Reference Committee. Rather than a normal two hour session, it lasted almost four hours. After a long day of friendly and sometimes not-so-friendly open debate on Monday, we settled into hearing the reference committees’ recommendations and a more defined but limited debate on select resolutions. The most excitement from Tuesday was a fiasco around parliamentary procedures. Don’t you just love those parliamentary rules? The topic itself was one of controversy related to abortion, but the parliamentary process wore everyone down more than the topic. It seemed the fiasco was going to never end and at times it reminded me of a Jerry Clower story where I could hear him say, “Just shoot up here amongst us, somebody’s got to have some relief”. That

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Join us for Capitol Day!

Physicians Attend AAFP Advocacy Summit Mississippi was represented in May by three member family physicians at the AAFP's Family Medicine Advocacy Summit (FMAS) in Washington, D.C. Drs. Jason Dees, New Albany; Sarah Grabmiller, Meridian; and Brent Smith, Cleveland; attended the summit along with hundreds of other family physicians from around the country. The event focused on promoting family medicine to elected officials in addition to political action committee meetings and Capitol Hill visits. Grabmiller and Smith met with Sen. Mississippi doctors in attendance were Drs. Cindy Hyde-Smith and Rep. Bennie Jason Dees, New Albany; Sarah Grabmiller, Thompson during the event. Meridian; and Brent Smith, Cleveland.

Second District Congressman Bennie Thompson, left, with Drs. Grabmiller and Smith.

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Mississippi Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, center, with Drs. Grabmiller and Smith. 15

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too eventually ended as did resolution debate and voting. The work of the Congress can be tiring, sometimes frustrating but always rewarding and it is such an honor to represent the great family physicians of Mississippi. The remainder of the day we heard from the devoted and dedicated candidates. Our resolution on Payment by Health Insurers for Medically Necessary Covered Benefits Ordered by a Duly Licensed Physician was well received by many. There was some interesting discussion surrounding ACO beneficiaries. Our resolution was referred to the Board for further study. As the Congress came to an end, on Wednesday the elections were held and the AAFP elected a new set of leaders to fight our battles and carry the torch of family medicine. Ada Steward, MD of Columbia, South Carolina, was elected as the organization’s first African American female President-Elect. Others elected or announced were Russel Kohl, MD, vice speaker; Alan Schartzstien, MD, speaker, and as board of directors, Andrew Carroll, MD; Steven Furr, MD and Margot Savoy, MD. With these new leaders there will be additional opportunities in 2020 as the longtime CEO of AAFP, Doug Henley, MD announced his retirement. In other business of the Congress, Dr. Jason Dees of New Albany, MS, addressed the group in his capacity as President of the FamMedPAC, the AAFP Political Action Committee. He made a passionate plea for all AAFP members to belong to FamMedPAC with changing political

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Ashley Thompson / Advocacy Director

The MAFP Board of Directors and Legislative Committee had an extremely busy 2019. In January, we hit the ground running as we worked through more than 2,800 bills introduced in the Mississippi Legislature. In January, our Capitol Day was a huge success with 50 physicians, residents, and students attending and representing the interests of Family Medicine. In March, through an amendment offered on the House Floor, we found ourselves in the middle of the old legislative saying – “nothing’s dead until it’s dead, dead, dead.” When the Senate Public Health committee did not pass a bill dealing with a hospice medical director’s prescribing authority, the House added language to a different bill, ensuring continued discussion. Senate Chairmen John Polk (Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency) and Dean Kirby (Public Health) worked with all parties to hear concerns. The Chairmen instructed everyone to work toward a compromise during the summer. Session ended with numerous successes for our physicians’ practices and, most importantly, our patients. With family physicians’ help, we defeated two bills dealing with removing the geographic restrictions of telemedicine networks for insurance reimbursement purposes. While the MAFP understands telemedicine plays a role in a physician’s practice in the 21st Century, we refuse to allow telemedicine to be expanded at the expense of physician practices and on the backs of our patients. There is no substitute for an in-person visit with your family physician, and geographic networks are set up to ensure that a patient is seeing a qualified physician, in-person when one is within a certain mileage of the patient. We worked with the coalition on prohibiting tanning bed use by minors regardless of parental permission. We were also instrumental in working on a bill that would allow for a rural physician scholarship slot, if funded, to be used for a rural psychiatry practice. Hospice Regulations As April and Sine Die passed, the MAFP Legislative Committee’s work did not end. We continued working with the 16

Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure (MSBML) in hopes of finding a compromise regarding a hospice medical director’s prescriptive authority. The Academy worked with members who are also hospice medical directors to understand the nuances of hospice care while hoping to address the concerns of the MSBML. We offered data, factual information, and practical solutions, and we were wellrepresented by Dr. Bill Grantham, MAFP President, Dr. Katie Patterson, Legislative Chair, and Dr. Paul Matherne of Biloxi at the MSBML’s oral hearing. These regulations have not been finalized, and we are still working to reach a compromise that is workable for physicians. Election While 2019 will be remembered for a lot of things, one major issue is the statewide election. All of Mississippi’s statewide offices and every seat in the Senate and House of Representatives was on the ballot in November. In early January, Governor-Elect Tate Reeves will be sworn in, and we look forward to working with Governor Reeves as he begins his Gubernatorial tenure. When the 2020 legislative session convenes, it will do so with 14 new senators (27% will be first-termers) and 25 new representatives (20% first-termers). In addition, there will be a new President of the Senate, Lt. Governor-Elect Delbert Hosemann joining longtime Speaker of the House Philip Gunn. Each of them has the opportunity to choose new committee chairs in 2020. Both the Senate and House will also elect a new President Pro Tempo-

re who will serve as second-in-command. The beginning year of a new legislative term provides the perfect opportunity for Family Physicians to get involved in the legislative process. Make plans to join us for Capitol Day February 13, become an Academy Advocate, sign up to be Doctor of the Day, and join FamDocPAC! These are four easy steps that advance the voice of Family Medicine at the Capitol as we work to protect our physicians’ practices and patients. Medicaid MAFP leaders took part in August and November meetings with the Division of Medicaid and discussed primary care hotbutton issues. At the most recent meeting, MAFP thanked Director Drew Snyder for Medicaid’s assistance with revising the GME policy to supplement hospitals based on a more equitable per-resident rate and to allow the inclusion of new residency training programs. Other discussions included: • Access for direct buy for rural pharmacies on birth control devices • Sending all communication on Medicaid changes directly to the physician so everyone on the team is aware • Recommending a workgroup to see what could be deleted from prior authorizations • Reviewing guidelines of EPSDT to ensure immunization component and parent education is included • Streamlining form for durable medical equipment • Encouraging MCOs to utilize physicians licensed in Mississippi

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New FM Residency Coming to MS Delta A Mississippi Delta Family Medicine necessary steps for launching a new proResidency Program has moved closer to gram. “It has been a process,” she said. The reality the past few months. group put together the consortium and reThe Mississippi Medical Education and ceived formal approval from ACGME, Research Consortium (MS MERC) recently which took almost a year. submitted a formal application and hosted a During the time the group was waiting, site visit with the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). After the ACGME Family Medicine Review Committee has its next meeting in January 2020, MS MERC will know if the new residency program is approved to open its doors with eight new residents per year. The proposed new program will be housed at the old King’s Daughters Hospital in Greenville, now called Delta Regional Medical Center West Campus. “The recent steps are the culmination of 5 years of preparation and work by the Office Dr. Evelyn Walker, Program Director and MAFP Board of Mississippi Physician Member Workforce (OMPW), which long ago iden- Dr. Walker completed training from the tified the Delta as a priority area in need of a National Institute for Program Director residency program,” said Dr. John Mitchell, Development (NIPDD) and received on-the OMPW executive director. -job training at the University of Mississip“The Mississippi Delta in particular has a pi’s Family Medicine program, where she great need,” Mitchell said. “Unless we can completed her own residency in 1989. develop training positions, [doctors] will After consortium approval, the group likely go elsewhere to practice. Statistically then compiled and submitted a comprehenspeaking, about 60 percent of residents will sive program application that included a stay to practice within a 100-mile radius of plan for the entire 3-year curriculum, a list where they trained.” of physicians from numerous specialties MAFP wrote the legislation to create who would train residents, and extensivelyOMPW in the state legislature in 2012 spe- detailed written policies and procedures. cifically to develop new residency programs. After the application was approved in Dr. Evelyn Walker, the Designated In- June 2019, the ACGME site visit was the stitutional Official as well as Program Direc- next step. A visitor came to Greenville Oct. tor for the residency, has been working 29 to meet with the group and see the faciliwith the OMPW for 18 months taking the ty. Dr. Walker said the visitor gave them a

good feeling. “He made us feel so comfortable,” Dr. Walker said. “He was very encouraging.” Mitchell agreed. “The organization, planning and preparation definitely did not go unnoticed by the ACGME site visitor.” Drs. Walker and Mitchell praised the efforts of Julie Paul, education administrator for OMPW; Pam Royston, Partners in Medical Education consultant; and Dr. Lessa Phillips, former UMMC program director, who also participated in the site visit. In January 2020, the ACGME review committee is expected to make a formal announcement about the program. After approval, MS MERC plans to renovate the hospital building to meet the residency program’s needs. And the next step, Dr. Walker said, will be hiring medical personnel and staff. “If we are granted initial accreditation,” Dr. Mitchell said, “the January-July time period will be very busy with fine-tuning the program, development and startup.” If the program receives approval in January, it will be past the deadline to participate in the 2020 MATCH for this year’s medical school graduates. Dr. Walker said the first year, they will likely fill their PGY1 slots with students who participate in the Supplemental Offer and Acceptance Program. Dr. Mitchell said OMPW is also working to develop new family medicine residencies in Gulfport at Gulfport Memorial Hospital, in McComb at Southwest Regional Medical Center, and in Southaven at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Desoto. Programs at Corinth (emergency medicine) and Oxford (internal medicine) are also in the works. “Depending on legislative funding,” Dr. Mitchell said, “[Gulfport Memorial] could start the process in 2020 and could be looking at a 2021 residency starting date.”

Mississippi’s Existing FM Residency Programs Meridian 18 doctors 18

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Students Serve as Academy Ambassadors Ten medical students served as MAFP Student Ambassadors this past summer on a 5-day trip in July to the MAFP Annual Meeting in Destin, FL. After a school year with their noses in a book, the trip enabled them to network and hone their interpersonal skills. The Ambassadors helped MAFP staff by preparing for events, working a booth in the exhibit hall, and selling Draw Down tickets. They also had free time to go to the beach, shop, and eat in Destin. Ambassadors attended education sessions and a breakfast meeting with Dr. John Cullen, President of the American Academy of Family Physicians. As a group, students were taken to dinner by family medicine residency programs and potential employers throughout the week. MAFP helped coordinate those meals to give the students an advantage on networking within the state. MAFP and MAFP Foundation pays for the Ambassadors’ registration, hotel rooms and meals during the meeting. Students must apply by May 1 for the coming year.

Find the Ambassador application at www.msafp.org/ambassador

Student Ambassadors for 2019 included representatives from both of Mississippi’s medical schools. Back: Will Casey (UMMC), Ricky Burgan (WCUCOM), Daulton Newman (UMMC). Middle: Lane Williamson (UMMC) and Louise Stewart (UMMC). Front: Shivanthi Gandhi (UMMC), Maggie Dickerson (UMMC), Shelby Swede (UMMC) and Huong Nguyen (WCUCOM). Not pictured is Kaylie Bradshaw (UMMC).

Prior to their M2 year, two UMMC in Mississippi,” Newman said. health,” Williamson said, “because of the medical students served as Family Medicine “Family medicine is at the top of my in- shortage of women’s health providers in Externs this past summer with the UMMC terest list because of the focus on women’s rural areas.” Department of Family Medicine. Daulton Newman of Eupora and Lane Williamson of Pontotoc were accepted as externs by the department and worked for eight weeks on campus and at MAFP. The externship was funded by the AAFP Foundation, the MAFP Foundation and the UMMC Family Medicine Interest Group. The externs spent time with physicians in clinic, assisted in the classroom, helped with research, and worked as Academy Ambassadors at the Annual Meeting. Newman and Williamson, both recipients of MS Rural Physicians Scholarship Program scholarship awards, have said they hope to be family physicians. “I want to return to my hometown and be on the front line helping regular people Student externs Daulton Newman and Lane Williamson with Dr. Thais Tonore. THE MISSISSIPPI FAMILY PHYSICIAN

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Externs Experience Family Medicine

Good luck to our graduating residents...

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MISSISSIPPI’S GRADUATING RESIDENTS IN FAMILY MEDICINE, Olamide Olu Joshua, Jessica Douglas, Antoinette Renee Taylor, David 2019. EC HealthNet Residency Graduates, Back Row, Drs. Patrick Barber, Green, Sahiba Ahluwalia, Amber Shepard, Olivia Domczewski, Alana Taylor Eisenmenger, and Matthew Ward and Lindsey McCormick. Front Piersanti. North Mississippi Residency Graduates: Top row, Drs. Janee row, Drs. Jenisus Owens and Moumita Biswas. Forrest General Residen- Routh Steele, Nicholas Treece, Kristin Mitchell. Middle row, Drs. Emily cy Graduates Drs. Matthew Phillips, Carlos Prays, Morgan Miller, Daniel Ezell, Angela Payne. Front row, Drs. Joshua Calcote, Susan Williams, Seale, Danisha Stevenson, Ebony Juakali. UMMC Residency Graduates Ethan Tilloson. Drs. Stephen Powell, Kathy Stachowicz, Vineeth-Joseph Sankoorikal,

Residents Experience Annual Meeting in Destin Eleven of Mississippi’s family medicine residents observed speakers and met Mississippi’s practicing family doctors at the MAFP’s Annual Meeting in Sandestin this past July. At the conference, residents were invited to a special breakfast with AAFP President Dr. John Cullen that was available only to medical students, residents, and new physicians. “I just wanted to thank you for such an insightful, educational and enjoyable event,” said Dr. Danielle Parker of EC HealthNet. “I really feel that the topics addressed in the sessions were highly informational and much needed. I have plans to use the information gained as soon as I get back to the clinic. I enjoyed meeting and getting advice from other MAFP members.” Those who attended were: EC HealthNet residents: Drs. Moumita Biswas, Robin Conley, Lindsey McCormick, Danielle Parker. Forrest General residents: Drs. Sarah Hudson and Michael Vanderloo. North Mississippi residents: Dr. Craig Moffett. University of Mississippi residents: Drs. Sahiba Ahluwalia, Jessica Douglas, Vineeth Sankoorikal, and Michael Yeung-Lai-Wah. 20

Residents at Annual Meeting included, back row: Drs. Robin Conley, Danielle Parker, Michael Vanderloo. Front row, Drs. Moumita Biswas, Sarah Hudson, Lindsey McCormick and Craig Moffett. Not pictured are Drs. Sahiba Ahluwalia, Jessica Douglas, Vineeth-Joseph Sankoorikal, and Michael Yeung-Lai-Wah.

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...and welcome to our new residents EC HealthNet

EC HealthNet William Brown, DO Lauderdale, MS Jennifer Geiger, DO Columbia, MS Elena Louie, DO Brooklyn, NY Zeke Nichols, MD Moulton, AL Minh Tan Pham, MD Theodore, AL Areej Tariq, MD Rawalpindi, Pakistan

North MS Nicholas Bondio, DO Kenner, LA Tyler Crosswhite, MD Tupelo, MS Maribeth Hillhouse, MD Madison, MS Anthony Horton, DO Red Bay, AL Torey Krause Collier, MD Ocean Springs,

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North Chesterfield, VA Kelsey Thomas, MD Greenville, MS Kaneisha Thompson, MD Flora, MS

UMMC Karishmaben Amis, MD Vajapur, India Abhishek Chhabra, MD Toronto, Ontario, Canada Shreena Dhawan, MD Toronto, Ontario, Canada Van-vi Le, MD Wesson, MS Oluwasegun Lijofi, MD Bridgeport, CT Jacob B. Morris, MD Brandon, MS Arame Motazedi, MD San Diego, CA Khusbuben Patel, MD

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Forrest General Terra Cody, DO Monticello, MS John Lloyd Martin, DO Hattiesburg, MS Adam Purvis, DO Petal, MS Chris Rawls, MD Magnolia, MS Shomari Thompson Collins, MS Meghan J. Webb, MD Lena, MS

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Carey to Double Medical School Class Size

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Hattiesburg’s William Carey University’s demonstrated commitment to producing and resource for the state – working with College of Osteopathic Medicine announced primary care physicians for underserved the Office of Mississippi Physician Workplans to double its class size over the next populations; 2) its partnerships with state- force, Mississippi Rural Physicians Scholarfour years. level agencies working to- ship Program and Mississippi Osteopathic The medical school ward the same goal; 3) three Medical Association. currently accepts 100 stubuildings that will provide an “We’re receiving calls from hospitals in dents each year. The size of additional 35,000 square feet the Delta, where the need is greatest, asking the incoming class will of classroom, laboratory and for more William Carey students,” Subbarao grow to 150 in the 2020-21 study space; and 4) ample said. “The increase in our class size will help academic year, 175 in 2021financial resources to hire us become the robust pipeline these 22, and 200 in 2022-23. more faculty and provide healthcare providers require.” The effect of this change other assistance to ensure a Dr. Seger Morris, president of the Miswill be to increase total successful program. sissippi Osteopathic Medical Association, enrollment from 400 stu“When the William Carey was among the state-level healthcare offidents to 800 students. University School of Osteo- cials present to offer their congratulations. The news was announced Sept. 9 during pathic Medicine was founded, we made a “We want to congratulate the Carey fama press conference at the University. It fol- promise. It was a promise to graduate pri- ily on this tremendous opportunity to adlowed a Sept. 4 formal authorization for the mary care physicians and have them practice vance healthcare in our state. When Wilchange from the American Osteopathic As- in Mississippi, a state that ranks in the bot- liam Carey accepted its first class of osteosociation’s Commission on Osteopathic Col- tom of the country for access to care,” Sub- pathic medical students, there were fewer lege Accreditation (COCA), the agency that barao said. than 100 osteopathic physicians licensed to governs accreditation of all osteopathic “Mississippi has 59 physicians for every practice in the state – there are now more medical schools in the United States. 100,000 residents. The national average is than 900,” Morris said. “True to longstandIn meetings with COCA last month, Dr. 82. But for the last three years, William Car- ing traditions, we know that osteopathic Italo Subbarao, dean of the WCU College of ey has placed 78 percent of its graduates into physicians are more likely to deliver services Osteopathic Medicine, highlighted four fac- primary care residency programs. In doing in primary care specialties and in the most tors supporting the expansion: 1) WCU’s so, we have become a strategic repository rural and underserved areas.”

MAFP Hosts Family Medicine Events

About 90 student members joined the MAFP this past fall as a direct result of 2 lunch presentations given by our own Academy Ambassadors and MAFP staff. The Family Medicine luncheon for UMMC M1 students was held in August, 30 students joined at the event. In October, a luncheon was held for William Carey University COM students, and 60 students became members. This interest from student members has translated into a winning tradition by MAFP on a national level. MAFP earned the second place award for the highest rate of increase in student membership among chapters of the same size. At UMMC, the MAFP Foundation and the Family Medicine Interest Group (FMIG) partnered to provide lunch for 165 new first-year medical students. Presentations from MAFP and student members discussed their experienced with MAFP and encouraged others to join. FMIG president Weston Eldridge and MS Rural Physicians Scholars Program director Wahnee Sherman gave presentations in addition to MAFP. At William Carey, MAFP provided lunch for more than 100 OMS I and II students on campus. Besides a presentation about the Academy, MAFP staff discussed Tar Wars with the students to prepare them to teach schoolchildren to be tobacco-free. The Academy also had a presence at residency fairs for both medical schools with a booth and staff members promoting family medicine and giving away prizes. 22

Above, students Allison DeHart , Kaitlyn Warren, and Elizabeth Voirol show off the MAFP membership applications they helped gather during MAFP’s visit to William Carey in October. Below, a group of WCUCOM students visit the MAFP office once a month for testing during the school year.

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Above: Faculty and students pictured at Family Medicine Day in August at UMMC, including Dr. Sheree Melton, Weston Eldridge, Caleb Barnes, Louise Stewart, Daulton Newman, Will Casey and Yousef Hreish. Below: FMIG chapter members participated in UMMC’s Spooky U event dressed as Angry Birds characters.

FMIG, ACOFP Elect Officers

UMMC FMIG officers for 2019-20, including faculty advisor Dr. Sheree Melton, Lane Williamson (cotreasurer), Jordan Jackson (events), Kaylie Bradshaw (events), Nathaniel Sparks (class representative), LilyFran McCrory (secretary), Weston Eldrige (president), Jenni Kate Miles (community service), Daulton Newman (community service), and Charlie Dean (treasurer).

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Pictured are WCUCOM’s 2019-20 ACOFP-MS student chapter officers, including Kaitlyn Warren (secretary), Elizabeth Voirol (president), and Allison DeHart (vice president).

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The Family Medicine Interest Group (FMIG) at University of Mississippi School of Medicine was recently recognized by the American Academy of Family Physicians at the FMIG Program of Excellence awards for its outstanding community service, one of only 9 chapters recognized nationwide. The chapter received the award for Honorable Mention for Community Service. Charlie Dean, an M4 and FMIG member, (pictured above) attended the AAFP National Conference for Residents & Students in Kansas City to accept the award. Congratulations to last year's president Will Casey, UMMC faculty Dr. Sheree Melton, staff member Beth Wilson and current FMIG President Weston Eldridge for your success!

Spring Fling nears 100 attendees

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MAFP’s Spring Fling had almost 100 resident and student attendees, making it the largest Spring Fling ever. A crawfish boil kicked things off on Friday night. Saturday, residents attended sessions on contract negotiation, risk management and debt reduction. Many residents also presented Quality Improvement posters. Students heard speakers on technology, and how to be a ‘rock star’ doctor. They attended procedural workshops on casting/ splinting, defibrillator training, tourniquets and sports injuries.

Glenda Sharp of Hattiesburg Clinic talks with resident Dr. Michael Yeung-Lai-Wah of UMMC.

State Board of Medical Licensure staff members talked with resident Dr. Danielle Parker of EC HealthNet.

Drs. Chris Boston, Lauren O’Malley, Jeremy Wells and Brent Smith taught the ‘Real-Life Hero Training’ procedural workshop.

Group photo of student and resident attendees. There were 99 registrants. 24

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Resident Drs. Ashley Alphonse, Craig Moffett, Lilian Massihi, and Abdu Abdallah Ahmed.

Resident Drs. Jessica Douglas, Michael YeungLai-Wah, and Vineeth-Joseph Sankoorikal.

Dr. Brent Smith, center foreground, instructs students and residents how to immobilize a spinal injury.

Dr. Chris Boston instructs resident Drs. Mitul Patel and Michael Yeung-Lai-Wah.

Students learned the basics of casting and splinting at a procedural workshop.

Student, Resident Board Members Eight members were elected at - Jordan Jackson, UMMC (alternate) Spring Fling in April to represent Foundation Board students and residents on our boards. - Dr. Michael Vanderloo, Forrest Four students and four residents General FM Residency (voting) began serving on their respective - Dr. Craig Moffett, North MS FM boards this summer as either voting Residency (alternate) or alternate members. - Richard Burgan, WCUCOM (voting) Those elected for 2019-20 are: - Kaylie Bradshaw, UMMC (alternate) MAFP Board - Dr. Michael Yeung-Lai-Wah, UMMC FM Residency (voting) - Dr. Danielle Parker, EC HealthNet Right: Resident and student board members, back row: Moffett, Yeung-LaiFM Residency (alternate) Wah, Parker and Vanderloo. Front row: - Huong Nguyen, WCUCOM Burgan, Nguyen, Bradshaw, Jackson. (voting) THE MISSISSIPPI FAMILY PHYSICIAN

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So Myung Park, Ajay Pradhan, Kim Ngan Vu, and Christina Chantha- Brian Barbara, John Barbara, Jay Napolitano, Hayden Ivey, Christian nivong at the Crawfish Boil. Scott, Andrew Shevitz at the Spring Fling.

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Crawfish, Networking at Spring Conference Saturday, after MAFP President Dr. Da- on the topics of Domestic Violence, EffiActive physicians attending this year’s MAFP Spring Conference in Jackson saw a vid Wheat of Clinton called the conference cient Precepting, Fee for Service vs. Valuevaried lineup of speakers, networked with to order, physicians took part in continuing Based Care, Risk Management, and Direct students and residents, and enjoyed seeing education sessions and visited with 17 ex- Primary Care. Sunday, with the residents’ and students’ hibitors in the exhibit hall. Education sesold friends. More than 40 family physicians and oth- sions included those on Vaping and JUUL- event over, the focus of each session was er medical professionals attended the April ing Risks, Fatty Liver Disease, Hormone information for active physicians. Sunday’s 12-14 event in Jackson which featured 11 Replacement, and How to Be a Rock Star topics included Psoriasis, Dermatology Update, Influenza Vaccination, and Sickle Cell Doctor. hours of CME credit. During Saturday’s procedural work- Disease. Friday night’s crawfish boil at The Lake House featured great food catered by MAFP shops, practicing physicians again rubbed member physician Dr. Brad Suggs of elbows with residents and students to learn Spring Conference 2020 Flowood. There was live music and relaxed about Real-Life Hero Training, including April 17-19, Jackson, MS time to talk with other physicians, residents defibrillator use, spinal injury immobilizawww.msafp.org/spring and students. Many attendees brought a tion, casting and splinting, and tourniquets. Afternoon breakout sessions were held guest to the social.

Dr. Katrina Poe bandages Dr. Jennifer Gholson during the Real Life Hero Training workshop.

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Enjoying the crawfish boil are Drs. Emily Landrum, Katie Patterson, Ed Hill and his wife Jean, Delores Arnett and Dr. Bill Arnett.

Dr. Brad Suggs cooked at the Friday night crawfish boil.

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Six family physicians traveled to Kansas City in April to represent the MAFP at two American Academy of Family Physicians meetings in Kansas City, Mo. Dr. James Griffin of New Augusta, vice president, attended AAFP's Annual Chapter Leader Forum April 24-26. Along with Beth Embry, executive director, he learned about board leadership and attended plenary sessions and awards luncheons. MAFP was recognized with four awards for retaining and recruiting members in 2018. Five other physicians took part in the AAFP National Conference of Constituency Leaders which garners involvement for traditionally under-served parts of the AAFP membership, including women, minorities, international medical graduates, LGBTQ physicians and new physicians. Mississippi was proud to send a delegate for each constituency this year, including: Drs. Lakeisha Chism of Verona, Anna Marie Hailey-Sharp of Preston, Tobe Momah of Jackson, Katie Patterson of Indianola, and Jeremy Wells of Hattiesburg. "At these national events, we are on equal footing, if not higher, because of MAFP's efforts to have full attendance,” Dr. Wells said. “Only half of states sent a full delegation to this conference and we were one of them." "I learned how to write resolutions and I learned the process of how issues that affect under-represented groups in medicine are brought to the attention of the

Mississippi’s physician representatives in Kansas City at the AAFP National Conference of Constituency Leaders in April were: Drs. James Griffin, Katie Patterson, Anna Marie Hailey-Sharp, Jeremy Wells, Lakeisha Chism, and Jason Dees. AAFP in order to bring about change," Dr. Chism said. "Listening to and learning from other physicians across the United States helped me to think of health care on a more national and global scale." Collaborating with physicians from other states was a benefit, Dr. Momah said. "I was very impressed with the camaraderie displayed at the NCCL," he said. "I enjoyed the speeches from the AAFP president, CMS regional director, and the guest speaker from Swedish Medical in Seattle, Washington, on burnout." The conference was impressive, Dr. Hailey-Sharp explained. "I learned so much about different viewpoints, writing resolutions, and how important it is for family physicians from across the country to come together to improve policies that will, in turn, allow us to provide better care for our patients."

Beth Embry and Dr. James Griffin attended the AAFP Annual Chapter Leader Forum in Kansas City in April. "It truly is an eye-opening, valuable experience," Dr. Chism said.

Be a NCCL Representative Interested? Contact us: beth@msafp.org Event is April 23-25, 2020, Kansas City

Docs Represent MS at Southeastern FM Forum MAFP’s three top officers represented Mississippi at the Southeastern Family Medicine Forum (SEFMF) in Asheville, NC, in August. Dr. Bill Grantham, MAFP President; Dr. James Griffin, President-Elect; and Beth Embry, Executive Director, attended. Annually the SEFMF brings executive staff and physician leaders from 12 state chapters together to share best practices related to health care and legislative topics, and to learn about issues occurring in southeastern states. The Forum also offers attendees the opportunity to exchange ideas. Hosted by the North Carolina AFP chapter, CME sessions, advocacy sessions and national policy updates were on the agenda during the event. Dr. Grantham served on a panel with physicians from three other states and discussed physician workforce. Dr. Grantham shared the success of the MS Rural Physicians Scholarship Program and the Office of Mississippi Physician Workforce. THE MISSISSIPPI FAMILY PHYSICIAN

Drs. Wes Dean of Tennessee, MAFP President-Elect James Griffin, MAFP President Bill Grantham, and John Neigs of Alabama discuss key issues before an advocacy panel. Twelve states were represented at the meeting. 27

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Annual Meeting Was High-Flying Fun

This past summer, MAFP invited physi- as live raffles for 19 donated items and packcians to soar above the crowds with a ages, plus a silent auction for two donated “Come Fly With MAFP” theme at the An- oil paintings. nual Meeting held July 20-24 in Sandestin, The meeting culminated in the Annual FL. The high-flying atmosphere led to fami- Dinner which featured a buffet and a special MAFP 70th Anniversary cake for dessert. ly fun amid educational and social events. There were 143 registrants, 71 exhibits, MAFP’s oldest past president, Dr. Joe John162 exhibitors, 180 family members, 5 staff ston of Mt. Olive had the honor of giving a and 12 speakers for a total of 502 in attend- special toast for the anniversary. ance. Our Mississippi physicians were Awards were announced at the dinner joined by physicians from Alabama, Arkan- including the Family Physician of the Year, sas, Florida, Louisiana and Tennessee. We New Physician of the Year, and Military had 19 first-time attendees and 14 new phy- Award. (See pages 32-35.) Members with anniversaries were recognized, new officers sicians at the event. Prior to the kick-off of the meeting, a and board members took the oath of office, Knowledge Self-Assessment on Mental and MAFP President Dr. Bill Grantham was sworn in as MAFP’s 70th president. (see Health was held on Saturday. The meeting offered attendees 17.25 pages 6-7). hours of CME on widely-varied subjects as diabetes, CBD oil, pelvic pain, atopic dermatitis, and shark bites. Registrants were greeted in the convention center lobby by large airplane decorations and photo backdrops. Incorporating the ‘Come Fly With MAFP’ theme, Family Fun Night featured an airplane flight theme. Dr. David Wheat, MAFP president, dressed in a flight suit and handed each child MAFP wings as they entered the event. Kid-friendly food, games, tattoos, face painting, airbrushed t-shirts, giveaways and karaoke added to the fun. Exhibitors at the event took part in meals and entertainment in the ballroom. Physician members held their Annual Business Session on Tuesday where they voted for officers and new board members, debated resolutions and heard reports from medical schools and residency programs. During the week, families attended morning yoga sessions, spouse bingo, and the Dr. Justin Smith and his son. Academy Amazing Race competition. The golf tournament had great weather, and participants enjoyed Marina Bay Day. The President’s Reception and Draw Down in the ballroom Tuesday night featured the live $10,000 Draw Down as well

Katie Adeline, Jake, and Lucy Suggs.

Capital Ortho booth at the exhibit hall.

Dr. Scott Kelly with his family completing a challenge at the Academy Amazing Race.

Fond Farewell

Dr. Troy Kilpatrick, 93, of Pinson,

Alabama, died February 3. He is survived by his wife, Debbie, two children, four grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Dr. Kilpatrick attended the Annual Meeting for many years in Florida and was distinguished by his ever-present bolo tie. 28

Samuel Patterson (middle) at Family Fun Night as Maggie Dickerson looks on.

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Attendees posed for a group photo.

Dr. Patrick Whipple and his son kayaking at Marina Bay Day .

The Vanderloo clan, including brothers Dr. Michael and Dr. John, spouses and kids.

Playing in the Golf Tournament: John Pittman, Taylor Earhart, Dr. Kerry Lee, Winston Lee.

Chelsea Wells, center, led yoga classes each morning for attendees.

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Dr. David Wheat, right, wore a flight suit and greeted kids at the Family Fun Night.

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Opioids: Topic of Fall Intensive in Jackson

‘Informed Opioid Prescribing’ was the addition to family physicians, all earning 6 prescribing regulations in Mississippi,” one topic of the 1-day MAFP Fall Intensive that CME credits. attendee said. “I will be better able to be in aimed to give physicians all the opioid conThe MSBML was represented at the compliance with them.” tinuing education hours they needed to seminar by Dr. Kenneth Cleveland who In addition to Dr. Cleveland, five other meet their requirements from the MS State appeared at an interactive session moderat- well-versed speakers addressed the group Board of Medical Licensure. ed by MAFP President Dr. Bill Grantham. on topics like Psychology of Pain, PrescribThe seminar was held November 2 in Dr. Cleveland answered questions about the ing Documentation, Back Pain, Balancing Jackson with 68 attendees and 11 exhibitors enforcement of the Board’s opioid policies. Risks and Benefits of Opioids, and the Depresent. Other specialties were welcome in “[I got] a better understanding of the partment of Justice and Opioids.

MS Office of Rural & Primary Care’s Dawn Cuello punches a card for an attendee.

Attendees listened to speakers and kept up with slides on their tablets, laptops or phones.

Husband-and-wife duo Kim Simnicht and Dr. Keith Simnicht both attended.

Attendees Dr. Shanti Pandey of Fayette and her son, Dr. Salil Tiwari of Jackson.

Dr. Bill Grantham, right, moderated a Q&A session with MSBML Director Dr. Kenneth Cleveland. 30

Those attendees with a MAFP Live Health car tag gathered for a photo, including Drs. John Mitchell, Bill Grantham, Steven Brandon, Carlos Latorre, Anna Marie Hailey-Sharp, Jeremy Wells, Katie Patterson, Kelly Shoemake Tullos, Evelyn Walker, James Griffin and Susan Chiarito.

Drs. Bruce Longest of Bruce and Dennis Adams of Mendenhall.

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Beebe, Johnston Recognized By ABFM

Two legendary family physicians from was recognized as the oldest living past Dr. Johnston practiced family medicine Mississippi were recognized recently by the chair of ABFM. The two are the only Mis- in Mt. Olive beginning in 1956 and served American Board of Family Medicine at a sissippi physicians to have served as chair. for 57 years. He was honored by MAFP as past chairs meeting. Dr. Beebe retired in 2017 as Chair and Family Physician of the Year in 1980 and ABFM hosted a 50th Anniversary Cele- Professor of the UMMC Department of served as MAFP president in 1967-68. bration in October in Lexington, KY. Past Family Medicine after ten years. Prior to Johnston attended MAFP’s Annual Meeting chairs were recognized, including Dr. Diane that she had served as Vice Chair for 21 in July and, as the oldest MAFP member at Beebe of Ocean Springs and Dr. Joseph E. years. Beebe directed UMMC’s Family Med- the event, gave a rousing toast to the Johnston of Mt. Olive. At age 91, Johnston icine residency program from 1995-2007. MAFP’s 70th anniversary.

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As the elder statesman at the MAFP Annual Dinner in July, Dr. Johnston gave a special 70th anniversary toast.

Beebe and Johnston with their spouses at the ABFM 50th anniversary gala: Dr. Diane Beebe, Dr. Joseph Johnston, Mary Johnston and Bill King.

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Drs. Diane Beebe and Joseph Johnston at the ABFM 50th Anniversary in October.

Dr. Bill Jackson Named Family Physician of the Year their communities. Dr. Jackson is a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians who has served the people of Corinth and the surrounding area since 1976. He is affiliated with Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth. Dr. Jackson graduated from Walnut High School, Northeast Mississippi Community College (NEMCC) and Mississippi State University before going on to the University of Mississippi School of Medicine. After graduating medical school in 1975, he completed an internship at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis, TN,

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William G. Jackson of Corinth, was honored as Mississippi’s Family Physician of the Year 2019 at the Mississippi Academy of Family Physicians (MAFP) Annual Meeting in July. The John B. Howell, MD, Memorial Award, as it is formally known, was first given in 1977 in memory of Dr. Howell, a pioneer in the practice of family medicine and long-time delegate to the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP). The individuals who have held the title exemplify the most outstanding qualities of a family physician. They are admired by their peers and looked up to by citizens of

and returned to Mississippi to practice. Dr. Jackson has been involved in the Mississippi Academy of Family Physicians for many years. Following service as a board member, he held every Academy office while working his way up to President in 2002-03. He also represented Mississippi nationally as an alternate delegate to the AAFP Congress of Delegates. Dr. Jackson is also a member of the Mississippi State Medical Association, past president of the Alcorn County Medical Club, and previously served as Chief of Staff at Magnolia Regional Health Center. But what really sets him apart as a natural selection for Family Physician of the Year is his commitment to community. He is currently active in the City of Corinth Historical Commission, the Siege and Battle of Corinth Commission, and the Yocona Area Council for Boy Scouts of America. He is a past chair of the NEMCC Development Foundation Board, and a past president of both the Corinth YMCA and the Boys Club of Corinth. Dr. Jackson is active in training future physicians by precepting third year medical students from both the University of Mississippi School of Medicine and the Magnolia Regional Health Center Internal Medicine program. He has previously served on the National Alliance on Mental Illness in Corinth and is actively involved at the First United Methodist Church of Corinth. Jackson is no stranger to awards, having been honored as NEMCC’s Alumni of the Year and inducted to NEMCC’s Alumni Hall of Fame. He received the Derrick

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Award for Information and Quality Healthcare, and was honored by the Rotary Club with its Humanitarian Award and Paul Harris Fellow Award. Dr. Jackson is married to his college sweetheart, Linda Gene. Their three daughters are Candace Marlar (Josh), Lindsey Jackson and Morgan Williams (Kevin). Their grandchildren include Jackson Marlar, Hilton Marlar and Eleanor Williams.

Dr. Tim Alford, the 2018 honoree, presents Dr. Jackson with the award.

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Dr. Jackson and his wife Linda Gene.

Dr. Jackson and his family. Front row: Morgan J. Williams, Eleanor Williams, Lindsey Jackson, Candace J. Marlar, Jackson Marlar. Back row, Kevin Williams, Dr. Bill Jackson, Hilton Marlar, Linda Gene Jackson. THE MISSISSIPPI FAMILY PHYSICIAN

Smith, Carlton Earn New, Military Awards

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Dr. Brent Smith, New Physician of the Year 2019

P. Brent Smith, MD, MSC, FAAFP, of Cleveland, was honored as New Physician of the Year 2019 by the Mississippi Academy of Family Physicians (MAFP) at its Annual Meeting in July. Individuals who earn the New Physician award must have completed residency or extended training seven years ago or less, must be community leaders who prioritize patients in their care, and they must make a contribution to the family medicine profession. Dr. Smith was chosen by a committee of physicians from nominations submitted by members. A native of Cleveland, Dr. Smith has served as a family physician at Family Medical Clinic in Cleveland since 2014. He has completed specialized training in sports medicine and serves as the team physician for both the Cleveland High School and Bayou Academy. Dr. Smith is Director of Acute Care at North Sunflower Medical Center in Ruleville, where he also serves as an emergency room physician. Dr. Smith earned a medical degree from the University of Mississippi School of Medicine and completed his residency in Family Medicine at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. He then completed a 1-year Sports Medicine fellowship at the University of Alabama College of Community and Health Sciences. Active in the Mississippi Athletic Trainer’s Association (MATA), Dr. Smith was honored with the MATA Sports Medicine Person of the Year award in 2017. While he was a resident, he received the Gary W. Jefcoats, DO, Resident Teaching Award and the AMA-RFS Paul Ambrose Award for Leadership Among Residents. A leader on the national level, Dr. Smith served for 6 years on the board of trustees for the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) Foundation, serving as the organization’s national president in 2018. During his residency, he served as a resident member on the AAFP Board of Directors. Dr. Smith has served as a member of the MAFP Board of Directors as an at34

Dr. P. Brent Smith of Cleveland, left receives his New Physician of the Year award from 2018 winner Dr. Jeremy Wells.

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Dr. Scott Carlton, Military Award 2019

Army components. Upon enlisting in the National Guard in 1979 he trained to be a Special Forces medic and reach the rank of specialist. Then while an undergraduate at MSU, he enrolled in Army ROTC and received his first commission as an Infantry Lieutenant. After his acceptance to medical school, he had to transfer from the National Guard to the Army Reserve in order to receive a medical scholarship. Upon medical school graduation, he was recommissioned as a Captain and served a total of 9 years on active duty. He was first an intern, then a resident, and finally a Family Physician reaching the rank of major. In 1999, Dr. Carlton left the Army and settled into Family Practice Clinic in Columbia, Miss. In 2010, he felt the call to serve and once

again joined the Mississippi Army National Guard, where he is now a Colonel serving as a field surgeon during his weekend drills and deployments. Involved in leadership roles in the medical community, Dr. Carlton has served six years on the MAFP Board of Directors, representing two different districts in the state. He is a member of the Central Mississippi Medical Society and the Mississippi State Medical Association. Dr. Carlton helps medical students interested in family medicine, serving as a preceptor for students at both Mississippi medical schools. Dr. Carlton and his wife, Judge Virginia Carlton, have three children, Rachel, Read and Phoebe.

Dr. Hammack Earns Degree of Fellow Stephen Hammack, MD, FAAFP, of Kosciusko was honored with the AAFP Degree of Fellow at the MAFP Annual Meeting in July. AAFP President Dr. John Cullen conferred the degree in person to Dr. Hammack at the Annual Dinner. Dr. Hammack practices with Premier Medical Group in Kosciusko. He has been a member of MAFP since 2007.

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large director and was recently elected to represent Mississippi as an alternate delegate to the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) Congress of Delegates. He recently completed five years of service on the MAFP Foundation Board of Trustees. Smith is involved in the American Medical Association and Mississippi State Medical Association, having served as a resident member of the MSMA Board of Trustees, and as a representative of the Delta Medical Society to the MSMA Annual Session. His other professional involvement includes chairing the Sports Medicine Advisory Committee for the Mississippi High School Activities Association, and membership in the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine. Dr. Smith has earned two undergraduate degrees from Ouachita Baptist University in addition to his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Mississippi School of Medicine. He also holds a master’s degree in clinical education from the University of Edinburgh in Scotland and a master’s degree in healthcare law from the University of Oklahoma.

Drs. Hammack and Cullen

18 Former Presidents Gather

Scott A. Carlton, MD, of Jackson, has received the Mississippi Academy of Family Physicians (MAFP) Military Award for 2019. Dr. Carlton is a board-certified family physician at MEA Medical Clinic, a service of St. Dominic’s Hospital. He currently ranks as Colonel and a Field Surgeon in the Medical Command of the Mississippi Army National Guard (MS ARNG). A native of Greenville, Dr. Carlton is a graduate of Greenville High School and Mississippi State University. He went on to complete his medical doctorate at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Dr. Carlton completed an internship in family medicine at Martin Army Community Hospital in Fort Benning, Georgia, and his residency in family medicine at Tripler Army Medical Center in Honolulu, Hawaii. While full-time in the military, he treated patients while stationed in Hanau, Germany, for several years. Dr. Carlton’s military service has allowed him to seamlessly move among

Wearing their signature green jackets, former presidents attending the dinner at the Annual Meeting, back row: Drs. Stanley Hartness, Word Johnston, Joe Johnston, Steven Brandon, Tim Alford, Bill Jones, Susan Chiarito, Bill Jackson, Jennifer Gholson. Middle row, Drs. David Wheat, John Hassell and John Mitchell. Front row, Drs. Sue Simmons, Katie Patterson, Mary Gayle Armstrong and Dwalia South. Not pictured, but present at the Annual Meeting: Drs. Charles Brock and Louis Rubenstein. MAFP had great participation and attendance this year from past presidents. During the Annual Meeting in Sandestin, the group gathered at a Past President’s Breakfast that was also open to past Academy Award winners.

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Tar Wars Continues to Reach Thousands of Kids

Thanks to grants from the MAFP Foun- effects. Then Hyer hit the ground running, their Family Medicine rotation. William dation, made possible by the MS Depart- booking schools all over the state. Carey University College of Osteopathic ment of Health Office of Tobacco Control “I had the most Spann-tastic time pre- Medicine (WCUCOM) requires 1st- and and the Vicksburg Medical Foundation, senting Tar Wars to the fourth and fifth 2nd-year medical students to give presentathousands of Mississippi schoolchildren are graders at Spann Elementary School,” Hyer tions in the Pine Belt and in the Delta. hearing about the dangers of tobacco use said after one of her presentations. “Getting from Miss Mississippi. to partner with the Mississippi Academy of Tar Wars By the Numbers Mary Margaret Hyer of Hattiesburg, Family Physicians on this project has been Total Students Reached Last Year* ........ 10,928 Miss Mississippi 2019-20, will make 20 Tar one of the greatest blessings of my year Presentations Made Last Year* .................... 204 Wars presentations at schools across the as Miss Mississippi, so far. Young MississipBy WCUCOM Students ...............................30 state during the school year. Her talks help pi students, like the ones I met at Spann By UMMC Students .................................. 144 Mississippi Schools Reached ....................... 123 promote one of family medicine’s most im- today, and the wonderful individuals who *July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2019 portant messages for kids: avoid tobacco. educate and enrich them make me so proud To further its mission, the MAFP Foun- of our state and its incredibly bright future.” dation awards the grant to the Miss MissisThe Foundation’s Tar Wars outreach sippi organization. Not only does the anti- does not end with Miss Mississippi. Univertobacco message go directly to schoolchil- sity of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) dren, but the attention given to the school requires each 3rd-year medical student to visits many times gets local media attention. give a Tar Wars presentation as part of It’s an MAFPF investment that pays off. Hyer met this summer with MAFP staff to discuss tobacco education and ways she could personalize her talk. She is the daughter of a pulmonologist and received additional advice from her dad about tobacco’s As part of her Tar Wars presentation, Mary Margaret Hyer discusses healthy lung function.

Third-year medical students at UMMC receive their Tar Wars supply bags at the orientation for their family medicine rotation in June 2019.

Miss Mississippi Mary Margaret Hyer with children from Clarkdale Elementary School in Meridian after a Tar Wars presentation.

Miss Mississippi Mary Margaret Hyer was welcomed by students from Spann Elementary School in Jackson for a Tar Wars presentation.

Dewitt G. Crawford, MD, Scholarship Awarded to Biswas

Peggy Crawford, left and Dr. Moumita Biswas at Annual Meeting in Sandestin. 36

Dr. Moumita Biswas of EC HealthNet Family Medicine Residency was honored as the 2019 Dewitt G. Crawford MD scholarship. The annual award sponsors a deserving resident to attend the MAFP Annual Meeting. Recipients must exhibit leadership gained through life experience and show a commitment to involvement as a future MAFP leader. It is named for Dr. Crawford, past MAFP president and a past Family Physician of the Year honoree. Funds were given by his wife Peggy. Dr. Biswas graduated from Millsaps College, earned a master’s degree from the University of Mississippi Medical Center, and completed her medical degree from William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine. She recently completed residency and now works at MEA in Yazoo City. THE MISSISSIPPI FAMILY PHYSICIAN

Draw Down, Auction, Raffle Raise $39,130 medical students before and at the event. The Draw Down was emceed by former MAFPF executive director Julie Humphreys aided by several medical students. To create interest throughout the evening, at specified intervals the Draw Down paused and Dr. Brad Suggs, Foundation president, held a drawing for one of the raffle items. Splitting the $10,000 as winners of the Draw Down were: Drs. John Hassell, Kelly

Dr. Craig Moffett won the MAFP mug and book raffle item.

Shoemake Tullos, Terry Pitts, Jack Evans, John Mitchell, and Rita Redd. The first four physicians went in together to purchase group tickets and split winnings, and two of their group’s tickets were drawn. The MAFP Foundation uses the money from these fund raisers to pay for a high school scholarship, sponsor medical student lunches, award scholarships for medical students and residents to attend family medicine conferences, and more.

Drs. Jessica Douglas and Sahiba Ahluwalia, left, look at a raffle item with Samuel Patterson and Dr. Katie Patterson.

Foundation president Dr. Brad Suggs called out raffle winners.

Mitchell Awarded David G. Hall, MD, Scholarship

Sarah Mitchell of Brandon was selected as the 2019 David G. Hall, MD, scholarship winner, awarded by the MAFP Foundation. Mitchell, the daughter of Joseph and Donna Mitchell, graduated from Brandon High School and is a freshman at the University of Southern Mississippi. She was ranked sixth in her BHS class of 356, was named to the Hall of Fame, the 30-Plus Act Club and was elected Who’s Who ‘Most Service Oriented.’ She was named one of only 50 Lott Leadership scholars and received the Distinguished Service Award for volunteering more than 200 service hours during her high school career. She was on the Mock Trial Team, served as president of the Key Club and was an officer in other groups. THE MISSISSIPPI FAMILY PHYSICIAN

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The MAFP Foundation grossed $39,130 at this year’s draw down and silent auction/raffle held during the Annual Meeting in July. The Draw Down sold 181 tickets and netted $22,500 after paying out winnings, the Silent Auction/Raffle raised $6,500, and the golf pink tees netted $330. The raffle component was added this year to provide fun for attendees and to provide a way for participants to make small donations. Tickets were sold in packs of 5 for $25. Most of the 19 raffle items were donated by members and businesses. Purchasers dropped their tickets in the individual bowls of the items they wanted. Raffle items included a party donated by The Lake House, a Gulf Shores stay donated by The Lodge, a weekend at Sandestin, and much more. Two paintings donated by Dr. Charles Guess were part of the Silent Auction and both sold for well over the minimum bids required. A total of 81 Draw Down tickets were sold by Foundation Board members and

Family Physician Pens History Book

A family physician from Pike County top national prize for the best of profession- enjoyed reading about the history of medihas written an award-winning book chroni- al association publications. cine in Mississippi,” said Glenda Sharpe of cling Mississippi’s medical history. “The book reveals that medicine played Hattiesburg Clinic, who purchased six copDr. Luke Lampton of Magnolia, MAFP a vital role in the broader history of our ies. “I know the physicians I am giving it to past president and past Family Physician of state,” Dr. Lampton said. “Education, poli- will appreciate it...and love it as much as I the Year, teamed up with Karen Evers of tics, race, poverty, and public health come do.” Mississippi State Medical Association forth on every page.” Images in Mississippi Medicine Book (MSMA) to write Images in Mississippi MediWhen offered for sale at the MAFP’s $50 from MAFP cine, a photographic guide to the history of spring and fall conferences, many physicians medicine in our state. Published by MSMA, and attendees purchased one or two for gifts Proceeds benefit the MAFP Foundation. the book earned a gold award from the Co- for co-workers or family members. www.msafp.org/donate lumbia Books Association Trends Contest, a “I am enchanted by this book and have

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Left: The Images in Mississippi authors signed books at the Spring Conference, From left, Karen Evers and Drs. Luke Lampton and Lindsey McCormick. Far Right: Dr. Luke Lampton signs books at an event at the Two Museums in Jackson.

Foundation Board of Directors 2019-20

PRESIDENT Jeremy Wells, MD

EX-OFFICIO David Wheat, MD

VICE PRESIDENT Melissa Stephens, MD

SEC/TREASURER Lakeisha Chism, MD

MEMBER Sarah Barowka, MD

MEMBER Jonathan Buchanan, MD

MEMBER Susan Chiarito, MD

MEMBER Thais Tonore, MD

MEMBER Kelly Tullos, MD

MEMBER Patrick Whipple, MD

RESIDENT MEMBER Michael Vanderloo, DO

ALT. RESIDENT Craig Moffett, DO

STUDENT MEMBER Ricky Burgan, WCUCOM Student

ALT. STUDENT Kaylie Bradshaw, UMMC Student

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In Memory of Two Prominent Physicians Two of Mississippi’s well-known family physicians passed away recently.

David Lee Clippinger, MD

sissippi Sen. Thad Cochran with the dedication and renaming of the Iuka Airport to Kelly Segars Field. Segars also founded the Iuka-based First American National Bank, serving as president and chairman for 50 years. He owned two radio stations, an insurance company and other businesses. Very involved in the community, he oversaw economic development and public utilities being brought to the area. He helped establish and build a new public library building and to expand the Iuka Airport. Dr. Segars is survived by his wife, Martha, three children and five grandchildren. The MAFP has made a donation to the MAFP Foundation in his memory.

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Kelly S. Segars Sr., MD

Kelly S. Segars Sr., MD, of Iuka, the MAFP’s 2002 Family Physician of the Year, died July 23, 2019, at the age of 89. Dr. Segars’ obituary read, “Whether delivering babies, stitching up a THE MISSISSIPPI FAMILY PHYSICIAN

PUBLIC AWARENESS

David Lee Clippinger, MD, 84, of Gulfport, the 2001 MAFP Family Physician of the Year, passed away on Friday, January 25, 2019. After growing up in Kosciusko, Dr. Clippinger graduated from the University of Mississippi where he received his M.D. degree from the University of Mississippi School of Medicine. He interned at Chatham County Memorial Hospital in Savannah, Georgia, before moving to Hazlehurst in 1960 to practice. Dr. Clippinger moved to Gulfport in 1970 where he practiced alongside Dr. Tom Benefield from 1970-1990. He also served as staff physician for the United States Naval Home until his retirement in 2012. Dr. Clippinger served as a past president of the Coast Counties Medical Society and was a former member of the MS State Medical Association’s Board of Directors. He was recognized in 2001 as MAFP’s Family Physician of the Year and in 2017, the City of Biloxi honored him as Senior Citizen Volunteer of the Year. Dr. Clippinger was a member and Deacon at First Baptist Church in Gulfport. After Hurricane Katrina, he volunteered as a physician with Volunteers for America, which became Bethel Free Clinic, where he served as medical director until he was unable to continue due to health problems. He is survived by his wife, Martha, two daughters, five grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and two sisters. Memorials may be made to Bethel Free Clinic in Biloxi or the First Baptist Church Building Fund. The MAFP has made a donation to the MAFP Foundation in Dr. Clippinger’s memory.

leg, or diagnosing heart disorders and blood ailments, Dr. Segars treated the whole patient. He always took the time to listen to and counsel his patients individually, not only treating their medical condition, but also helping to educate them in preventative health care. He once remarked that he didn’t have ‘patients,’ he had ‘friends’ that just needed a little medical attention.” Dr. Segars completed the Auburn University School of Pharmacy and worked as a pharmacist before deciding to pursue a medical degree at the University of Mississippi School of Medicine. After serving an internship with the U.S. Health Service Commissioned Corps in Norfolk, Virginia, he moved to Iuka and joined two fellow physicians in practice there. His service in the Korean War was in the U.S. Army from 1953-55. Segars was awarded the American Defense Medal, Korean Service Medal, United Nations Medal and Army Commendation Medal. Following his distinguished career, Dr. Segars was honored by MAFP as Family Physician of the Year in 2002, the same year he received a Congressional Tribute from former Mississippi Sen. Trent Lott. IN 2007, he was honored by former Mis-

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