Executive Director’s Report July – December 2018 Beth Embry | Executive Director
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T
he MAFP applauds our membership on its 70th anniversary this year. We kicked off the celebration at MAFP’s Capitol Day in January in a big way. We shared what Family Medicine is at our exhibit in the rotunda, the Governor proclaimed the week ‘Family Medicine Week’ in Mississippi, and our docs, residents and students wore 70th stickers during the day and we shared 70th petit fours with legislators at our dessert event. To help commemorate the 70th anniversary throughout the year, we will feature Throwback Thursday on social media that includes photos of folks and events throughout the years. We also want to share “Family Medicine Strong” stories from our members on why you chose family medicine. See the box on page 6 for details. A lot has changed in 70 years, but one thing is steadfast: family physicians are the pillar of America’s health system. With your valued membership we will keep family medicine strong in Mississippi. ACADEMY – Maintaining a sustainable association through engaged membership and leadership • Held MAFP Membership meeting during MSMA meeting in August • Contributed $500 to MSMA’s 150th celebration • Purchased new exterior lighting for front of building from donation from Drs. George Bush & Lakeisha Chism • Held 5 committee meetings prior to MAFP Fall Conference with over 50 attendees • Began production of 2019 Membership Directory • Began membership renewal campaign including personalized contact • Hosted reception with LAFP for members during AAFP’s COD and FMX in New Orleans • Contacted members who lack CME • Mailed other specialties information regarding referral directory • Hosted Avignon Business Owners Association Meeting, Beth Embry named secretary on Board • Held strategic planning session for MAFP staff on October 25 and set over 20 goals • Held Board strategic planning session for December 14 ADVOCACY – Serving as the unified voice of family physicians in Mississippi • Drs. James Griffin and David Wheat and Beth Embry attended Southeastern Family Medicine Forum with 12 other states • Drs. Tim Alford, Susan Chiarito, John Mitchell, Katie Patterson, and Beth Embry represented MAFP at the AAFP Congress of Delegates • Dr. John Mitchell was an observer on reference
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committee for AAFP Congress of Delegates • Applied and received 2019 Advocacy grant from Pfizer • Letter mailed to GI group outlining issues of offering chronic care management • Letter mailed to CMS outlining issues with 2019 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule • MAFP President Dr. David Wheat signed letters for FamDocPAC membership drive • Created MAFP Scope Task Force. Members include Drs. Jennifer Gholson, Word Johnston and Katie Patterson • Formed MAFP Medicaid Advisory Committee to meet quarterly with Medicaid staff. Members include: Drs. Bill Grantham, John Mitchell, Chris Park, Katie Patterson and David Wheat. • Attended Invest in a Healthier Future’s Press Conference for Tobacco Tax Increase WORKFORCE – Expanding the family physician workforce to meet patient and community needs • Presented MAFP opportunities to UMMC first year medical students with lunch on August 9, gained 100 new student members • Hosted William Carey medical students for testing at MAFP headquarters • MAFP Former President Dr. Sue Simmons addressed MSU Rural Medical Scholars • Sponsored 12 Academy Ambassadors to attend MAFP Annual Meeting • Sponsored 3 residents, each from different FM residencies, to attend Annual Meeting • Awarded 4 scholarships to medical students to attend AAFP’s National Conference • Awarded stipend to 2 Student Externs • Applied and received AAFP grant for Spring Fling • Assisted UMMC with FMIG Grant application • Exhibited at WCUCOM’s Residency Fair September 28 • Exhibited at UMMC Recruitment Fair October 3 • Met with OMPW to discuss leadership opportunities October 22 • Met with MS Rural Scholars Program to discuss 2019 legislative session November 20 • Presented to WCUCOM students on October 30, gained 60 members • Conference call with UMMC Dept of FM to discuss Spring Fling • Sent 2019 Spring Fling Save the Date reminders to all residencies and medical schools • Hosted Board Orientation for residents and students in July • Mailed MAFP information packets to home addresses of new residents PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT – Providing education through a variety of
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delivery mechanisms • Recognized 3 Fellows at Annual Meeting • Mailed 1,300 “Sun. Sea. CME.” postcards to other specialties promoting Annual Meeting • 523 total attendance at Annual Meeting: 139 registrants, 80 exhibits, 182 exhibitors, 180 family members, 7 staff and 15 speakers • Knowledge Self-Assessment Working Group Session during Annual Meeting • Utilized new app at Annual Meeting • 73 total attendance at Fall Conference held at Pickwick: 36 physicians, residents and medical students; 17 family members; 8 exhibitors; 6 staff and 6 speakers • MAFP recommended Dr. Mary Gayle Armstrong for MSMA Leadership program • MAFP recommended Drs. Katie Patterson and Brent Smith for AAFP Commissions • MAFP working toward a full delegation for the 2019 AAFP’s NCCL • MAFP President represented MAFP at TNAFP Annual Meeting in October PUBLIC AWARENESS – Improving public awareness of the roles and position of family physicians • Major General Dr. J.D. Polk received MAFP Military Award • Dr. Tim Alford honored with Physician of the Year Award • Dr. Jeremy Wells honored with New Physicians of the Year Award • Miss Mississippi met with MAFP and visited 12 schools presenting Tar Wars • MAFP Foundation Board member Dr. Melissa Stephens featured in Hattiesburg American as Tar Wars Champion • Bi-weekly E-Newsletter has an average 37% open rate out of 710 usually sent out • 4 Tar Wars presentations made to more than 70 medical students • Press releases: Dr. David Wheat, President; Dr. Tim Alford, Family Physician of Year; Dr. Jeremy Wells, New Physician of the Year; and Fellow: Dr. Carlos Latorre and Dr. John Vanderloo • MAFP Journal mailed to over 629 members, delivered to 100 legislators, and sent to other Academies and other Mississippi Associations. • Foundation Draw Down raised $24,275 and Silent Auction raised $7,150 • Tobacco Grant Lunch and Learn with Drs. Word Johnston, Harpreet Sood and John Vanderloo • Kroger and Amazon Rewards Program started in November for Foundation • Created ad for Live Healthy car tag to promote to other association newsletters • Created special MAFP Past President’s Pin
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