Following is information regarding upcoming opportunities offered by the Ohio Academy of Family Physicians and the American Academy of Family Physicians. Deadlines are quickly approaching!
- Family Medicine Leads Scholarships to AAFP National Conference
Two hundred twenty (220) scholarships are available for family medicine residents and medical students to attend the AAFP National Conference set for Thursday-Saturday, July 28-30. The required online application must be completed and submitted to the AAFP by Sunday,May 1. Winners will be notified by Tuesday, May 31. If you have any questions about National Conference scholarships, please contact Amy Mulligan Kennedy at the AAFP by calling at 800.274.2237 ext. 6735.
- OAFP Foundation Delegate/Alternate Delegate Scholarships to the AAFP National Conference
The Foundation also offers scholarships to attend the AAFP National Conference. A resident delegate and alternate delegate and a student delegate and alternate delegate will be selected. Delegates will represent Ohio residents and students, respectively, during the congress sessions at the National Conference. Delegates and alternate delegates will elect national officers, advocate for a wide variety of issues and causes, and receive valuable leadership training. All delegates as well as Ohio conference attendees will be invited to attend an Ohio-Only Reception at Bar Louie on Thursday, July 28, following the exhibit hall opening. The deadline to apply for a delegate/alternate delegate position is Friday, May 13. Applications can be found on the Foundation’s website.
- OAFP Foundation Resident and Student Trustees
The Foundation is seeking residents and students interested in serving on its board of trustees. The student and resident trustees will serve a one-year term beginning Friday, July 1, 2016, and ending Friday, June 30, 2017. Students and residents interested in serving, please contact Kaitlin Smith. Candidates should provide a brief statement describing their interest in serving on the Foundation Board of Trustees, as well as a current CV. The deadline for candidates’ statements of interest and CVs is Friday, June 3.
If you have questions about the above opportunities, please contact Ms. Smith, Paige Schortgen, or call 800.742.7327.
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Many thanks to our 2016 corporate members for their continued support of our programs. Champion – Parkview Physicians Group Mideast Community Health Associates; Benefactor – Molina Healthcare, OhioHealth, PhRMA & ProMedica; Sustainer – Premier Health (including Miami Valley Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospital, Atrium Medical Center, And Upper Valley Medical Center)