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Utah Food Bank Human Race
Join the UAFP Team and Support the Utah Food Bank this Thanksgiving! Want to get those miles in early so you can enjoy the rest of the day with family and friends AND support the Utah Food Bank? Join the Utah Academy of Family Physicians Team for the Utah Food Bank Human Race again this…
Read MoreAAFP Congress of Delegates – Day 2
Day Two of COD: Fire up the Sausage Maker, and Watch the Snake Eat It’s Own Tail! Greetings from Day Two of the AAFP Congress of Delegates! Today marked the start of organizational policymaking, with remarks from president Tochi Iroku-Malize, president-elect Steven Furr, and speaker Russel Kohl, who demonstrated his evergreen talent for filling technical…
Read MoreAAFP Congress of Delegates – Day 1
Greetings from Chicago for the 2023 AAFP Congress of Delegates! Congress kicked off events yesterday afternoon with the Town Hall. This is a low key meeting were the current executive leaders of AAFP make some brief statements on what the Board has been working on over the past year. The topics included AI/technology, GME funding…
Read MoreAAFP Congress of Delegates 2023
It’s that time again! The 2023 American Academy of Family Physicians Congress of Delegates begins this week in Chicago. As in previous years, resolutions were submitted by state chapters and debated during virtual reference committees. During this week’s general session meetings, resolutions will be voted on, bylaws will be updated, and delegates will vote to…
Read MoreCME & Ski Update: Last Chance for Best Prices on Park City Ski Passes
Epic Day Pass prices go up September 4th- buy now and save big! Planning on skiing at Park city Mountain Resort? Right now you can purchase Epic Day Passes for as little as $88 per day for an adult.* The prices will start to go up on September 4th and could be double that by February 2024.…
Read MoreRocky Mountain University COM – Southern Utah Student Representative – Jake Roush, OMS III
Hometown: Syracuse, UT Best thing about Utah? Snowboarding in the winter, corn mazes in the fall, BYU Football and Farr’s Licorice Ice Cream. Favorite way to de-stress: Monday night slow pitch softball. Dingers only! Fun fact: I am the proud father of quite literally the coolest, cutest and best human being ever. Her name is Tilly. Why family medicine? There…
Read MoreWhy does it take so long to see a doctor in Utah?
4 months for an OB-GYN appointment. 6 months for a sleep study. Why does it take so long to see a doctor in Utah? The state’s major health care systems cite staffing shortages and COVID-19 (still) as reasons for the delays. This article was originally published in the Salt Lake Tribune on August 25, 2023.…
Read MoreSt. Mark’s Family Medicine Residency Representative – Dr. Elise Blaseg
Hometown: Kalispell, MT Medical School: University of South Dakota School of Medicine Best thing about Utah? I love the easy access to outdoors. Utah has so many amazing ski areas, state and national parks, hiking trails, and lakes that I love exploring with my husband and our dogs. Favorite way to de-stress: Reading a book on the couch…
Read MoreNoorda College of Osteopathic Medicine Student Representative – Jessica Pentlarge, OMS II
Hometown: San Diego, CA Best thing about Utah? The stunning natural landscapes are my favorite part about living in Utah. Favorite way to de-stress: I destress by going to a yoga class, journaling, or going on a walk while listening to my favorite music. Connecting with family and friends is also a great stress reliever. Fun fact: I was…
Read MoreUtah Represents! Notes from National Conference
Last week was the AAFP Student and Resident National Conference in Kansas City. Students come from all over the United States to meet with and learn about residency programs prior to the match. This is a really important conference that helps attract top students to come to Utah for residency and then stay to work…
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