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The Utah Academy of Family Physicians applauds innovation in healthcare and AI has the potential to provide some positive improvements in delivery of care and reduction of administrative burden. However, we have significant concerns with the apparent willingness to move forward with AI without the necessary guardrails and without the understanding that human involvement is…

Practice: Now I work part-time in a small functional medicine practice in Vernal, I cover a couple weekends a month at a medical detox facility in Orem, and cover a handful of shifts in local urgent care clinics in Roosevelt and Vernal. I’ve been practicing since 1985 – 40 years. Residency: Medical College of Wisconsin…

UAFP is preparing for another impactful Utah legislative session, and the months ahead will shape policies that directly affect family physicians, patients, and the health of our communities. At a time when health care policy is increasingly complex and rapidly evolving, it is more important than ever for family physicians to have a strong, informed…

Practice: I am a member of the faculty at the Utah Valley Family Medicine Residency. Residency: Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton in 2002 A bit about Dr. Eastman: I grew up in Utah, West Bountiful. I went to Viewmont High School. I graduated from BYU with a bachelors in Athletic Training. I went to Kirksville College…

The Utah Department of Health and Human Services wants to provide clinicians updated information related to the current measles outbreak, focusing on the risk to infants. The highest risk area in Utah for measles continues to be the southwest part of the state, but there is evidence of unrecognized and community spread in many parts of…

UAFP hosted a Student and Resident Poster session in conjunction with our Southern Utah Family Medicine Conference in Ivins, Utah on November 7. A total of 14 student groups presented their research projects, and we awarded four winners, including a tie for third place. We are deeply grateful to Comagine, who once again sponsored the…

Practice: I worked for Intermountain Health at their Layton location from 1994-2014, and worked with the McKay Dee Family practice residency those years, delivered over 1000 babies, did some surgeries ie: ear tubes, tonsillectomies, etc and helped train over 120 family physicians. In 2015 I switched to Tanner clinic at their Layton Parkway location, quit…

Having a partner invested in the present and future of your career is important.   The AAFP exists to protect and promote family medicine and family physicians—a responsibility we take very seriously. Our work is bolstered by the strength of our membership, which is why we value you as a family physician and as a member.    Because…

UAFP recently hosted its first-ever Southern Utah Family Medicine Conference, and by all accounts, it was a tremendous success! One of our goals as an organization has been to expand educational and networking opportunities throughout the entire state, giving more members access to high-quality CME offerings, meaningful connections with fellow family physicians, and events that…

My name is Lynsey Drew, and I am a family medicine physician. Across Utah, family physicians are delivering babies, managing chronic conditions, and supporting patients through life’s most difficult moments. My own practice is focused on caring for older adults in a skilled nursing facility, but I am proud to represent a specialty that provides cradle-to-grave care…