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2024 Summer Pinecones E-Newsletter -- MAFP Encourages Student Interest in Family Medicine

Maine Academy of Family Physicians

Doc4aDay : On Friday May 17 th , Vicki Hayes MD ( MAFP member and Faculty, MMC Dept of Medical Education, and Tufts FMIG Medical Advisor ) and Shelly Chipman RN conducted another Doc4aDay program for high school students at the Hannaford Center for Safety, Innovation and Simulation.

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Resources for Family Physicians: Navigating Policy Changes

Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

We’ve been hearing from family physicians across Minnesota about the rapid pace of recent federal policy changes and concerns about their impact on patient care and the communities we serve. To help you navigate these changes, we’ve compiled a list of timely resources for family physicians.

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Your Least Favorite Emotion, and What to Do with It.

Joy in Family Medicine Coaching

TLDR at bottom* The Challenge of Emotions in Medicine As physicians, we encounter a LOT of interesting situations and can experience a LOT of emotions. We often distance ourselves from emotions to stay focused in emergencies or maintain professionalism with patients or in power differential situations in training.

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Risking It All For a New Business Model at Family Physicians of St. Joe

Family Physicians of St. Joseph

Larger companies now dominate the healthcare landscape, yet through innovation and a dedication to exceptional patient care, Family Physicians of St. They have remained independent and committed to caring for patients as a small practice, all the while introducing new ideas and setting new standards in Michigan’s Great Southwest.

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2025 Physician Wellness Retreats | Physician “Burnout” Retreats

Pamela Wible MD

Sponsorships available for medical students and residents. Contact Dr. Wible to save your spot for the ultimate Oregon coast physician retreat—and become the author your patients are searching for. Start Your Private Practice Physician Retreat July 3–7, 2025 ~ 1:1 or small group retreat Tired of assembly-line medicine?

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Geriatric Medicine Board Meeting Summary | Spring 2025

ABIM

Expanding ABIM’s engagement with stakeholder communities such as early career physicians, specialty societies and patient-focused organizations. For example, in specialties like cardiovascular disease and medical oncology with prevalent geriatric patient populations, concepts like frailty and falls may not be covered in assessment materials.

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MAFP Supports Two Student Programs This Summer!

Maine Academy of Family Physicians

6-week Medical Student Externship - Medical Student Externship Report – Molly Mann, MS2 2023 July – August "My externship experience consisted of shadowing Dr. Der Simonian at the Falmouth Family Medicine office and at the Maine Medical Center Mother Baby Unit.