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Two TAFP members appointed to AAFP commissions
Two TAFP members appointed to AAFP commissions
Two TAFP members have recently been appointed by the AAFP. Melissa Gerdes, M.D., was appointed as chair to the AAFP Commission on Quality and … more
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2013 Texas Health/Medical Home Summit comes to Austin in April
Register for the 2013 Texas Health/Medical Home Summit in Austin April 4-5
updated 02.26.13
The Texas Health/Medical Home Summit – April 4-5, 2013 in Austin – is the first-ever statewide … more
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Lessons from the past guide the future
An excerpt from the inaugural address of TAFP’s new president
By Melissa Gerdes, M.D.
TAFP President, 2010-2011As your president for the next year, I will live and advance our vision and mission. I will be your faithful servant, listener, and even cheerleader. Fortunately, I have some experience in each of these roles. I am sure you have heard of the book “All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten.” I like to say much of what I really need to know to be a family physician, I learned before medical school.
My very first job at McDonald’s prepared me well for service. I was born in Chicago where the famous Hamburger University is located. Consequently, I got to work with many young recently trained managers for the company. McDonald’s is actually all about brand recognition and service, concepts I very much respect and push forward in my job today.
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Practice management: How to get out of the office by 5:30 p.m. every day
How to get out of the office by 5:30 p.m. every day
By Melissa Gerdes, M.D.
Many of my colleagues are vexed by days that stretch on to 6 and 7 p.m. Not only are physicians aggravated by these … more
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TAFP members, staff appointed to national positions
TAFP members, staff appointed to national positions
Five TAFP members and a TAFP staff member have been appointed to leadership roles within AAFP commissions and an AAFP delegation.
Joane Baumer, … more
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Looking back on two years of TransforMed
By Melissa Gerdes, M.D.
When I first read the Future of Family Medicine report in 2004, I was overwhelmed by the degree of change being asked of family medicine. Now, four years later, I am living in the midst of it.
When we were selected to be one of 36 practices from across the country to participate in TransforMed, my partners and I were not sure we could live up to the promises and hopes imbedded in the project. We also were concerned about dedicating the kind of time needed to implement some of the changes.
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AAFP’s two-year practice redesign demonstration project concludes
AAFP’s two-year practice redesign demonstration project concludes
Texas practice among “elite” of TransforMED
After two years of tests and evaluation, the TransforMED National Demonstration … more
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TAFP VP participates in national press conference
TAFP VP participates in national press conference
Women reveal health care wishes through survey
Women want convenience and continuity in health care, AAFP leaders reported as they unveiled the … more