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Report on the 2015 C. Frank Webber Lectureship
Report on the 2015 C. Frank Webber Lectureship
Family docs gather for annual symposium in Austin
More than 300 physicians attended the C. Frank Webber Lectureship held Friday, March 6, at the … more
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Celebrating 20 years of Hard Hats for Little Heads
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Story and photos by Samantha White
Twice a year, downtown San Antonio streets close to vehicles, allowing community members a safe place to ride bikes, run, scoot, walk, and … more
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Kumar installed as medical society president
Kumar installed as medical society president
Kaparaboyna Ashok Kumar, M.D.
The Bexar County Medical Society installed TAFP member Kaparaboyna Ashok Kumar, M.D., as their new president in … more
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AMSA brings student conference to San Antonio medical school
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AMSA brings student conference to San Antonio medical school
By Samantha White
The American Medical Student Association held the Empowering Future Physicians Conference at the … more
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STATEMENT OF THE PRESIDENT: Congress passes health system reform
STATEMENT OF THE PRESIDENT
Congress passes health system reform
Legislation is the first step in what will be a long journey to a sustainable health delivery system
posted 03.23.10
Dear … more
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TAFP President Kaparaboyna Ashok Kumar, M.D., issues statement to TAFP members on congressional failure to avert 21.2% cut in Medicare physician fees
TAFP President issues statement on congressional failure to avert cut in Medicare physician fees
posted 02.26.10
Dear Colleagues:
Congress has had more than a year to repeal the flawed … more
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San Antonio educator appointed to AAFP public health commission
San Antonio educator appointed to AAFP public health commission
TAFP past president Kaparaboyna Ashok Kumar, M.D., F.R.C.S., has been appointed to the AAFP Commission on Health of the Public and … more
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Reflections on a year as president
By Kaparaboyna Ashok Kumar, M.D., F.R.C.S.
TAFP President, 2009-2010It has been truly a privilege and an honor to serve as your president. This year was fast-paced, exciting, and full of accomplishments. It was a great year and I have many wonderful people to thank for it.
First, I would like to thank my wife, Elaine, and my children, Priya and Nikhil, for their love and affection, patience and understanding, and for their support without which I would not have been able to take up the responsibilities of this office.
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Become an ambassador of family medicine
By Kaparaboyna Ashok Kumar, M.D., F.R.C.S.
TAFP President, 2009-2010Last fall as I watched Roland Goertz, M.D., carry out his successful campaign to become AAFP’s new president-elect aided by our physician leadership and supported by our members, I was struck by something he frequently told audiences. In the midst of the concern and confusion surrounding the health care reform debate taking place on Capitol Hill, Dr. Goertz would look out at the crowd with hope and congratulate everyone for having the chance to live in interesting times. What a great perspective.
We have every reason to be optimistic about the future of family medicine. Demand for the comprehensive, attentive care we offer our patients remains strong and the recognition among policymakers of our value in the health care system has never been greater. At the state level, TAFP has become a trusted and respected resource for lawmakers as they craft legislation, and at the national level, senators and congressional representatives seek the wisdom of family physicians in their deliberations. These are indeed heady days for our organization and our specialty.
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Invest in students, residents to keep specialty strong
From the inaugural address of TAFP’s new president
By Kaparaboyna Ashok Kumar, M.D., F.R.C.S.
TAFP President, 2009-2010It is a great honor and privilege to serve as your president. I thank every one of you for placing your confidence in me and I will work sincerely and tirelessly to protect the interests of our members and patients.
As I begin my term as president, I would like to thank some very special people. I thank my family, especially my wife Elaine, for their love, understanding, patience and support, without which I would not be able to take up these responsibilities.
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