Contents tagged with leadership
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Report from the 2010 TAFP Leadership and Legislative Conference
Report from the 2010 TAFP Leadership and Legislative Conference
Event trains family physicians in grassroots advocacy
A group of current and future TAFP leaders gathered in Austin Friday, April 9, … more
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Hearing voices
By Lloyd Van Winkle, M.D.
TAFP’s senior delegate to the AAFP Congress of DelegatesThis year’s AAFP annual session will mark the end of my service as chief delegate from Texas to the American Academy of Family Physicians Congress of Delegates. It is the office that affords one the special privilege of speaking from the floor and participating in debate concerning the broad spectrum of issues that come before AAFP’s legislative body.
Speaking on the floor of the Congress of Delegates is a bit of a heady experience. You rise from your seat and walk to a microphone. Once there, you make sure your thoughts are in order, pause while cultivating butterflies, and wait to be recognized by the speaker of the Congress. Once recognized, you take a deep breath, muster some spit, and identify yourself. I start with the customary statement of my name and state: “Van Winkle from Texas.” You then address your fellow delegates in a manner you hope will be clear and understandable. You would also like your comments to be eloquent enough to persuade others. If you are like me, you secretly pray that at least you won’t sound like an idiot and embarrass your state.
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Austin family physician sworn in as president of county medical society
Austin family physician sworn in as president of county medical society
posted 03.25.10
TAFP member C. Mark Chassay, M.D., of Austin, was installed as president of the Travis County Medical … more
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2009 Year in Review
By Kate McCann
From the first day of 2009, TAFP has worked diligently to promote family medicine. Beginning in January, advocacy and communications staff hit the ground running for the legislative session, education kicked off a year of high-quality CME programs, and membership sought new partnerships and resources to serve you better. Read on for a synopsis of the year’s work.
Advocacy
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TAFP leaders appointed to state cancer board
TAFP leaders appointed to state cancer board
TAFP members Mark Chassay, M.D., of Austin and Leo Cigarroa, M.D., of Laredo have been named to the Scientific and Prevention Advisory Council of the … more
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2008 Year in Review
TAFP has an Olympic year in ‘08
By Kate McCann
At record pace, 2008 went by in a blur for TAFP. Using the goals set at the September 2007 strategic planning meeting, staff began working on a three-year plan, roaring into the new year with fresh ideas for advocacy and communications, new and improved member services to help practices remain financially viable, and valuable CME programs to allow members to stay ahead of the curve.
Advocacy
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Mabry elected to be AAFP Speaker
Mabry elected to be AAFP Speaker
Leah Raye Mabry, M.D., R.Ph., of San Antonio was elected to serve as AAFP Speaker of the Congress of Delegates at the Academy’s meeting in San Diego. The Speaker … more
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Goertz announces candidacy for AAFP President-elect
Goertz announces candidacy for AAFP President-elect
Roland Goertz, M.D., M.B.A., of Waco officially announced his candidacy for AAFP President-elect at the AAFP Scientific Assembly in San Diego. … more
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TMA appoints family physicians to leadership posts
TMA appoints family physicians to leadership posts
Two faculty members with the Austin Medical Education Program were appointed to positions within the Texas Medical Association. Dana Sprute, M.D., … more
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Student recognized for family medicine recruitment efforts
Student recognized for family medicine recruitment efforts
Christina Sheu, student membership coordinator for the Family Medicine Interest Group at the University of Texas Medical School at … more