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MAFP Elects new Board Members and confers the Degree of Fellow

The MAFP continues to encourage student interest in Family Medicine careers - both at the High School and Medical School levels, through two great programs - Doc4aDay and MMC's FMIG (Family Medicine Interest Group) programs.  

More HERE (including some pictures!)

Advocacy matters both on the National and Local (State) level!  Check out what the AAFP has been doing on the National Level and what our members have been up to closer to home here in Maine.

Calling ALL Maine AFP Members - Help Us STOP Flavored Tobacco Sales In Maine!

Dear Colleagues -

The Maine Academy of Family Physicians mourns with heavy hearts over the devastating tragedy in Lewiston. Our deepest sympathies go out to the families and to the Lewiston community. As family physicians, we are committed to providing essential care and emotional support to help our communities heal. Together, we stand resilient, offering solace, strength, and compassion to those in need.  

Sue

Susan Cheff, MD
MAFP President

The MMA has published a listing of resources for medical professionals who may be affected by this tragedy:  (used by permission)

Resources:

1. MPHP: Medical Professionals Health Program assists professionals who suffer from mental health/behavioral issues and stress and burnout in the workplace. Get in touch with MPHP at MPHP@MAINEMED.COM or (207) 623–9266. Access the MPHP website here: MPHP
2. Maine Crisis Hotline: 1-888-568-1112
3. National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): 800-950-6264
4. Clinicians, educators and first responders can call 1-800-769-9819: The FrontLine WarmLine offers free support services to help these professionals manage the stress of responding to disasters from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days a week.

MORE RESOURCES FOR PHYSICIANS & YOUR PATIENTS

6-week Medical Student Externship -

This Externship was supported in part by a Grant from the AAFP Foundation. Molly Mann, MSII, from the Tufts MMC Rural Track was awarded the grant.  

AAFP National Conference of Residents & Students -

The MAFP provided support for one of our Student Member Board of Directors, MacKenzie MacRae, to attend representing the MAFP as a Student Delegate.

Please join us in welcoming 34 First-Year Family Medicine Residents to the four programs in Maine!

Locally Acquired Malaria Cases Identified in the United States 

June 30, 2023

Please review this helpful information about domestic acquisition of malaria in the U.S. in recent months, risks of acquisition of malaria in the U.S. with increased international travel, and the need to plan for testing and treatment of patients with malaria.

NEW June 21st -- UPDATE on DEA License Regulation Which Takes Effect on June 27th! AAFP has made resources available HERE  to help you understand your licensing obligation.