Dear IAFP Member,
We are again accepting volunteers to serve on our committees. This is a great opportunity to get involved and help make a difference. Please refer to the enclosed Committee Volunteer Form for details on the various committees and their responsibilities.
If you would like to volunteer, please complete the comimittee volunteer form. The committee cluster meetings will be held on October 22, 2008 at the West Des Moines Marriott. These meetings will begin in the a.m. and will conclude by noon. The agenda and materials will be posted on the Committee’s webpage approximately one week prior.
Thank you for volunteering and for your help in leading our organization into the future.
Please contact the IAFP at 800-283-9370 if you have questions or would like more information.
Sincerely,
Doug Martin, MD
President
IOWA ACADEMY OF FAMILY PHYSICIANS VOLUNTEER FORM
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- Administrative Committee
This committee is made up of the Executive Committee, plus two members at large. They are responsible for bylaw revisions, policies and fiscal matters of the Academy including the development of a budget.
- Education Committee
Responsible for all continuing education programs of the Academy that includes the regional meetings, Summer CME Forum for Family Physicians and the Central States Winter-Get-Away.
- Member Advocacy Committee
Duties include serving as an advocate for family physicians and their patients in matters relating to the delivery of health care. Promotes the image of family physicians in the state of Iowa. In addition, the committee seeks members to serve on committees and boards for government and other health care related organizations. Oversees the legislative activities of the Academy including grassroots lobbying (Key Contacts). The committee is also responsible for the annual legislative reception in January.
- Member Services Committee
Oversees the production of the Iowa Family Physician magazine. In addition, the committee recommends public relations projects to the board of directors. Current projects include TAR WARS, FP of the Year, Educator of the Year, Lifetime Achievement Award, Public ServiceAnnouncements and numerous press releases. In addition the committee reviews all membership applications, relocations, delinquent CME records and members delinquent in dues payments. Oversees the publication of the Membership Directory and the web page. The committee also conducts membership surveys.
- Research Committee
Responsible for the research activities of the Academy. Works with the University of Iowa on the Practice Based Research Network.
Other Volunteer Opportunities
- Key Contact
Willingness to respond immediately to key contact alerts regarding state and federal legislation by contacting a member of the Iowa Congressional delegation or a state legislator.
- Tar Wars Presenter
Able to deliver one or more 45-60 minute presentations to 4th and 5th grade students in your community on the positive effects of not using tobacco products and the negative aspects of tobacco company advertising. Curriculum and program information available at www.tarwars.org
- Iowa Department of Public Health/Department of Human Services Committees
Periodically the IAFP provides names of family physicians to serve on state committees such as Rural Health Advisory Committee, Medicaid Advisory Committee, EMS Advisory Council, Trauma Services Advisory Council, Child and Adolescent Obesity Task Force, Diabetes Control Program, Cancer Control, Developmental Disabilities, Statewide Perinatal Committee, etc.
- Research Network
The Department of Family Medicine at the University of Iowa is working with the IAFP to identify practices desiring to participate in a research network.
- AAFP Special Constituencies
The IAFP seeks individuals to represent the IAFP in the above conference. Categories to serve are Women Physicians, New Physicians, International Medical Graduates, Minority Physicians and GLBT. The IAFP reimburses participants for the registration fee and hotel expenses. Please indicate below if you would be interested in representing the IAFP at this conference.
- UI FAMILY MEDICINE PRECEPTOR
The key to the success of the UI Family Medicine Preceptorship is based upon the unique value of having students work one-on-one with a private-practice community Iowa family physician who loves to teach and allows the student to participate ACTIVELY in the care of patients. To teach in the Family Medicine Preceptorship of the UI Department of Family Medicine we ask that you:
s Attend our workshop prior to teaching the first student.
s Be engaged full-time (minimum of 80% time) in an Iowa community private practice office setting.
s Are currently board-certified in family medicine.
s Have completed residency training in Family Medicine.
s Be willing to teach at least 1 third-year medical student each year.
For more information, contact Lois Albrecht: lois-albrecht@uiowa.edu OR call 319-384-7552
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