IAFP e-News for September 12, 2008

**2008 IAFP ANNUAL MEETING INFORMATION – SEE YOU IN ST. LOUIS
Hilton at the Ballpark, December 5-7, 2008

Top Ten reasons to be at the IAFP Annual Meeting

10 It’s COLD in Chicago by Thanksgiving! Enjoy warm and friendly hospitality in St. Louis
9. Learn about Illinois Health Connect – and how it’s improving the way Illinois delivers public health care.
8. “Connect” with your fellow family physicians while your family enjoys all that St. Louis has to offer during the holiday season.
7. You have a great idea for IAFP! Voice your idea to the All-Member Assembly!
6. Be a rebel, cross the border into Missouri!
5. Wine tasting as a Foundation fundraiser… we can all toast to that!!
4. All you want for Christmas is some good low-cost, evidence-based CME!
3. Admit it; you still get a kick out of riding to the top of the Arch!
2. Celebrate family medicine and our magnificent members at the annual awards banquet at Windows off Washington
1. You care about family medicine and our members. The Academy’s success starts with you!

We have a great mix of fun, CME, celebration and vital Academy business. 

REGISTER ONLINE AT: 
http://guest.cvent.com/i.aspx?5S,M3,f2aa45ce-5430-46dd-b736-f4ca4c0381a1 

CALL FOR RESOLUTIONS
The Illinois Academy of Family Physicians invites members to submit resolutions for consideration by the IAFP All-Member Assembly on Saturday December 6, 2008 at 12:15 p.m. in St. Louis, Mo. 

Resolutions must be submitted in writing no later than 45 days prior to the All-Member Assembly (October 17, 2008). Resolutions should be sent via e-mail to Vincent D. Keenan, CAE, executive vice president at vkeenan@iafp.com  or via mail to the Illinois Academy of Family Physicians 4756 Main St. Lisle, IL 60532.

Late resolutions may be submitted in writing after October 17 or on site December 6. In the case of a late resolution, three-quarters of the voting members present at the All-Member Assembly must vote in favor of consideration of any late resolution. 

All resolutions requiring the expenditure of funds must be accompanied by a fiscal note in order to be considered. Learn more about writing resolutions at http://www.iafp.com/calendar/elections.htm  

LOOKING FOR THE NEXT IAFP LEADERS
A call for nominations for IAFP board positions

Members are invited to self-nominate for IAFP Board of Directors positions. The IAFP Leadership Development Committee, chaired by Tim J. Vega, MD of Peoria, is accepting nominations for the following positions: president-elect (this position is a three year commitment), first vice president, second vice president, a new physician board member (all one year terms) and three directors for a three-year term. Nominations are also accepted for AAFP delegate and alternate delegate. View a list of the current board members on the cover page of Family Physician or you can contact some of the current board members via the IAFP web site at http://www.iafp.com/about/officers.htm.  

Send your nomination letter and CV to the IAFP office at iafp@iafp.com  no later than October 17. Job descriptions are available by contacting Vince Keenan, CAE, IAFP executive vice president at vkeenan@iafp.com  or call 630-427-8002. 

IAFP News

**SAVE THE DATE: PRESIDENT INAUGURATION SPECIAL EVENT
Javette C. Orgain, MD of Chicago will take the oath of office as the next IAFP president at a special IAFP event at the Harold Washington Library in downtown Chicago. AAFP past-president Warren Jones, MD will administer the Oath of Office as Dr. Orgain becomes the first African-American president of the IAFP. Join us on Tuesday, Nov. 18th at 5:30 p.m. for the ceremony and reception. 

** MEMBER BENEFITS SECTION ON IAFP WEB SITE
Check out the “Membership has its benefits” section on the IAFP web site for all the perks of IAFP membership in one place, with links to take you right where you need to go to take advantage of special IAFP member offers and discounts.
http://www.iafp.com/about/membership.htm  


State Government Relations 
The House convened a special session this week and passed two appropriation and re-appropriation bills (HB 6350 & SB 1103), a funds sweep bill (SB 790), and a lottery lease bill (SB2595.) They also overrode 13 of the Governor’s amendatory vetoes and accepted three of the Governor’s amendatory vetoes.

All vetoes must be addressed by the Illinois Senate within 15 days of their receipt and the Senate must act in tandem with the House (i.e. override or accept). If the Senate action mirrors the House within the 15 days given, the override or acceptance of the amendatory vetoes will stand. If the Senate does not mirror the House or if the Senate does not act within the required 15 days, the bills will die.
The new revenue bills and the spending bills that passed the House (HB 6350 & SB 1103, SB 790 and SB2595.) will now be sent to the Senate for consideration. In order for them to become law, the Senate will need to concur with the House amendments on the Senate bills and approve the House bill. If the Senate concurs on the Senate bills and passes the House bill, they will be sent to the Governor for his approval or veto.

At this time, the House is not scheduled to return until Veto Session (November 12); however, they may return earlier depending on the actions of the Senate. The Senate is not scheduled to return until Veto Session either; however, they will encounter tremendous pressure to come back into session to address the vetoed bills, revenue bills and spending bills acted on by the Illinois House.

CME Information

** FREE QI/CME RESOURCES AT http://www.YHPlus.com  
Your Healthcare Plus’ CME activities can be viewed and completed through the http://www.YHPlus.com  Web site. Activities can also be downloaded to listen to at your convenience.
The Quality Improvement programs include 
-How to Conduct a Quality Improvement Program in Primary Care Practice,
- Managing Type 2 Diabetes in Primary Care, 
-Managing Adult Depression in Primary Care,
-Managing Childhood Asthma in Primary Care...with more topics on the way.
This valuable resource is absolutely free. Check it out today at http://www.YHPlus.com  

**IAFP ONLINE CME
IAFP is offering free online CME case studies on Hypertension, Diabetes and Depression at http://www.IAFP.com/education.  
• Depression in Primary Care Practice: a case study with coding

IAFP continues to offer free online CME case studies on 
• Hypertension in Primary Care Practice
• Diabetes in Primary Care Practice
 
Log on to http://www.IAFP.com/education  

**IAFP MEMBER FEATURED IN NEW AMA SECONDHAND SMOKE CME
UIC faculty and IAFP member Samuel Grief, MD of Chicago is the featured speaker in this newly released CME program now offered on Medscape

Use your Medscape Login at this link to access the CME program http://cme.medscape.com/viewprogram/14921  


**ILLINOIS PUBLIC HEALTH INSTITUTE ANNUAL CONFERENCE
"Partners In Action: Improving Health Outcomes in Illinois: What Works!" 
Tuesday and Wednesday, October 14-15, 2008 at the President Abraham Lincoln Hotel and Conference Center in Springfield, Illinois. 
The conference will include three keynotes and an opportunity to participate in three-hour intensive skill building sessions, as well as a pre-conference showcase and an evening forum sponsored by the Illinois Caucus for Adolescent Health. LINK to the Brochures at http://www.iafp.com/pdfs/IPHI.pdf  
LINK to conference information on the IPHI web site: http://www.iphi.nonprofitoffice.com/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC={DCD30877-2A91-4646-834A-F6B4C415CD38}  


**PRI-MED CME INFORMATION 

Partnering with the IAFP, Pri-Med offers world-class CME programs in your area. Taught by leading experts, you can earn Continuing Medical Education credits at little or no cost. All activities listed are approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s). Application for AAFP Prescribed credit has been submitted. 

*Pri-Med Updates 
Locally held continuing medical education programs designed for Primary Care Physicians currently engaged in patient care. By attending, you’ll have the opportunity to interact with expert faculty, participate in question-and-answer periods, and test your knowledge and receive immediate feedback on patient care scenarios. 

Chicago, IL – Tuesday & Wednesday, December 2-3, 2008 
http://www.pri-med.com/30chi08b/r12  

St. Louis, MO – Thursday & Friday, November 13-14, 2008 
http://www.pri-med.com/30stl08b/r12  

* Pri-Med Midwest Conference & Exhibition 
Rosemont, IL - Wednesday-Saturday, March 4-7, 2009 
http://www.pri-med.com/midwest09  
(Please note: Registration for this event will open in fall 2008) 

Over four full days, Pri-Med Conference & Exhibition provides a diverse spectrum of learning opportunities in one place, including Harvard Medical School’s Current Clinical Issues in Primary Care lectures, practice management sessions, Industry-Supported Symposia, and an interactive Exhibit Hall, offering AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. 


*Pri-Med Online 
Pri-Med.com offers over 300 primary care focused eCME activities at no-cost in key Condition Resource Centers including: Alzheimer’s/Dementia, Asthma, Cancer, Diabetes, Dyslipidemia, Heart Failure, Hypertension, Infectious Disease, Obesity, Pediatrics, Sleep Disorders and more. Plus, four eCME activity types are offered so you can thoroughly examine a topic, including: Patient case studies, Clinical reviews, Expert perspectives and Multi-media slide lecture series. Earn high-quality physician-authored eCME anytime at http://www.pri-med.com/onlineCME. 


STUDENTS AND RESIDENTS


INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS

*REGISTER NOW! IAFP FALL FORUM IS OCTOBER 25
IAFP’s premiere event for medical students moves downtown this year! The Fall Forum features procedure workshops, panel discussions and residency program exhibits from around the state, across the Midwest and beyond! This is your best chance to get up-close and in-depth information about family medicine and the many opportunities possible in your future. 

DATE: Saturday, October 25
TIME: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
PLACE: Robert H. Lurie Medical Research Center, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine - 303 E. Superior Street in Chicago.

Online Registration http://guest.cvent.com/EVENTS/Info/Invitation.aspx?e=a3fa3cf4-0862-47a0-94dc-92049d07db0b  

Flyer and printable registration form is online at http://www.iafp.com/students/forumreg.htm  


*NEW VIRTUAL FMIG WEBSITE
As schools return to session, it’s time to start thinking about your FMIG. You can start rounding up FMIG members and think about activities and events you’d like to do this year. To help in your organizing and planning, AAFP has launched their all-new Virtual FMIG – the Academy's premier student interest website. For details,
http://chapters.aafp.org/online/execs/home/news/archives/aug08/vitrualfmigweb.html. 


INFORMATION FOR RESIDENTS- 

**GET READY FOR THE FINAL RESIDENT ROUNDUP OF 2008
If you and your program are exhibiting at the IAFP Fall Forum on October 25 at Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine, than stay and join us! If you’re in the Chicago area, then set aside a few hours on that afternoon and come to Northwestern for this great event that will still leave plenty of time for your Saturday night plans. Drinks and Appetizers will be served, a perfect start to your evening. 

The event is FREE but advanced registration is REQUIRED.

Use this chance to network with your family medicine friends and learn some valuable lessons on job hunting, landing that job, contracts and starting your career. Guest speakers include recruiters from various practice settings and new to practice family physicians who can offer you sage words of advice. 

DETAILS
Saturday, October 25, 2008 
4:00 to 7:00 p.m. after the IAFP Fall Forum 
The Atrium at the Lurie Building – Feinberg School of Medicine 
303 E. Superior St. in Chicago

LINK to a registration form at http://www.iafp.com/residents/residentroundupchicago.htm  


Members in the News
For a copy of any IAFP news story below, please e-mail Ginnie Flynn at gflynn@iafp.com.  

*Constantina Tucker, MD of Burbank is featured in a Southtown Star article and companion online video in a patient education item about preventing and treating insect stings on September 8th. 

*Paul Luning, MD and the PCC Wellness Center in Oak Park were featured in a front page Chicago Tribune story on September 2nd looking at the impact that the chickenpox vaccine has made in reducing the annual rate of infection in Illinois. 

*Dr. Ben Brewer’s September 2nd “From the Doctor’s Office” column in the Wall Street Journal addressed the difficulties in caring for complexities of today’s chronic illnesses and how many doctors are lacking the tools and support they need to maximize their ability to help patients with asthma, diabetes, hypertension, obesity and others. 

*Russell Robertson, MD is the newest member of the IAFP Public Relations Task Force and is kicking off a regular column for the Pioneer Press Newspaper Group called “The Doctor’s Rounds.” Robertson is chair of the family medicine department at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine. 

* Dr. Thomas Cornwell of Wheaton was elected to the national board of the American Academy of Home Care Physicians and also received an award from the Rotary Club of Wheaton. 

*Alvia Siddiqi, M.D., member of IAFP public health committee, and June 2008 graduate of MacNeal Family Medicine Residency is joining Alexian Brothers Bonaventure Medical Group on Biesterfield Road in Elk Grove Village. She will be joining former IAFP board member Mark Collins, M.D., and other family physicians there.


NEWS YOU CAN USE

IMPORTANT UPDATES ON THE HPV VACCINE
Courtesy of the Illinois Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

These materials were developed by ICAAP to address concerns in the community and among teens regarding the safety of this particular vaccine to give primary care providers accurate and up-to-date information about this matter so that they may answer questions from patients/families about these safety issues, etc.
Member alert http://www.iafp.com/pdfs/HPVMemberAlert.pdf  
Patient FAQ http://www.iafp.com/pdfs/HPVVaccinePatientFAQ.pdf  


WORTH REPEATING:

**EYE EXAM WAIVER FORM
Complaints continue to mount regarding the new state law requiring eye exams for children entering kindergarten. Here's a link to the Illinois Eye Exam Waiver form – physicians can print it out for parents who are unable to afford or gain access to the newly required eye-exam for children entering kindergarten. 
http://www.gkschools.org/nurse/eye_exam_waiver.pdf 


News from AAFP 

** AAFP PRACTICE ENHANCEMENT FORUM IS COMING TO OAK BROOK
Our own IAFP board member Carrie Nelson, MD is a features presenter at this forum! Send three people (one FP and two support staff) to AAFP’s Practice Enhancement Forum October 10-11 in Oak Brook. Along with up to 20 prescribed CME credits, participating FPs will attain the following 
Objectives:
• Assess your practice and determine where to direct improvement efforts. 
• Begin implementing the Chronic Care Model into your practice. 
• Motivate your office team to deliver optimal patient care. 
• Understand how to implement and sustain improvement. 
• Be a champion for change in your practice

Learn more on from AAFP’s web site at 
http://www.aafp.org/online/en/home/practicemgt/quality/cme/pef.html  
Link to registration
http://www.aafp.org/online/etc/medialib/aafp_org/documents/prac_mgt/quality/pef/reg-il.Par.0001.File.dat/PEFreg08-IL.pdf 

**AAFP LIVE!! November 21, ALSO IN OAK BROOK 
You and your entire care team are invited to this live event to learn the latest diagnostic and treatment information you can immediately put to use in your practice.

This full day program will bring primary care physicians and others in the care team high-quality, practice-oriented live CME with:

• A fair and balanced view
• The latest diagnostic and treatment information
• Valuable information you can immediately put to use in your practice

Topics include:
- Fibromyalgia 
- Hyperlipidemia
- Immunizations
- Musculoskeletal Concerns in the Pediatric Patient
- Pain Management
- The Appropriate Use of Opioids

Up to 12.5 AAFP Prescribed Credits Approved
Up to 6.5 AMA PRA Category I Credits™

You can link to:
http://www.aafp.org/aafplive 
or
http://www.antidotecme.com/aafplive/OakBrook.aspx 


CLASSIFIED ADS
Contact Ginnie Flynn at gflynn@iafp.com  to post your classified ad

**AURORA - Family Medicine residency full time faculty position available in vibrant suburban Chicago community, working with a great team of faculty and staff. Rush-Copley Residency, an unopposed program with university affiliation, seeking board-certified family physician with experience, obstetrics optional. Competitive salary, benefits.

Send CV to Carrie Nelson, MD at carrie_e_nelson@rsh.net  or 2020 Ogden Avenue, Suite 325, Aurora, IL 60504. Phone: 630-518-3635.

**IAFP’S RESOURCES FOR YOUR JOB SEARCH OR POSTING
The RIGHT job or job candidate is out there in family medicine, and we’re here to help find it! We post jobs here in e-News, in Family Physician and at our Web site http://www.iafp.com  for Jobs Online. Select “Job Listings” from the menu on the left to learn more.