Dr. Steve Knight, IAFP's President, answers a few questions regarding the IAFP meetings listed below 

Oct. 3: IAFP All-Member Assembly/Town Hall Meeting, 8-10pm Downtown Chicago Marriott. Join us for this evening event during the AAFP’s Congress of Delegates and Annual Scientific Assembly where IAFP specific issues will be addressed. Carolyn Lopez, M.D., past officer of AAFP and past president of IAFP, will induct the new board members.

Oct. 4: IAFP 60th Anniversary Party, Art Institute of Chicago,7-11 p.m. Can it really be 60 years? Celebrate our successes and gear up for the challenges and successes to come as we toast to another 60 years!

Questions for interview with IAFP president, Steve Knight , MD

September 13, 2007  

  1. What are IAFP activities that members can attend at the AAFP annual meeting in Chicago Click here to listen to podcast of answer

Answer:
Weds., Oct. 3, 8 p.m. at the Chicago Downtown Marriott, the IAFP annual business meeting will be held. 

Meet your Illinois colleagues,
Learn about research results on understanding the needs, concerns and attitudes of physicians; and
vote for candidates for the IAFP board of directors.

Thurs., Oct. 4, 7-11 p.m. at the Art Institute of Chicago, the IAFP 60th anniversary reception will take place.  Award winners will be honored.  You can visit the Impressionist gallery “after hours” in our private tour.

  1. How do I register for IAFP events at AAFP annual meeting? Click here to listen to podcast of answer

Answer:
You can call the Academy, 800-826-7944 to register, or you can register online at the IAFP website, www.iafp.com  

  1. Can I still register for AAFP Annual Scientific Forum? Click here to listen to podcast of answer

Answer:
If you missed advance registration for the AAFP Annual Scientific Assembly, October 3 through 6 at Chicago ’s McCormick Place , you can register for one day or more on-site.

 You can also register for ticketed events (such as hands-on procedures courses).  

Go to the AAFP website for more information, www.aafp.org, or call 800-274-2237.