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Committees
Committees: The Committees meet every two or three months by teleconference and use email to update and communicate. The meetings usually last 1-2 hours.
Task Forces: Typically meet via email or teleconference as needed to complete tasks. There are no scheduled face-to-face meetings for task force members.
Chair, Avinash Mantha, MD
To shape the education menu for the IAFP. Develop, present, research, and promote educational opportunities that are timely, relevant, and of the highest quality. The CME Committee actively participates in developing all CME programs and is responsible for reviewing proposed CME for live/virtual events.
-Recruit or serve as faculty as needed for webinars, enduring materials, live meetings, and program development.
-Review presentations for commercial bias and oversee the organization's accreditation.
-Assist in developing a KSA, and either present a KSA or help update outdated presentations.
-Serve as on-site moderators for live meetings.
These meetings are held in the evening via teleconference approximately every six weeks, with one in-person meeting at the IAFP Annual Meeting.
Chair, Elizabeth Bockhold, MD
To serve as a conduit for educator issues on faculty development, student interest, and resident activity. Promote Family Medicine Midwest and IAFP opportunities to the Illinois medical education community. Employed faculty and community-based preceptors are encouraged to join.
-Implement the Academy's annual Resident Scholarly Works Virtual Summit webinar by recruiting resident presenters and serving as a volunteer reviewer (typically in late May or early June).
-Promote Family Medicine Midwest and encourage colleagues to submit abstracts and attend the conference.
-Encourage student and resident participation in IAFP events and leadership opportunities with IAFP and AAFP. Select the IAFP Resident Teacher of the Year recipient from nominations submitted by Illinois programs.
These meetings are held roughly quarterly in the evening via teleconference, with one in-person meeting at the IAFP Annual Meeting.
Chair, Asim Jaffer, MD
To inform and guide the Academy's advocacy efforts. The GR Committee evaluates current issues at the state and federal levels and determines their relevance and connection to IAFP/AAFP policy. Some expected responsibilities include:
- Participating in grassroots lobbying on legislation that affects physicians and patients.
- Using their knowledge to educate local colleagues and lawmakers on key issues.
- Recommending support, opposition, or changes to state legislation and regulations presented for their consideration.
- Facilitating discussions that may lead to improved policies at the state and federal levels, benefiting family medicine and patient care.
- Assisting and participating in the biennial Spring Into Action (mini lobby days), where IAFP members meet to discuss important issues with elected officials and policymakers in Springfield.
These meetings are held in the evening via teleconference approximately every eight to ten weeks, with one in-person meeting at the IAFP Annual Meeting.
