Fall - Indiana Academy of Family Physicians

IAFP 55 th
Annual
Meeting
Attendance
Exceeds 350
IAFP members in reference committee hearings listened to testimony and
consider resolutions submitted to the 2003 IAFP Congress of Delegates
July 23-27, 2003
French Lick, Indiana
By Amanda C. Bowling
Total registration for the 2003 IAFP Annual Meeting
reached 356. This figures included 180 physicians,
their families, ancillary personnel, and visiting
dignitaries. In addition, 60 companies were represented in
the exhibit center.
Family Practice Residents enjoy the All Member Party
During the five day event, educational, business, and social
activities were held—including the Congress of Delegates,
more than 30 hours of CME offerings, the First Annual
Chuck Schilling Memorial Golf Tournament, the All
Member Party, and the Annual Banquet. Many special
activities were also planned for children.
Thanks to its many supporters, this year’s IAFP annual
meeting was again a great success. Each year financial
contributions made by supporters of the IAFP make the
meeting possible. Support from friends of family practice
is provided in many forms. Educational grants are solicited
for the overall CME program. Only grants that allow the
IAFP to maintain independence in the selection of content,
faculty and topics are accepted. Sponsorships are solicited
for social activities and meals. Companies may reach
different levels of support with a combination of
educational grant monies, exhibit fess and event
sponsorships.
Dr. Daniel Walters, for his work as Chairman of the Commission on Education and
making the past several Scientific Assemblies so successful; Dr. Scott Eller,
Outstanding Resident Award, and Dr. Heidi Harris Bromund, A. Alan Fischer Award
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The primary mission of the IAFP is to offer members
outstanding educational opportunities and the IAFP greatly
appreciates all support of our high quality CME offerings.
We would like to give special recognition to the supporters
listed on page 17 and ask that our members take the
opportunity to thank their representatives personally when
they call on you in your office.
Dr. Fred Rigde, Lester D. Bibler Award; Dr. Richard Huber, Distinguished
Public Service Award; and Dr. J. Paul Gentile, Family Physician of the Year.