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IAFP AwardsCall for NominationsThe Indiana Academy of Family Physicians strives to improvehealth care in the state of Indiana. In recognition of theindividuals who work to further the specialty of familymedicine, the IAFP bestows awards on an annual basis. Thiscall for nominations plays an important part in the process ofrecognizing outstanding service. Nominations must be inwriting and submitted on an official nomination form withappropriate attachments. The IAFP Commission onMembership and Communications will review the entries andpresent its recommendation to the IAFP Board of Directorsfor approval. Nominations will be accepted from IAFPmembers until March 1, 2007.For more information and nomination forms, please checkwww.in-afp.org or contact Missy Lewis at mlewis@in-afp.orgor (317) 237-4237. Thank you for your participation inrecognizing outstanding family physicians and supporters offamily medicine!Lester D. Bibler AwardThe Lester D. Bibler Award is given to an Active member ofthe Academy who, through long-term dedication andleadership, has furthered the development of family medicinein the state of Indiana.A. Alan Fischer AwardEstablished in 1984, the IAFP’s A. Alan Fischer Award isdesigned to “recognize persons who in the opinion of the Boardof Directors of the IAFP have made outstanding contributionsto education for family medicine, in undergraduate, graduateand continuing education spheres.” The award was named inhonor of Dr. Alan Fischer, a long-time member of the IAFP whoactively served both the Indiana Chapter and AAFP. Dr. Fischerestablished the Department of Family Medicine (Practice) atIndiana University School of Medicine and the IU FamilyMedicine (Practice) Residency Program.Jackie Schilling Certificate ofCommendationThe Jackie Schilling Certificate of Commendation wasestablished to recognize non-physicians who have been deemedto contribute, in a distinguished manner, to the advancement offamily medicine in the state of Indiana. The recipients of theaward are considered to be persons of repute in many fields,including medical education, government, the arts andjournalism. In 1999, the award was named after past IAFPExecutive Vice President Jackie Schilling.Distinguished Public Service AwardThe Distinguished Public Service Award is to be presented tomembers in good standing who have distinguished him/herselfby providing a community or public service. The service forwhich this award is bestowed should have been performed on avoluntary and uncompensated basis and should have benefitedthe community in an exceptional way. Service must be entirelyseparate from the candidate’s job responsibility.Indiana Family Physicianof the Year AwardNominees for the Indiana Family Physician of the Year Awardmust have maintained membership in good standing with boththe IAFP and AAFP and must have been in practice for at least10 years. Nominees must provide his/her patients withcompassionate, comprehensive and caring family medicine ona continuing basis, and must be directly and effectively involvedin community affairs and activities that enhance the quality ofhis/her community. A nominee must be a family physician whois a credible role model professionally and personally to his/hercommunity, to other health professionals, and to residents andmedical students. Nominees must also be able to effectivelyrepresent the specialty of family medicine and the IAFP andAAFP in a public forum.Outstanding Resident AwardThe Outstanding Resident Award seeks to reward a maturefamily medicine resident who demonstrates exceptional interestand involvement in family medicine, and exemplifies a balanceof the qualities of a family physician. The recipient of thisaward should exemplify the following qualities: communityservice and social awareness, evidence of scholarly inquiry,caring and compassionate patient care, involvement inAcademy affairs locally or nationally, balance between personaland professional activities, and mature interpersonal andcollegial skills.14
Call for Abstracts2007 IAFP Residents’Day/Research ForumThursday, March 8, 2007Airport Holiday Inn Select, IndianapolisThe IAFP is currently accepting abstracts for the perenniallypopular Residents’ Day and Research Forum, which will again beheld at the Airport Holiday Inn Select in Indianapolis. Please join usfor this exciting event!General Information and GuidelinesAll members of the IAFP are eligible to submit an abstract forconsideration, including active, resident and student members.(Students will select the staff category if they assisted a staffmember in their research project or will select the residentcategory if they assisted a resident member in their researchproject.) Presenters should also be clearly noted on theapplication form.Selected abstracts will be invited to participate in the competitionand present either by an oral presentation with PowerPoint slidesor by submission of a poster. Judges will eliminate themselvesfrom reviewing any abstract, paper or presentation if they havehad active involvement in a project’s development,implementation or presentation.CompetitionNon-Published/Presented AbstractsThe abstract should describe an original work in one of the threecategories:(1) Original Research(2) Case Presentation(3) Article ReviewAbstracts must be factual and report on completed research.Materials previously published or presented at another nationalmeeting are not acceptable for this research competition.For complete submission guidelines and forms, please visitwww.in-afp.org.To submit an abstract, please send two copies (one blinded andone unblinded) ELECTRONICALLY to cbarry@in-afp.org nolater than Monday, February 5, 2007.Questions? Call the IAFP @ 317.237.4237 or e-mail us atiafp@in-afp.org..15
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