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L O U I S I A N AFAMILY DOCTORAn Official Publication of the Louisiana Academy of Family PhysiciansFall 2006 • Volume 19 • Number 3Drs. “Cissy” and Bryan Picou,with the Presidential GavelAssembly HighlightsPg 12REMINDER11th Annual WinterConferenceThe Great Mardi Gras EscapeCopper Mountain ResortCopper Mountain ColoradoFebruary 17-20, 2007

Published September 2006The Louisiana Family DoctorPublished by Louisiana Academy ofFamily PhysiciansVolume 19 • Issue 3919 Tara BoulevardBaton Rouge, LA 70806Telephone: 225-923-3313Fax: 225-923-2909academy@lafp.orgWeb Site: www.lafp.orgJames Campbell, MD, EditorOfficersBryan Picou, MDPresidentRussell Roberts, MDPresident-ElectMark Dawson, MDVice PresidentJames Campbell, MDSecretaryHerbert L. Muncie, MDTreasurerKim Edward LeBlanc, MD, PhDImmediate Past PresidentDaniel Jens, MDSpeaker, General AssemblyDerek Anderson, MDVice Speaker, General AssemblyAAFP Delegates/AlternatesRobert Lahasky, MDDerek Anderson, MDMarguerite Picou, MDHarold Ishler Jr., MDCommittee ChairsMichael Harper, MD, ChairCommittee on EducationHerbert Muncie, MD, ChairCommittee on OperationsWayne Gravois, MD, ChairCommittee on Legislative/Membership IssuesLAFP StaffSonora S. ThigpenExecutive Vice PresidentLinda FosterAdministrative AssistantIn This Issue...From the President ........................................................................................ 7From the Secretary ........................................................................................ 7Legislative Report ......................................................................................... 8Membership Report........................................................................................9Legislative & Membership Committee Report ....................................... 102006 Assembly Highlights ......................................................................... 12LAFP 2006 Family Physician of the Year ................................................ 14Upcoming Events in 2007! ........................................................................ 15Louisiana Academy of Family Physicians11th Annual Winter Conference ................................................................ 162006-2007 LAFP Board of Directors ....................................................... 182006 Annual Assembly Attendees ............................................................ 19Residency Reports ...................................................................................... 20Baton Rouge General Medical CenterEast Jefferson General Hospital Family Medicine Residency ProgramLSU Family Medicine Residency Program-KennerUniversity Medical Center LafayetteLake Charles Family Medicine Residency Program Chief ResidentsLSUHSC-ShreveportLouisiana Family Doctor is the official quarterly publication of the Louisiana Academy of FamilyPhysicians (LAFP). It serves as the primary communication vehicle to LAFP members.No material in Louisiana Family Doctor is to be construed as representing the policies or views ofthe Academy. The editors reserve the right to review and to reject commentary and advertisingdeemed inappropriate. Advertisers and agencies must indemnify and hold the LAFP harmless ofany expense arising from claims or actions against the LAFP because of the publication of the contentsof an advertiser. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form orby any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopy, recording or any information storageand retrieval systems, without permission from the editor.Subscriptions are free to members of the Louisiana Academy of Family Physicians. Subscriptionrate for non-members is $35 per year. To subscribe call 225-923-3313.Advertisers IndexAmedisys Home Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2AstraZeneca . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3Doyle Hamilton, MD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11East Jefferson General Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19Gachassin Law Firm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15LAMMICO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24Louisiana Health Care Review, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23Perfect Places and Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11Southeast United Dairy Industry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6The Schumacher Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19To advertise in future issues of Louisiana Family Doctor,please contact Bob Sales at 502.423.7272 or bsales@ipipublishing.com.www.ipipublishing.com5

Thank you for electing me president for thisyear. We have gotten off to a great start at ourAnnual Assembly in Destin. We had nearly100 doctors there. This was, I think, the besteducational program we have had in 18 years.The Academy is doing well and we have abusy year in front of us.We will have representation at the AmericanAcademy Annual Assembly in September inWashington D.C. We will have one of ourpast presidents on the Healthcare ReformCommission for Louisiana. The Future ofFamily Medicine project continues to definewhere we need to go in the future, and ourLegislative & Membership Committee hasbeen busy with legislative issues.From the PresidentWe plan to have our LAFP Board & Clustermeetings around the state this year and to bepresent at family medicine graduations.Having said all these great things, we needyour help. We need to see you at our meetings.We need to hear from you to answerthe e-mails we send you, because we wantto know what you think. We will need yourhelp to work legislative issues, the Future ofFamily Medicine project and to helpreshape the health care delivery system inLouisiana and to help with Tar Wars. I hopeto see many of you at our functions. We willhave a great year.Bryan Anthony Picou, MDI would like to thank the membership of theAcademy for selecting me to serve as theorganization’s secretary, and I look forwardto the opportunity. It is truly a privilege torepresent a constituency that defines theforefront of health care.I was encouraged to see a high level of memberparticipation in the recent AnnualAssembly in Destin, Florida. Your Academystaff and planning committees are to be recognizedfor their tireless efforts in organizinga highly successful event that was enjoyed byall. There was a twofold increase in memberFrom the Secretaryregistrants at this year’s event compared tolast year, and enhanced participation in theactivities of the Academy can only serve tomake our organization stronger.The LAFP Officers and Board of Directorswelcome and encourage member input withrespect to the decisions and actions of theorganization. I encourage each of you torelate your needs and concerns to yourelected officers, so that we maintain forwardprogress on a local, state and nationallevel. Please let your voice be heard.James S. Campbell, MD7

Legislative Reportby Jo RoseThe 2006 Legislative Session may be over, but it is not tooearly to start thinking about issues you would like our state legislatorsto consider (or, in some cases, not to consider) duringthe upcoming legislative session.The 2007 Session is considered a “fiscal” session. The fiscaland/or local issues may not interest you this coming year, butthere will definitely be many issues during the 2008 regularsession (or any special session called by the governor) that willaffect you and your practice.It is also important to note that the governor, all statewideelected officials and every House and Senate member (unlessterm-limited) will be running for reelection in the fall. Many ofthe legislators are planning on qualifying for a higher (or, inseveral cases, lower) office. And, of course, there are a few whoare running for a statewide office.This is another reason that NOW is the time to talk with bothyour senator and representative to let him or her know thatthese issues are important to you and that you are one of theirconstituents. Get involved in his or her campaign and get acommitment to keep these issues on the front (or back) burner.Become a person that your legislator will call when he or shehas a question on a bill. By being a resource person and a supporter,you can make a big difference in what does or doesn’tbecome law.Each year, the Legislature slowly chips away at scope of practiceand quality-of-care issues. Also, the lifting or repealing ofthe medical malpractice cap is introduced in some form eachlegislative session by the trial lawyers. If we are not carefulabout whom we support for election, or if we do not getinvolved at all, there is a real possibility that it may go the sameway the “medical psychologist” or the “rural hospital development”issues did.In addition, because of all the money that is being funneled fromthe federal government through the state and into the coffers ofthe Louisiana Recovery District, any idea that would advance thedelivery of health care services in Louisiana should be proposedto either your legislator or Dr. Richard Streiffer, who is nowworking with Dr. Fred Cerise, secretary of DHH and theLouisiana Health Care Redesign Collaborative.The session convenes at noon on Monday, April 30, 2007 andadjourns not later than 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 28, 2007.Other information pertinent to the session:• It is limited to “measures to enact a general appropriationbill; enact the comprehensive capital budget; make anappropriation; levy or authorize a new tax; increase anexisting tax; levy, authorize, increase, decrease, or repeal afee; dedicate revenue; legislate with regard to tax exemptions,exclusions, deductions, reductions, repeals, or credits;or legislate with regard to the issuance of bonds.” Eachmember may, however, pre-file (no later than 5:00 p.m.,Friday, April 20, 2007) an unlimited number of local orspecial bills (those which are required to be and have beenadvertised) and may introduce up to five such bills thathave not been prefiled. These bills must be introduced nolater than 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 9, 2007. Late introductionsare not permitted.• There are exceptions to the five-bill limit: general appropriationbill, judicial branch appropriation, legislative branchappropriation, capital outlay bill, omnibus bond authorizationbill, supplemental appropriation bill, revenue sharingbill, and ancillary funds bill.• The deadline for third reading and final passage is 6:00p.m. of the second legislative day or the 57th calendar day,whichever occurs first, but the bill can be heard after thatdate if authorized by a two-thirds vote of both houses.• Effective date of the acts will be August 15, 2007, unlessthe bill specifically provides otherwise.The 2007 session is a good time to become more involved inthe legislative process. It will require a time commitment, butby taking a more active role, you can help determine what thepractice of medicine and, in particular, family medicine, willlook like. The legislators want to hear from you, and now, justprior to when they will really need your help (both politicallyand financially), is the perfect time to start.Call the LAFP office today and say you’d like to become a partof this important committee.8

Membership Report(May 1, 2006-July 31, 2006)New Active MembersTherryll L. Johnson, MD, New OrleansRelocations to LouisianaVictoria L. Bagnall, MD, Bossier City (UNIF)Juan C. Camero, DO, Baton Rouge (KY)Tammy Mitchell, MD, Lake Charles (FL)Transfers from LouisianaChristine T. Baird, MD (Grovetown, GA)Christina N. Bergstrom, MD (Portland, OR)Lance M. Black, MD (Fort Walton Beach, FL)Ryan T. Foret, MD (Greenwood, SC)Clifton R. Hamic, MD (Tyler, TX)Douglas C. Holman, MD (Centreville, MD)Kin Hood, MD (Springdale, AR)Scott A. Kurzer, MD (Columbus, OH)M. Jane Moore, MD (Anchorage, AK)Allison L. Opay, MD (Monticello, MNWilliam P. Sanders, MD (Whitehouse, TX)Gabe V. Schuldt, MD (Marquette, MI)Russel N. Smith, MD (Roosevelt, UT)Louis S. Strauss, MD (Philadelphia, PA)Lisa M. Wu, MD (Kaneohe, HI)Residency to ActiveAlexandriaJohnny K. Ingram, MDLatonya R. Kelly, MDSuneetha Koduru, MDShrinath Parimi, MDDaniel Renois, MDBaton RougeSrinivas Kata, MDAllison D. Parkman, MDDaniel Salmeron, MDRome A. Sherrod, III, MDKennerJames Keith Daniel, MDIvo T. Iatchovski, MDJohn Y. Jin, MDJeanne D. Theriot, MDPrashanthi Yalamanchili, MDLake CharlesPenny L. Goodwin, MDBradley Loewer, MDDang D. Nguyen, MDGhada A. Saqer, MDBinh N. Tran, MDEast JeffersonLori A. Fos, MDAtiya Momin, MDMichael A. Valdes, MDE.A. ConwayMustafa M. Akif, MDMohamed G. I. Mohamed, MDHarnish R. Patel, MDCarter W. Quayle, MDLafayetteJeanne Dauphine Theriot, MDShreveportRashid Daud, MDEsther M. Holloway, MDAlicia M. Hopkins, DOSanjoy Mukerjee, MDAshor Lewi Odisho, MDApril Callaway Palmer, MDMagdy E. Shehata, MDTexasCharles Scott Patton, MDNew Resident MembersBaton RougeBrandi S. Basso, MDJuan C. Camero, DOJimmie G. Holmes, MDMichael A. Howell, MDVicki Z. Munson-Whetstone, MDPaul T. Nguyen, MDTed Le Schwarm, MDEast JeffersonMaria I. Cartagena, MDJason B. Fuqua, MDCullen Ocmond, MDSarah Pivach, MdMehul Sheth, MDKa Yan Tong, MDMonroeSanjana J. Bhattarai, MDBharat D. Joshi, MDVernilyn N Juan, MDEdgardo L. Montemayor, Jr, MDAmir Salimi, MDGianendra K. Sharma, MDShreveportJeananne Brignac, MDOlugbomi Elegbe, MDJulia Garcia, MDSarah Hamavei, MDJason K. Milligan, MDJaya Sharmam, MDMartha Wafer, MDClint N. WilsonNew Student MembersLSU–ShreveportBreigh LeBlancTulaneDeepa MopartyMembership RecapAs of 8/1/06TypeCountActive 768Sustaining 1Inactive 9Life 61Student 290Resident 142Total Members 1272Prospective Residents 1Pending Approval 4Eligible Non-members(Former ActiveMembers: 108) 266Other Practicing FPsNot eligible for membership 309

Legislative & MembershipCommittee Reportby Wayne Gravois, MD, Committee ChairAfter two Special Legislative Sessions, the 2006Louisiana Regular Legislative Session ended onJune 19, 2006. It was a fairly eventful session,with most of the emphasis on the aftermathrecovery of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Allhealth-care-related bills can be viewed by goingto the LSMS Web site at www.lsms.org andclicking on “Legislative,” then “2006Legislative Summary.” The majority of thesebills fall under the heading EmergencyPreparedness and Liability. The next section,entitled Environmental Health, deals with twosignificant laws — House Bill 1010 and SenateBill 742 — prohibiting smoking in both a vehiclewith a child and in public places. In additionto our efforts, these bills were strongly supportedby the American Cancer Society, among others.They are felt to be bold steps forward inreducing secondhand smoke’s ill effects.10Difficulties in the enforcement of these lawswere debated during committee and flooraction, but the lobbying efforts by all the supporterssuccessfully argued that this law hadbeen implemented in at least 10 other stateswithout any problems.The next section, Healthcare, contains a verysignificant piece of legislation that should impactus as family physicians and the future of famiymedicine in our state. HB 106, by Rep. Durand,extends the “sunset” date of the Interagency TaskForce on the Future of Family Medicine toSeptember 1, 2008, and also provided that onFebruary 15 of each year, the Task Force will presenta report on its findings and recommendationsto the secretary of DHH and the Legislature.HB 106 became Act 331 of 2006, effective onAugust 15, 2006. The task force, created in 2004,was designed to “assist DHH and other healthand human-service organizations in studying anddeveloping strategies to eliminate the significantprimary health care shortage in rural and urbanunderserved areas.” Please make the time toreview our LAFP Web site at www.lafp.org, andclick on Louisiana Interagency Taskforce onthe Future of Family Medicine for updates. Aspecial thanks to all of those volunteers servingon the committee, especially Drs. Ed Martin andRick Streifer. Many long hours have been spenttowards bettering our specialty of family medicine,and we still have a long way to go. As policyand design are formulated, we ask for yourinput and support.Under the next few sections, one of the mostcontroversial bills passed was SB 570, bySen. Hines, which provides for the economicand monopolistic protection of rural hospitalsand requires “ethical referral practices” byphysicians. Both the LAFP and the LSMSstrongly opposed this bill. Quoting the LSMSWeb site: “SB 570 severely impedes investmentand construction of certain health carefacilities by physicians or any ‘proposingparty’ in rural areas in direct competition withrural hospitals in their primary service area,which is defined as either a 25-mile radius orthe number of postal ZIP codes in which 75percent of the rural hospital’s patients reside.”The LAFP joined in the last-minute fight andnearly helped turn the tide. The bill wassqueezed out of the committee by one vote.In addition to the lobbying effort by our lobbyist,Jo Rose, we had one of our own ruralfamily doctors, Dr. Zeb Stearns, testifyagainst the bill. In order for the LAFP to be aforce, we need more active participation ofour members in the legislative process in thefuture. We need to have physicians availablewho are willing to leave their busy practicesto testify. Having Jo Rose, our lobbyistdown at the legislature, certainly can help toexpedite things for those willing. This is OURacademy — YOURS and mine. We also needan updated Legislative Contact List ofphysicians so that we can quickly contactappropriate legislators. Please contactSonora or Linda Foster at OUR AcademyOffice with your contact information.Under the section Medical Malpractice,there were some rather ambiguous resolutionsthat were proposed. There was a “loser-pays”bill, SB 110, which appeared to be mostpromising but was opposed by LSMS andLAMMICO for fear that the physician defendantwould also be subject to penalty. I amstill waiting to understand that one. HB 412,by Rep. Johns, adds the donation of blood andblood products to the definitions of “patient,”“malpractice” and “health care” under privatemedical malpractice. LSMS opposed this, asthis expands the ever-increasing malpracticedefendant arena. As always, there was anunsuccessful attempt to “tinker” with ourmalpractice cap of $500,000. An importantbill that did not get much fanfare, but couldgreatly impact the present state of malpracticein our state, as we know it, is SB 406. We asphysicians need to understand this piece oflegislation before agreeing to this with yourinsurance company. SB 406, by Sen. Lentini,provides, at the option of the defendant, aone-year expedited medical-review-panelprocess to issue an opinion beginning withthe appointment of the attorney chairperson.SB 406 became Act 323 of 2006, effective onAugust 15, 2006. The first 90 percent of thebill sounds very favorable to physicians andorganized medicine, but the last section iswhat concerns me. I quote:“The report of the expert opinion reached bythe expedited medical-review-panel processpursuant to the provisions of this Subsectionshall not be admissible as evidence in any

action subsequently brought by the claimantin a court of law. Neither party shall havethe right to call any member of the medicalreview panel as a witness. A panelist shallhave absolute immunity from civil liabilityfor all communications, findings, opinions,and conclusions made in the course andscope of duties prescribed by this Part.”I repeat: “The medical review opinion willnot be admissible in court.”In speaking with LAMMICO staff memberswho helped introduce the bill and the LSMSwho supported LAMMICO, it was theirunderstanding that the medical review opinionwas never supposed to be admissible when themedical review process was first formulatedback in the mid-’70s. I have not been able tocontact Dr. Donald Palmisano, who was aleader in the medical malpractice reform backin the ’70s, to verify this. I only know thatwith more than 85 percent of the review panelsfinding in favor of the defendant, unanimousfavorable decisions can mean somethingif the case goes to trial. I would be veryinterested in others’ opinions on this topic.There was a VICTORY for the uninsuredpatient this year that may have gone unnoticed.HB 1396 (originally HB 896) passedand was signed into law by the governor.This bill “Provides for physician discountsfor rendered health care services to theuninsured.” For much too long, we havebeen forced to charge all patients, bothinsured as well as the uninsured, the samefee for services rendered, while only receivingthe discounted fee from the insurer.MONROE FAMILY PRACTICEFOR SALEWell established, lucrative family practice located inGarden District of Monroe, Louisiana.Office equipment, medical equipment, waiting roomfurniture — everything needed to step in and beginpracticing immediately — is included in the sale.• Reason for sale:• Seller Finance:• Practice:RetiringMPOver 5,000 patientsPlease contact Brenda at (318) 322-1417 forinformation on this great opportunity in Monroe.Perfect Places & Properties7254cI would like to take this opportunity to thankeveryone for their help this last year — in particular,those on the Membership and LegislativeCommittee; the Executive Committee, led by Dr.Kim LeBlanc; Sonora and Linda, with the academyoffice; and a VERY SPECIAL THANKS toJo Rose, for her serious contribution to the cause.Lastly, if you would be interested in serving onthe Legislative and Membership Committee,please contact the LAFP office at www.lafp.orgor me at wgravois@lanermc.org. Participation ismuch easier now with conference calling and thee-mail system. Please support YOUR society.11

2006 Assembly HighDr. Trenton P. James, Baton Rouge, InauguralFP Bordelon MD, Lectureship presenter2006-2007 New LAFP Officers: Derek Anderson, MD, vice-speaker; James Campbell, MD, secretary;Russell Roberts, MD, president-elect; David Thompson, MD, Dist. 5 alt.; Bryan Picou, MD, president;Daniel Jens, speaker; Mark Dawson, MD, vice president; Kirk Bonner, MD, Dist 2 alt.; Harold Ishler,Jr., MD, alternate delegate; and Nathan Landry, MD, Dist 3B alt.Dr. Michael Harper and his wife, Nancy, relaxing over dinnerafter a fabulous day in the sun.Dr. F.P. BordelonA beaming Dr. Richard Michel,LAFP’s 2006 Family Physicianof the Year!Outgoing President Kim Edward LeBlanc, MD,PhD, receives his President’s Plaque from Dr. MaryFrank, AAFP Board Chair.Dancing to music furnished by a local combo after the Installation/Awards Dinner.12

hlightsEducationalPartnersDIAMOND PARTNERGeorgia Academy of Family PhysiciansPLATINUM PARTNERSanofi-AventisEnjoying another spin on the dance floor....SILVER PARTNERSNew Jersey Academy of Family PhysiciansSyneronBRONZE PARTNERSTakeda PharmaceuticalsWyeth PharmaceuticalsPARTNERSLouisiana Medical Mutual InsuranceCompany (LAMMICO)Outcomes Management EducationalWorkshops (OMEW)Southeast United Dairy AssociationDrs. Mary Frank, Bryan A. Picou (LAFP President,2006-2007) and “Cissy” PicouDrs. Frank and Roberts discussing the future of family doctorsacross America.Breakfast with the exhibitors13

LAFP 2006 Family Physician of the YearRichard Roy Michel,MD, Named FamilyPhysician of the Yearby the LouisianaAcademy of FamilyPhysiciansDr. Wayne Gravois presenting Louisiana Family Physician of theYear 2006 Award to Dr. Richard Michel.Richard Roy Michel, MD, was honored as the Louisiana Academy of Family Physicians’ (LAFP) 2006 FamilyPhysician of the Year at the 2006 Awards and Installation Ceremony in Destin, Florida, July 6, 2006. Dr. Michelis a charter member and was also recognized for 45 years of membership in both the Louisiana Academy ofFamily Physicians and American Academy of Family Physicians. He earned the degree of fellow from theAmerican Academy of Family Physicians in 1974.Dr. Michel is married to Margaret Bennett Michel. They have twodaughters, Suzanne Alford and Donna Lemoine. They have threegrandchildren, two girls and one boy.Dr. Richard Roy Michel was born on May 27, 1932. In 1950, he graduatedas valedictorian from Marksville High School. He graduatedfrom LSU Medical School, New Orleans, Louisiana, in 1957 with anMD degree. He then interned at Doctor’s Hospital in Shreveport andwas in the U.S. Air Force from 1958 to 1960. He served there as headof the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and assistant hospitaladministrator. He was discharged from active duty in August 1960,and remained on inactive status for approximately 10 years. He was acaptain in the U.S. Air Force, after which he returned to his hometownof Marksville, Louisiana, beginning practice with the AbramsonGroup in 1960. The group, consisting of Albert Abramson, S.R.Abramson, David Friefeld, E. J. Kalifey and Richard Michel, ownedthe Marksville Hospital. In 1968, the hospital was sold, and Dr.Michel went into solo practice in Marksville. He did obstetrics, gynecologyand surgery along with his office practice. In 1976, he stoppedperforming obstetrics, and in 1983 he stopped performing surgery. Hethen started a family practice that is still operational today.Dr. Michel is a member of the Southern Medical Association and amember of the Avoyelles Council on Aging, of which he was presidentin 1992. He is a 4th Degree Knight of Columbus, member of theMarksville Lion’s Club, and charter member of the Marksville Jr. Heis a member of the Avoyelles Mayor’s Association, serving as presidentfor two years in the 1990s. He was elected Avoyellean of the year in1992. He was first chief of staff of the Avoyelles Hospital in 1978,again serving as chief of staff in 1982. He received a Certificate ofMerit from the Knights of Columbus in 1988. He is a member of theBoard of Trustees of the Marksville General Hospital from 1975 to1975, and 1986 to 1987. He was also a member of the RapidesHealthcare System Governing Board from March 1998 to February2004. He is a member of the 1979 court for the city of Marksville. In1978, he was elected mayor of Marksville, serving 16 years, and thenwas elected again in 1998. He is still mayor of the city of Marksville;when this term is finished, Dr. Michel will have served a total of 28years as mayor. He has never been defeated in an election. When hebecame mayor, the city of Marksville was a bankrupt town. He wasinstrumental in the continuing growth of the city of Marksville, bringingthe little town to the size of a city and bringing it from bankruptcyinto the black, and Marksville has continued to be financially sound.14

Upcoming Eventsin 2007!11th Annual Winter Conference“The Great Mardi Gras Escape”February 17-20, 2007Copper Mountain Resort Conference CenterCopper Mountain, Coloradowww.coppercolorado.comCall (866) 837-2996 and reference group number 3FY71W before 1/17/2007.Registration materials — for physicians and exhibitors — are now availableonline at www.lafp.org.2007 Summer Meeting60th Annual Assembly & ExhibitionMark your calendar and plan to be in New OrleansJune 21-24, 2007, at the historic Monteleone Hotel in the French Quarter.15

Louisiana Academy of Family Physicians11th Annual Winter ConferenceThe Great Mardi Gras EscapeCopper Mountain Resort-Copper Mountain, Colorado, February 17-20, 2007AccreditationThis program is being planned for 16 hours ofCME credit.ObjectivesThis activity is designed for the specialty of familymedicine, but may also be of educational interest tothe specialties of internal medicine, pediatrics andother primary care fields. It is designed to introduceproviders to the latest information, techniques andtechnology applicable to office-based patient carethrough didactic lectures and interactive discussions.Upon completion of this activity, participantsshould have a working and applicable comprehensionof these topics. Specific objectives for eachtopic will be included in the participant syllabus.In addition, this meeting is structured to allowopportunities for students, residents, practicingphysicians, educators, and faculty to interact.ADA ActThe LAFP will comply with the Americans withDisabilities Act to offer this program to all interestedparties, regardless of any special needs they mayhave. Indicate on the registration form if you haveany special needs.Registrants only. Continental breakfasts and warminghuts are for paid registrants and paid guests.AccommodationsThe Louisiana Academy of Family Physicians haschosen the Copper Conference Center, CopperMountain, Colorado as the site for our 11th AnnualWinter Conference. High in the heart of theColorado Rockies, the Copper Conference Centeris in the middle of it all — just steps away from thevillage which features new lodging, restaurants,shops and year-round activities.Reservations(must be made by January 17, 2007)To make reservations, please call Copper MountainGroup Reservations at 1-866-837-2996. Twentyfive(25%) percent of room charge will be requiredas a deposit upon booking your reservations. Thename of the group should be referenced asLouisiana Academy of Family Physicians, or GroupCode 3FY7IW, when calling the reservations office.Pre/Post Rates PolicyCopper Mountain Resort will extend rooms(on space available basis) at the group ratesup to three days before or after the group’smajor arrival/ departure dates.Gold LevelLAFP has contracted Gold Level accommodationsfor meeting attendees. Copper’s newest and finest inlodging accommodations offer all the comforts ofhome while just steps from the slopes and smack inthe heart of the village activities. You’ll enjoy a privatefitness room, outdoor spa, heated undergroundparking, private ski lockers and fabulous mountainviews! Each condo comes with a full kitchen, livingroom with a gas fireplace and an outdoor balcony;luxurious master baths with large soaking tubs andheat lamps to soothe your soul after a day on the go!Schedule at a GlanceSaturday, February 17, 20076:00 AM-9:30 AM Registration Open6:15 AM-6:30 AM Breakfast6:30 AM-7:30 AM CME7:30 AM-8:00 AM RefreshmentBreak with Exhibitors8:00 AM-9:00 AM CME9:00 AM-3:30 PM Break (On Your Own)3:30 PM-630 PM Registration Open3:30 PM-4:30 PM Warming HutBreak with Exhibitors4:30 PM-5:30 PM CME5:30 PM-6:30 PM CME7:00 PM-9:00 PM Fireworks Party (tentative)Sunday, February 18, 20076:00 AM-9:30 AM Registration Open6:15 AM-6:30 AM Breakfast6:30 AM-7:30 AM CME7:30 AM-8:00 AM RefreshmentBreak with Exhibitors8:00 AM-9:00 AM CME9:00 AM-3:30 PM Break (On Your Own)3:30 PM-630 PM Registration Open3:30 PM-4:30 PM Warming HutBreak with Exhibitors4:30 PM-5:30 PM CME5:30 PM-6:30 PM CMEMonday, February19, 20076:00 AM-9:30 AM Registration Open6:15 AM-6:30 AM Breakfast6:30 AM-7:30 AM CME7:30 AM-8:00 AM RefreshmentBreak with Exhibitors8:00 AM-9:00 AM CME9:00 AM-3:30 PM Break (On Your Own)3:30 PM-630 PM Registration Open3:30 PM-4:30 PM Warming HutBreak with Exhibitors4:30 PM-5:30 PM CME5:30 PM-6:30 PM CMETuesday, February 20, 20076:00 AM-9:30 AM Registration Open6:15 AM-6:30 AM Breakfast6:30 AM-7:30 AM CME7:30 AM-8:00 AM RefreshmentBreak with Exhibitors8:00 AM-9:00 AM CME9:00 AM-3:30 PM Break (On Your Own)3:30 PM-630 PM Registration Open3:30 PM-4:30 PM Warming HutBreak with Exhibitors4:30 PM-5:30 PM CME5:30 PM-6:30 PM CME16

Louisiana Academy of Family Physicians919 Tara Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA 70806—E-mail: academy@lafp.org—Phone: 800-375-5237, 225-923-3313—Fax: 225-923-290911th Annual Winter Conference • The Great Mardi Gras EscapeFebruary 17-20, 2007, Steamboat Grand Resort, Steamboat Springs, ColoradoEARLY BIRD Registration FormPlease Print:Name: ______________________________________________ Spouse/Guest: ____________________________________________Mailing Address: _____________________________________________________________________________________________City: ____________________________________________________ State: ____________ Zip: ____________________________Phone: __________________________ Fax: __________________________ E-mail: _____________________________________Do you require special assistance/diet to participate in this meeting? Yes/No (circle one) Specify: __________________________________How did you hear about this meeting? _________________________ (colleague, AAFP, Web site, LAFP magazine, etc.)Please enter a check mark and/or # of attendees next to all events you plan to attend. Events are complimentary for registrants & guests,however RSVP is required. This information will aid the LAFP in giving accurate counts for meal and social functions.SATURDAY, February 17, 2007__ Continental Breakfast (N/C) (Paid registrants)__ Break “Warming Hut” (Paid registrants)*Fireworks Party Enter# ____N/CSUNDAY, February 18, 2007__ Continental Breakfast (N/C) – (Paid registrants)__ Break “Warming Hut” (Paid registrants)MONDAY, February 19, 2007__ Continental Breakfast (N/C) – (Paid registrants)__ Break “Warming Hut” (Paid registrants)TUESDAY, February 20, 2007 — Mardi Gras Day__ Continental Breakfast (N/C) – (Paid registrants)__ Refreshment Break “Warming Hut” (Paid registrants)REGISTRATION FEES(Registration fee covers CME offerings, syllabus, welcome reception, daily continental breakfasts and warming huts,and one ticket to the Mardi Gras party.) Resident & Life members pay one set fee, regardless of registration date.)REGISTRATION AMOUNTLAFP/AAFP MEMBER (Member ID #_______________________) $425LAFP/AAFP FAMILY PRACTICE RESIDENT & LAFP LIFE MEMBERS*(ID #________________) $225NON-MEMBER PHYSICIANS & ALLIED HEALTH/PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS (Enter SPECIALTY/TITLE: __________) $400NON-MEMBER PHYSICIAN: (Enter Specialty: _________________) $450(Save $50 before 12Enter applicable discount)- $__________FOUNDATION DONATION(S)_____ Student Fund _____ Tar Wars _____ Bordelon Fund _____ General FundREGISTRATION FEETOTAL AMOUNT$__________$__________$__________PAYMENT MODE___ I have enclosed a check payable to LAFP OR ___ I will use my credit card: ___ Visa/MasterCard ___ Discover ___ American ExpressCard Number: ______________________________ Expiration Date: _______/______Card Holder’s Name: _______________________________________ Signature: ___________________________________________NOTE: Refunds will be given on receipt of written cancellations received prior to January 1, 2007. No refunds will be given after that date. LAFPstudent members are invited to attend CME activities at no charge.————————————————— LAFP USE ONLY ————————————————Date 1: ______________ Amount 1: __________________ Date 2: ______________ Amount 2: __________________

2006-2007 LAFP Board of DirectorsThe mission of the Louisiana Academy of Family Physicians is to promote and support Louisiana’s family physiciansin providing excellent health care and to provide its members with continuing medical education opportunities.OfficersPresidentBryan Picou, MD740 Keyser Ave., Ste. ANatchitoches, LA71457-6043318-352-2971pico4403@bellsouth.netPresident-ElectRussell Roberts, MDP.O. 33932Shreveport, LA71130-3932318-675-6272rrober2@lsuhsc.eduVice PresidentMark Dawson, MD610 E. Bernard St.Rayne, LA 70578337-334-7551mdawson@promisehealthcare.comSecretaryJames Campbell, MD200 W. Esplanade Ave.,Ste. 510Kenner, LA 70065504-471-2750jcampb2@lsuhsc.eduTreasurerHerbert L. Muncie, MD307 Morningside DriveMandeville, LA 70448504-568-4585hmunci@lsuhsc.eduImmediate PastPresidentKim Edward LeBlanc,MD, PhDLSU Dept. ofFamily Medicine2020 Gravier St., Rm. 747New Orleans, LA 70112504-568-4570klebla@lsuhsc.eduSpeaker/GADaniel Jens, MD2810 E. CausewayMandeville, LA 70448985-875-2340djens@ochsner.orgVice SpeakerDerek Anderson, MD5941 Willow Glen Dr.Baton Rouge, LA 70809225-751-0234lumpy463@aol.comDelegatesRobert Lahasky, MD520 N. Lewis St., Ste. 203New Iberia, LA 70560337-364-4738Derek Anderson, MD15165 S. Harrells Ferry Rd.Baton Rouge, LA 70816225-751-0234lumpy463@aol.comAlternate DelegatesMarguerite Picou, MD740 Keyser Ave., Ste. ANatchitoches, LA71457-6043318-352-2971Harold Ishler, Jr., MD9001 Summa Ave.Baton Rouge, LA 70809225-761-5200District DirectorsDistrict 1James T. Tebbe, Jr., MD6521 Spanish Fort Blvd.New Orleans, LA70124-4321504-283-7966District 2Daniel Jens, MD2810 E. CausewayMandeville, LA 70448985-875-2340District 3AMelvin Bourgeois, MD1201 Kenneth St.Morgan City, LA 70380-1353504-384-2260District 3BLana Metoyer, MD1704 Lawrence St.Opelousas, LA 70570-1667337-948-4445District 4Ricky Jones, MD8383 Millicent WayShreveport, LA 71115-5207318-797-6661District 5Robert Parker, DOP.O. Box 1881Monroe, LA 71210-8005318-330-7661District 6AChristine Smith, MD11548 Old Hammond Hwy.Baton Rouge, LA 70816-8401225-275-5860District 6BTimothy Riddell, MD1309 Fairfield Dr.Mandeville, LA 70448985-875-2828District 7Alan LeBato, MD1525 Oak Park Blvd.Lake Charles, LA 70601-8849337-494-2023District 8Michael Madden, MD821 Elliot St.Alexandria, LA71301-7732318-441-1030Resident RepresentativeJeff Harris, MD1501 Kings Hwy.Shreveport, LA 71130318-675-5815jharr4@lsuhsc.eduStudentRepresentativesLSU-NODaniel PattenLSU-SJosh Cason784 Seven Pines Rd.Benton, LA 71006318-965-3093jcason@lsuhsc.eduCo-Alternate StudentReprestativeBreigh LeBlanc837 1/2 Jefferson Pl.Shreveport, LA 71104337-654-3110blebl1@lsuhsc.eduCo-Alternate StudentReprestativeKristin Wemple8700 Millicent Way,Apt. 716Shreveport, LA 71115318-797-6376mwemble@lsuhsc.eduTulaneSara King2321 Lowerline St.New Orleans, LA 70118732-589-4609sara.king22@tulane.eduCommitteeChairs/MembersCommittee on EducationMichael Harper, MD,Chair318-675-5815Donnie Batie, MDEdwin Bonilla, MDPatrick Deere, MDArthur Fort, MDLawrence Giambelluca, MDDaniel Jens, MDMichael Madden, MDWlizabeth McLain, MDDale Meade, MDMichael Rowland, MDChristine Smith, MDJames Tebbe, Jr., MDJim Theis, MDBradley Touchet, MDMichael Williams, MD(Ex-Officio Member)Bryan Picou, MDCommittee onOperationsHerbert Muncie, MD, Chair504-458-4585Russell Roberts, MDJames Campbell, MDMark Dawson, MDDaniel Jens, MDKim Edward LeBlanc,MD, PhDBryan Picou, MDCommittee onLegislative/Membership IssuesWayne Gravois, MD, Chair225-654-3132Mark Dawson, MDEdwin Dennard, MDEdward Martin, Jr., MDBryan Picou, MDRussell Roberts, MDMichael Rowland, MDMohamad Sidani, MDZeb Stearns, MDRichard Streiffer, MDJames Taylor, MDPamela Wiseman, MD(Ex-Officio Member)Bryan Picou, MDJo Rose (Lobbyist)18

2006 AnnualAssembly AttendeesThe Education Committee and the Board of Directors wish to extend ourappreciation to the following members and friends who attended this year’s59th Annual Assembly held at the Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort in Destin,Florida. As a result of extraordinary CME and the marvelous attendance, ourmeeting was a huge success. We hope you will start making plans today toattend our 11th Winter Conference at Copper Mountain in Colorado February17-20, 2007 and then our 60th Anniversary Assembly at the luxurious HotelMonteleone, in New Orleans, Louisiana, June 21-24, 2007. See you there!William Albright, MD, Hershey, PAGreg Allen, MD, Ponchatoula, LAChrista Anderson, PA, Gainsville, GADerek Anderson, MD, Baton Rouge, LAGoerge Baquet, MD, Baker, LADonnie Batie, MD, Baton Rouge, LAWalter Birdsall, MD,Cutoff, LAKirk Bonner, MD, Metairie, LABruce Brown, MD, Union City, TNKimberly Brown-Clark, MD,Lawrenceville, GAJeffrey Burchard, MD, Allen, TXJeffrey Burnham, MD, Baton Rouge, LAJames Campbell, MD, Kenner, LAWayne Cestia, MD, Lafayette, LARay Cinnater, MD, Houma, LAMichelle Cosse, MD, Zachary, LAAllen Crane, Houma, LAThomas Davis, MD, Oakdale, LAMark Dawson, MD, Rayne, LAPatrick Deere, MD, Bossier City, LAAndrew Dow, MD, Moultrie, GAEric Dupree, MD, Winnfield, LABrian Elkins, MD ,Alexandria, LADavid Euans, MD, Mandeville, LAHeather Finley, RN, W. Monroe, LALarry Flake, MD, Boosier City, LAMary Frank, MD, Mill Valley, CAChris Garcia, MD, Arlington, TXDonald Gehring, DO,College Station, TXJames Gengelbach, DO,Baton Rouge, LACarrie German, MD, Shreveport, LAJeffrey German, MD, Shreveport, LAWayne Gravois, MD, Zachary, LAMichael Harper, MD, Shreveport, LAJack Heidenreich, MD, Raceland, LAJerry Helms, MD, Sulphur, LAWillie Hester, III, MD, Albany, GACharles Horton, MD, Berryville, ARHarold Ishler, MD, Baton Rouge, LATrenton James, MD, Baton Rouge, LARonald Jenkins, MD, Lafayette, LADaniel Jens, MD, Metairie, LARicky Jones, MD, Shreveport, LAKeith Landry, MD, Paincourtville, LANathan Landry, MD, Lafayette, LADennis LaRavia, MD, Bogalusa, LAJim Larrison, MD, Pierre Part, LASherlyn Larrison, MD, Pierre Part, LAAlan LeBato, MD, Lake Charles, LAKim Edward LeBlanc, MD, PhD, NewOrleans, LAAmanda Lemoine, Baton Rouge, LANita Little, RN, Atlanta, GAEd Martin, MD, Covingington, LAH. Dale Meade, MD, Harrisonburg, LARichard Michel, MD, Marksville, LAWilliam Craig Mitchell, MD,Roanoake, VAJennifer Mosley, MD, Knoxville, LAWalter Novikoff, MD, Madisonville, TNRonald Oglesby, MD, Tulsa, OKApril Palmer, MD, Shreveport, LAPhillip Palutsis, MD, Lemont, ILPamela Parra-Beadle, MD,Baton Rouge, LATodd Peavy, MD, Lake Charles, LABryan Picou, MD, Natchitoches, LACissy Picou, MD, Natchitoches, LACamile Pitre, MD, Golden Meadow, LAMarc Pittman III, MD, Covingington, LAKevin Plaisance, MD, Haughton, LAPaul Rachal, MD, New Roads, LARussell Rawls, MD, Gretna, LAAl Rees, MD, Lafayette, LAJulie Rhodes, RN, Houma, LAMelinda Richards, MD, Yazoo City, MSRussell Roberts, MD, Shreveport, LAMichael Rowland, MD, Slidell, LARicardo Samudia, MD, Lafayette, LACarol Smothers-Swift, MD,New Roads, LASteve Springer, MD, Lake Charles, LAJ. Dean Stockstill, MD, Monroe, LAKathryn Strother, MD, Broussard, LARobert Tassin, MD, Slidell, LARobert Taylor, MD, Slidell, LAJames Tebbe, MD, New Orleans, LAW. David Thompson, MD, Rayville, LARobert Tippens, MD, Nashville, TNJimmie Varnado, MD, Greensburg, LASteven Vidrine, MD, Ville Platte, LARandall Wagman, MD, Lake Charles, LAJohn Walker, MD, Hammond, LATye Ward, DO, Tulsa, OKRobert Wiprud, MD, College Station, TXPamela Wiseman, MD, New Orleans, LAThe East Jefferson General Hospital Family MedicineResidency Program has an immediate opening for a fulltimefaculty member. Must have current certification by theAmerican Board of Family Medicine, a Louisiana medical license and beable to obtain membership on the East Jefferson General HospitalMedical Staff. Three or more years private practice experience or equivalentis preferred. Maternity care is not required but is considered desirable.Job duties include supervision of residents in the ambulatory andhospital settings, direct patient care, scholarly activity, lectures to residentsand students, resident recruiting, curriculum development and residentevaluation. Call averages 1 in 5.We offer excellent benefits in addition to competitive salaries.Interested candidates should send aCurriculum Vitae and cover letter to:David W. Euans, M.D.Program Director4228 Houma Blvd., Suite 230Metairie, LA 70006Phone 504-883-8906 • Fax 504-883-3723E-mail deuans@ejgh.orgLAFP19

Residency ReportsBaton Rouge GeneralMedical CenterMark J. Boquet, MD, MPH, MSHCM,Chief ResidentWith the summer sun beating down on BatonRouge, I find myself in … Houma! I wouldlike to thank Dr. Mark Walker, Dr. KirkDantin and Dr. Mike Watkins of HoumaFamily Practice for allowing me to rotatewith them in the month of August. The educationalexperience was wonderful!In June 2006, we celebrated our 10th graduatingclass. The event was spectacular! Theweekend event began on Friday night as currentand former faculty and staff gathered atWalk On’s restaurant. Our Saturday nightevent was held at the LSU Faculty Club. U.S.Rep. Bobby Jindal was our guest speaker atthe event, and he provided us with an entertainingand motivational speech on the importanceof physicians in our state — not only ashealth care providers, but also as leaders in thecommunity. Dr. Richard Streiffer, chair ofthe Department of Family Medicine at TulaneUniversity and the first program director at theBaton Rouge General Family MedicineResidency Program, reminisced about our pastand challenged our current faculty and residentson the importance of family medicineand our role as physicians. The night endedwith live entertainment and plenty of laughsand smiles as we celebrated our past, presentand future with former and current residents,faculty, and staff.We would like to congratulate ErrolQuintal, MD, dermatology, for winning theHB Holden, MD, Community Preceptor ofthe Year Award. His ability to teach, hispatience, his sacrifice for residents and hisbedside demeanor are major reasons forbeing selected for this award. The Residents’Choice award is given to a member of thestaff at the Family Health Center or FamilyMedicine Residency Program to acknowledgethe importance of all of their hard work.This year’s recipient was Mrs. BonnieNetterville, administrative secretary. Shewas acknowledged for displaying exceptionalcharacter in a time of job-responsibilitytransition. Besides, she had to put up withmore than 30 residents and staff doctors forspecial (last-minute) schedule requests! TheFaculty of the Year Award winner, Anne20Robinson, MD, accepted the position ofclinic director this past year and is activelyinvolved in redesigning the clinic with thekey goals of expansion of our patient base,improved continuity of care, and increasedefficiency for time management and patientsatisfaction. Programs should not lie stagnant;they should always strive for improvement.Not a direct quote, but something Ithink she would agree with. Furthermore, shecan now add MPH to her nameplate aftercompleting the program from Emory thispast year. Congratulations!Our 2006 graduates include: Dr. SrinavasKata, MD, who is not sure of his long-termgoals but does plan to remain in Louisiana,possibly in the New Orleans or Baton Rougearea; Rome Sherrod, MD, who is currentlydoing locum tenens work around the stateand planning to sit for Board certification inboth family medicine and urgent care; ourBehavioral Medicine Award winner, DanielSalmeron, MD, who signed with theHamilton Group in Lafayette, Louisiana; thewinner of the community service award,Allison Parkman, MD, who has acceptedan urgent care fellowship position in atUniversity Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio (wehope that she will eventually return to theBaton Rouge area to practice medicine);and, finally, our former chief and GeraldGehringer, MD, Award winner, VincentShaw, MD, who accepted a position withthe LSUHSC Sports Medicine FellowshipProgram in Kenner, Louisiana. The BRreserve deputy sheriff plans to remain inLouisiana to practice after his fellowship.Dr. Robert Wood has returned! After workingoccupational medicine and urgent care inBaton Rouge, Dr. Wood has decided to returnto the FMRP as a full-time faculty member.His addition to the program has provided abetter resident-to-staff ratio in clinic as well asadding his expertise of industrial medicine andlegal concerns, and the use of a family physicianin an urgent care setting. Welcome back!Congratulations to Dr. Vincent Nguyen,PGY-3 resident, and Dr. Stacy Jones, PGY-2resident, for being selected to participate inthe Third Annual SCEGM Resident AwardSummit. The SCEGM, a joint program ofEmory University and the University ofAlabama of Birmingham, was established in1998 to promote the career development ofphysicians as clinician educators andresearchers. Congratulations again, Drs.Nguyen and Jones!Finally, I will be attending the AAFPScientific Assembly and follow-up ChiefResident Conference in Washington, D.C.,the last week of September. I hope to seesome of my fellow chief residents fromacross the state there. Our residency programwill be hosting ALSO (Advanced LifeSupport in Obstetrics) in January 2007. Dr.C. Edward Geno and Dr. Derek Andersonare hard at work preparing for the festivities.Signing off … Mark!East Jefferson GeneralHospital Family MedicineResidency ProgramKa-Yan Tong, MD, PGY-IPicture Day is always one of the most excitingdays during the first week of resident orientation,and today was no exception. EastJefferson received its Class of 2009. Our EJfamily is joined by six more compassionateand enthusiastic residents: Maria Cartagena,MD, graduated from Universidad NacionalPedro Henriques Urena, Dominican Republicand has had one year of experience as a residentat Puerto Rico Medical Center; JasonFuqua, MD, recently graduated from LSUNew Orleans and is past president of the LSUFamily Medicine interest group, and he is marriedto Dr. Kelly Fuqua, an E.J. PGY-II resident;Cullen Ocmond, MD, who graduatedfrom American University of Caribbean and isa Louisiana native from Lutcher (Dr.Ocmond’s wife, Dr. Andrea Ocmond, alsobegins her pediatric residency at Children’sHospital, New Orleans); Mehul Sheth, MD, arecent graduate from Tulane University, NewOrleans, with many prestigious honors; andKa-Yan Tong, MD, graduated from LSU, NewOrleans, who is originally from Hong Kong.On a sad note, our beloved faculty physician,Andrea Jarma, MD, passed away suddenlyon July 2, 2006. Dr. Jarma was one of thefirst graduates of the EJGH Family MedicineResidency program. She was a caring doctor,a dynamic teacher, and a great friend. Dr.

Jarma is greatly missed by her friends, family,patients, and colleagues. A memorial servicewas held at East Jefferson GeneralHospital in her honor on August 15, 2006.As our new residents started their first day onJuly 1, so did EJGH’s new computerized systemCOMPAS (Computerized OperationsManagement Patient Access System). Whilewe are still learning ways to utilizeCOMPAS’s different functions to enhance itsuse, sailing has been smooth so far.Joe Orgeron, MD, chief resident, along withDrs. Emile Pierre and Kevin Guillory,recently represented East Jefferson GeneralHospital Family Medicine at the NationalResidency Conference held in Kansas City.Being the only Louisiana program represented,it generated lots of interest from studentseverywhere, and on the last night, the guysgot together with the Tulane contingency.Fun for all!LSU Family MedicineResidency Program-KennerSeimone Gilbert, Residency/SportsMedicine Fellowship CoordinatorThe weather outside may be hot, but our familymedicine program inside is hotter thanhot! First, we must congratulate our programdirector, James S. Campbell, MD, who wasrecently elected as secretary of LAFP! Weare sure that he will do a superb job! We alsoacknowledge the outgoing president ofLAFP, our department chair, Kim EdwardLeBlanc, MD, PhD, FAAFP, FACSM, andwe thank him for all of his hard work!Education is the name of the game atLSU–Kenner! From July 28-29, 2006, nineof our residents attended the ALSO course inAlexandria, Louisiana. In addition to that,seven of our residents attended a geriatricsworkshop hosted by the SouthwestConsortium of Geriatric MedicineFellowship Programs from September 8-9,2006. We are also pleased to welcome theLSU obstetrics residents who are now rotatingwith us on a monthly basis doing theirgeneral medicine rotations.While there are rebuilding efforts all aroundthe New Orleans and surrounding areas,interest in our FM program remains high,based on the number of inquiries from potentialapplicants. After matching all of ourinterns last year, we are hopeful to do as wellin the match this year.As many of you may have heard, OchsnerMedical Center purchased Kenner RegionalMedical Center, our primary teaching facility.We look forward to working with Ochsnerpersonnel and staff as we continue to trainfamily physicians in Louisiana.Last, but not least, our clinic volume is stillvery high, despite the difficulties that stillremain after last year’s hurricanes. While wedo not want a repeat of last year’s storms, welook forward to continued success in theKenner Residency Program!University MedicalCenter LafayetteDavid Reehlmann, LCSWThings continue to be busy at the FamilyMedicine Residency in Lafayette. The newresidents appear to have survived the orientationprocess and have been starting to get toknow their own panels of patients at theFamily Medicine Center.Residents beginning at University MedicalCenter were welcomed to Lafayette at the“New Doc on the Block” party, held this yearat The Townhouse restaurant. The annual funevent is co-sponsored and coordinated by theSouthwest Louisiana Area Health EducationCenter and various other area businesses.While we are excited about our pleasantnew group, we continue to think about thefolks that recently graduated and venturedout on their own into the greener pastures offull time post residency employment.Gordon Clark, MD, has gone off to set upshop in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. AugustaLaFleur, MD, remained here in Lafayette.Brian Rich, MD, began his long-awaitedsports medicine fellowship in Tulsa,Oklahoma. And Jeanne Theriot, MD, starteda practice in Breaux Bridge. We hope weget to see these recent graduates from timeto time and expect to see those remainingnearby more frequently.Third-year residents Nancy Walker, MD,and Hector Fabregas, MD, were selected aschief residents for the Lafayette FamilyMedicine Residency Program for academicyear ’06-’07. They attended the 19th AnnualFamily Medicine Chief Resident LeadershipSkills Conference in Dallas, Texas in May.As this is written, we continue to await word ofa specific date for our Residency ReviewCommittee Site Survey. Everyone has beenworking to help update and complete the programinformation forms required by the committeeprior to the visit. Program director GlenMire, MD, on whom the bulk of this responsibilityfalls, appears to be holding up reasonablywell during this process. Thus far, no heroicmeasures have had to be applied to him, personally;and we suspect that he is very appreciativeof the various efforts that have beenmade to assist him with this daunting task.Speaking of our PD, Glen was elected to theLouisiana/Mississippi Hospice PalliativeCare Organization (LMHPCO) Board ofDirectors. He is one of three Louisiana atlargemembers. The two-year term beganJuly 1, 2006.In July, faculty member Al Rees, MD, presenteda talk on Basic Office Dermatology atthe LAFP’s 59th Annual Assembly andExhibition in Sandestin, Florida.The significant-life-events category includes afew important and happy items: On June 23,second-year resident Cassandra Pillette, MD,married Jason Alexander, formerly ofMarksville, Louisiana. The couple was marriedat The Manor in Cade, Louisiana. We wouldlike to extend our sincere congratulations toand wish them all the best as they begin thisnew and exciting phase of their lives.Congratulations are also in order for secondyearresident Jenny Templet, MD, and husbandJean, who experienced the happy eventof the arrival of Gracie Catherine Templet,their first child, in June.Finally, faculty member Lainie Moncada,MD, and husband Paul are now the proudparents of Brandon Taylor Moncada, born onJuly 10. Brandon was so anxious to make hisentrance into the world that he did so aheadof time. Child and mother (and father!) arereportedly doing well, and we look forwardto having Lainie back with us here at the residencybefore too long. Congratulations toall three couples!Lake Charles FamilyMedicine ResidencyProgram Chief ResidentsJody R. George, MD, PGY3R. Desha Folgar, MD, PGY3The LSUHSC Family Medicine ResidencyProgram at Lake Charles Memorial Hospitalis very excited about beginning its 10th yearof operation in training physicians. 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gram has now graduated 37 physicians, 23 ofwhom are practicing in Louisiana. Our programowes its success to the dedication andhard work of our administrative and medicalstaff as well as community support, and weall owe them our thanks!Our new intern class has settled in to thepace and life in Lake Charles, and haveproved themselves to be energetic, drivenand eager to learn. To welcome them,Louisiana AHEC sponsored our yearly “Docon the Block,” which was a chance to socializewith and get to know the incoming class,as well as learn about practice opportunitiesin the surrounding area. Since then, theyhave hit the ground running and have blendedwell into our program.In community service news, we were recentlyinvolved in our annual high-school sportsphysicals, in which we processed and sawapproximately 600 high-school athletes thelast weekend of July. Many thanks to all ofthe residents who gave up their Saturdaymorning to help out. Many of our secondandthird-year residents have continued toparticipate in McNeese State University athleticphysicals under the direction of Dr.Bryan Barootes, our very own “in-house”sports medicine diplomat. Thanks to his commitment,the sports medicine program hascontinued to thrive and grow in numbers.Also in community service news, we are veryhappy to announce the “LSU at LCMHREADING FOR HEALTH” program, whichwas the brainchild of Dr. SherriStringfellow. Dr. Stringfellow proposed thatwe begin giving age-appropriate books tochildren at the end of their KidMed visits. Tofund this, we will be having community corporatesponsors make donations. This willhave a very positive impact on our community’syouth and will encourage them to readfor fun. Great idea, Dr. Stringfellow!!At Moss Regional Hospital, our walk-in clinichas continued to thrive. We are excitedabout the addition of this rotation, and bothresident and patient alike have benefitedfrom the experience. Thanks to Dr. Robinsonand Dr. LeBato, who have been instrumentalin its success. Starting in October, we willalso be starting up a minor procedure clinic,which will be overseen and directed by formerchief (2005-2006) Dr. Bradley Loewer.We all look forward to this clinic, which willinclude minor skin procedures, endoscopies,and central lines.In international news, Dr. Loewer and hisfamily took a three-month “vacation” after22residency to do missionary work in Kenya,Africa. Dr. Loewer’s brother is a full-timemissionary there, and Dr. Loewer was invitedto deliver healthcare and assistance to thelocal hospital. He has kept us updated on hisexperiences through his e-mails and he asksfor continued prayer for him and his familyas they work in Kenya. Upon his return, Dr.Loewer will join the LSUHSC staff at MossRegional Hospital, where he will be overseeingour minor procedure clinic. Our prayersare with you, buddy!In baby news, Dr. Jody George and his wife,Amy, have welcomed a beautiful new daughterinto their family. Rebekah Elizabeth George, 6lbs 14oz, entered the world on July 28 atLCMH. Although Dr. George has lost a fairamount of sleep, he still brags that his daughteris the most beautiful, precious baby in the world.In the world of wildlife and fishing, therecent oil spill has put a bit of a cramp on ourstyle, leaving the speckled trout and redfishto live another day. Dr. Hutson has had hisboat tuned up to be ready for its return to theCameron Prairie marsh. On a practice run inPrien Lake, Dr. Hutson also discovered that6-week-old dachshund puppies get seasickand can make a mess on the deck carpet. Somuch for your dream of owning a “fishingdog,” Dr. Hutson! To make up for the lack offishing opportunities, Drs. George andHutson will be embarking on a tuna trip withformer chief resident Dr. Brian Smith(2004-2005), and Carter Benton, husband ofDr. Jamie Benton (Class of 2005). We willupdate you on our trip in the next article.With this “A-Team,” our success on this tripwill be assured. (crosses fingers).Well, that’s about it from God’s Country,AKA Southwest Louisiana. We will continueto work hard, play hard, eat a lot, and “laissezles bon temps rouler!”LSUHSC-ShreveportKim J. Hunter, CoordinatorThe final installation of the electronic medicalrecords for the entire family medicineand comprehensive care department has beenconducted. When the third- and fourth-yearmedical students arrived in July, they wereintroduced to the EMR system. Again, wewould like to thank Dr. E.J. Mayeaux and allof his little helpers for making the transitionas smooth as possible.In other news, our Annual Residency Fair isTuesday, October 17. Please contact DebbieHenry for any additional information.Congratulations are in order for RandyRichter, MD. Dr. Richter has been chosen to bethe command surgeon for the U.S. ArmyReserve. Unfortunately, the position is in FortMcPherson, Georgia. He will be on a 12-monthsabbatical from LSUHSC; we anticipate hisreturn in July 2007. He will truly be missed!!We would also like to welcome two new facultymembers: Nevedita Saraswat, MD, fromPhiladelphia, and Alicia Hopkins, DO. Dr.Hopkins is a 2006 graduate of this program.On a personal note: Dr. and Mrs. AlbertSmith III are expecting their first child inJanuary. Albert is a PGY-2.

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