February 2014

Residency Programs Would you like an IAFP leader to visit your residency program?  Email Ginnie Flynn at gflynn@iafp.com with possible dates/time and she'll work on scheduling a visit for you. 

 

Real Men Cook!

 

 

Cooking with Heart - Fun and Functional

Nearly 30 IAFP members, actives, residents and students, gathered at the Centered Chef Kitchen in Chicago's West Loop for a new event called Cooking with Heart, co-sponsored by the American Heart Association and the Gaples Institute. The evening started with some heart healthy nutrition education from Integrative Cardiologist Stephen Devries, MD - followed by some hands-on cooking with Chef Christine Oleksiuk. The family physicians prepared and enjoyed a feast of salmon, asparagus, quinoa and an awesome chocolate avocado pudding.

Check out all the photos on our Facebook Page! If you are interested in scheduling a similar event for your practice, hospital, or residency program, contact Ginnie Flynn at gflynn@iafp.com and she'll put you in touch with the Centered Chef!

Marie McCarty, MD; Carrie Holland, MD and Alvia Siddiqi, MD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Board Members visit Loyola SOM

Vice president Alvia Siddiqi, MD and board member Carrie Holland, MD visited their medical school Loyola University-Stritch School of Medicine

Get a Pocket Card for ACA conversations with your patients

IAFP member Kohar Jones, MD met with first year medical students at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine in September 2013 to discuss the ethics of student run free clinics. What could first year medical students do in the clinics to help patients get connected to health insurance and get ongoing care with a dedicated provider?

Those students decided to take on the challenge of connecting patients with health insurance. A team led by MS2 Lauren Hobbs and MS1 Margaret Wang took on the task of preparing to train medical students to teach patients about their health insurance options. Along with Loyola law student Rachelle Sico, they supported the creation and dissemination of a pocketcard on Screening for Health Insurance Status. Loyola University medical student Aaron Silver was the main creator of the card, with content and editing support from internist Dr. Ram Krishnamoorthi, and Dr. Jones. Check it out, and use it in your practice to help uninsured and under-insured patients.

Seeking Teacher of the Year Nominations

We need your input on the great family medicine educators in our state. Nominate the family physician that inspires your journey in family medicine and makes YOU a better doctor. Nominations are due by June 30 and must include a letter from you on why this family medicine educator rocks. Link to form  

Please use this link to open the full document with details on all these job openings

Family Medicine Osteopathic Full Time Faculty Member 

Adventist Hinsdale Hospital Family Medicine Residency is seeking a full time osteopathic faculty member for our dually accredited ACGME/AOA program.

Chicago Faculty Position
UIC /Advocate Illinois Masonic Family Medicine Residency seeks a full time Faculty Physician interested in maternity care for our 24 resident program located in a lively, diverse north-side Chicago neighborhood.

SOUTHEAST AND SOUTHWEST CHICAGO

Friend Family Health Center (www.friendfhc.org) is a not for profit Federally Qualified Healthcare Center that proudly serves the Southeast and Southwest sides of Chicago, IL with its five neighborhood clinics and strong partnership with the University of Chicago. 

Are you looking for a great opportunity at a high-functioning, small practice in a great location? Established northwest suburban Niles family practice is seeking a full or part -time family physician to join growing practice.

Looking for Urgent Care Physicians for high volume clinics

Full Time 8 & 12 -hour shifts available in 3 convenient locations in Springfield, Illinois. Competitive rate, Excellent Benefits, and Income Sharing partner ops

Mt. Vernon- Established Family Practice Clinic has full-time position available, with opportunity for partnership. 

Site Medical Director-Waukegan

Opening July 2014 - Apply at www.eriefamilyhealth.org.

If you have a news item to share, email it to Ginnie Flynn at gflynn@iafp.com.

Yasmeen Ansari, MD provided perspective for Politico on February 11 (the Washington, DC news blog covering Capitol Hill) on the big difference Medicare-Medicaid parity for primary care services is making in her practice (Adventist Wood Dale Family Medicine) and others in her system to care for Medicaid patients.

Jo Ann Jaen Lagman, MD was featured in the February 13 Clarendon Hills Doings for organizing a medical mission trip her native Philippines through her church.

Nicole Chickris, MD of Moline was featured in the Quad City Times on February 14 discussing the role marriage plays in achieving and maintaining good health when partners tend to look out for and hold each other accountable for their health.