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    Education goes digital with the PAFP’s library of free online webcasts, allowing Pennsylvania’s family physicians to continue their lifelong learning conveniently at a time and place that fits their busy schedule.

 
 
  Public Health: CDC: Flu Shot May Not Work Well This Year Dec. 5, 2014
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is warning that this year's batch of the flu vaccine may not fight the flu all that well because the virus has mutated. Nevertheless, reports Forbes, CDC director Thomas Frieden is still urging the public to get the vaccine, as it matches half of current flu cases.
 
 
  Residents and Students: Exemplary Teacher Award Nominations Wanted Dec. 4, 2014
PAFP resident and student members: you've been fortunate to learn from some of the best family medicine educators in the world. Honor those who have inspired you the most by nominating your favorite full-time, part-time, and volunteer faculty for the 2015 PAFP Exemplary Teacher of the Year Award!
 
 
  Education: Looking Ahead to Great CME Offerings in 2015 Dec. 3, 2014
As December's holidays quickly approach, the PAFP is thinking ahead to 2015! From Valley Forge to Chesapeake, many live CME events will offer relevant clinical sessions and plenty of fun with your friends and colleagues. Don't forget, the PAFP offers free, high-quality online CME 24 hours a day, seven days a week!
 
 
  Foundation: Consider a Donation on Giving Tuesday Dec. 2, 2014
After Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday comes Giving Tuesday, a global day dedicated to giving back. Today, consider a donation to the PAFP Foundation, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) dedicated to improving the health of every Pennsylvanian through education and research. Click here to make a gift. 
 
 
  Featured News: Watch Introduction to Direct Primary Care Web Panel
Direct primary care (DPC) is an exciting and innovative practice model which offers a unique member-based approach eliminating fee-for-service incentives in primary care. In October, the PAFP hosted a live online panel discussion on DPC; you can view the event and the Q-and-A which followed by clicking here.

 
     
 

 






 
 

 

 











January 14-15, 21-22, 28-29, 2015
Emergency Preparedness and Primary Care
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