Calendar of Events

The MDAFP works to bring you quality CME opportunities and other events important to you and your career. View the upcoming events below.

MDPCP PMO Webinars

The MDPCP PMO will be hosting regular webinars for all Primary Care Providers to review current guidance, provide additional information on important activities primary care offices should be taking for the health and safety of Marylanders and answer additional questions.

Upcoming – Register Now!

Monday, November 30 from 5:30-6 PM – Register Here
Wednesday, December 2 from 5 – 6 PM – Register Here
Monday, December 7 from 5:30 – 6 PM – Register Here

KAFP Virtual CME Session

Tuesday, December 1, 2020 (7:00-9:00 p.m.)

KAFP is pleased to provide multiple, two-hour sessions of top-quality CME! All sessions are virtual, allowing participants to enjoy these exclusive educational offerings from their office or home through Zoom.

To participate, you’ll need a computer, internet access, audio and be ready to learn and participate. Once registered, you will receive a link to join the webinar via email.

They’ve curated some of the most diverse topics and highest quality speakers to provide you hours of education and meet you where you are – no travel required.

Here are the topics:

Immunizations: Keeping Up To Date and Countering the Anti-Vaxxers
Belinda Vail, MD, FAAFP
Learning Objectives:
- Recall the ACIP recommended vaccines for children, adolescents, and adults
- Discuss the schedule for individuals who are under-vaccinated
- Know the contraindications and precautions for the major vaccines
- Develop a plan for countering objections to vaccinations
Treating Obesity with Medications in a Primary Care Practice
Margaret Smith, MD, MHSA, FAAFP
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the most commonly prescribed weight loss medications
- Understand the indications for prescribing weight loss medications
- Discuss the contraindications for prescribing specific weigh loss medications
10 Things I Learned This Year
Belinda Vail, MD, FAAFP
Learning Objectives:
- Review and analyze evolving and new concepts that have arisen over the past year that may affect clinical practice
- Determine how evidence-based medicine can be employed to make clinical decisions and to relay that information to patients

State Legislative Virtual Conference:
Administrative Burden

Wednesday, December 16, 2020 (2:00-4:00 p.m.)

States recognize the administrative challenges facing physicians and are implementing policies to relieve these costly and time-intensive burdens. Hear from experts on policy proposals to put physicians back in front of patients.

Expert Panel – Emily Carroll, JD, Senior Legislative Attorney, American Medical Association
Patrick Stone, Vice President, Government Relations and Advocacy, National Psoriasis Foundation
Chapter Panel – Michigan AFP, Pennsylvania AFP