The Utah Academy of Family Physicians has several committees that help determine the direction of the work of UAFP staff and board. And the more representation we have from across the state, the better we can determine how best to serve family physicians in different geographic locations, places in their careers, types of practices, and times in their lives. Being a committee member does not have to mean a huge time commitment. Almost all meetings are held remotely, and you can determine your level of involvement based on the time you have to give.
Current UAFP Committees
Legislative & Advocacy
This committee is tasked with shaping and developing the legislative and advocacy priorities and activities of the Academy and maintains financial and administrative oversight of the Utah Fam Med PAC, a registered political action committee in the state of Utah. All meetings are virtual and are held weekly during the legislative session, as needed throughout the year and during the electoral cycle.
CME & Ski Planning
UAFP’s signature continuing education event takes place annually in February in beautiful Park City, Utah. Our dedicated planning committee members are avid skiers committed to providing quality education to family physicians across the country at this event. Committee members must have attended at least one CME & Ski in the past and are asked to provide suggestions for content and invite presenters, mostly local physicians. Most planning and meetings occur in spring and summer before the next event.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)
This is UAFP’s newest committee. This committee will work to form support networks for physicians, students, and those interested in medicine from underrepresented groups and provide education that will focus both on providing evidence-based education to fellow physicians and patients on medical discrimination, race-based medicine, and social determinants of health.
Member Engagement
This committee aims to provide high-quality, family-medicine-oriented continuing medical education and social and networking opportunities for all UAFP members in Utah. Members strive to build a sense of camaraderie, ensure members uphold our values as a specialty, provide education and support for future doctors and their patients, and deliver information about evidence-based medicine. Members are committed to providing services and building member engagement in all geographic regions of the state. This committee meets quarterly and ad-hoc when needed.
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