For more information on these programs, click on the links below.
Tar Wars. Winning posters in the state Tar Wars poster contests must be received at AAFP headquarters by May 16 to be considered for the national competition. For more information, visit http://www.tarwars.org/.
Research. If you'd like a research grant from the Joint AAFP Foundation-AAFP Grant Awards Program, apply by June 1. For an application and details, go to http://www.aafpfoundation.org/x270.xml.
You may have creative ideas for a research project in a practice-based research network. Submit your proposal by Aug. 29 for a PBRN Stimulation Grant. For information, go to http://www.aafpfoundation.org/x446.xml.
Patient education. Note the July 1 deadline for awards to be presented at the 25th Annual Conference on Patient Education Nov. 20 – 23 in San Antonio. The Patient Care Award for Excellence in Patient Education Innovation will be given to a health professional or nonprofit organization. The H. Winter Griffith Award for Excellence in Patient Education Materials will be presented to an individual, practice or organization. For information and applications, visit http://www.stfm.org/awards/awardhub.html.
Family practice residents are encouraged to apply for scholarships or grants to attend the patient education conference. Send AAFP the application with a letter of recommendation from your program director by Aug. 15. Applications are available through your residency and at http://www.aafp.org/pec.xml
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