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FP Report

January 1997

50TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION
A C ELEBRATION OF THE ACADEMY, 1947-1997

The Early Years

General practitioners experience inequity, form Academy

General pactice evolves into family practice

Education for the Specialty -- Then and Now

Drs. Eugene and Linda Farley still teach family/community connections

Confessions of a cantankerous resident

International Perspective

Global growth springs from humble roots, hard work

Legislative/Judicial Victories

Early legislation jump-starts federal aid to family practice

Down with dual fees!

More features from this issue

CME for family physicians is rooted in Academy's Bylaws

Dr. Ted Phillips: Some heritage lost in change from GP to FP

Family practice rode wave of reform during turbulent '60s

Look for the 'Broad Street pump' for good public health

AAFP addresses public health issues

AAFP calls for universal coverage

Members, leaders lobby Congress for change

AMA opens door to more specialty society delegates

Academy offers ways to show off 50 years

Museum, golf on tap before 1997 Assembly

Celebrate in Chicago!

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