FP Report -- April 1999
Academy calls for informatics papers, posters
The AAFP Committee on Scientific Program is seeking medical informatics papers for presentation Sept. 16 at the 1999 Scientific Assembly in Orlando, Fla. May 14 is the deadline for receipt of applications.
The submitted abstract should describe an original work, with relevance to family practice, in one of four categories: medically related Internet applications; electronic medical records; informatics for processes, outcomes, reporting and management; and patient education and communications. Selection criteria include originality of research, case study methodology, scientific merit, implementation, and effectiveness.
The author of the best paper in each category will receive an award of $500.
For more information, contact Vicky Binder at (800) 274-2237, Ext. 5264, or e-mail vbinder@aafp.org. The application form also can be downloaded from www.aafp.org/fpnet/mipres on the AAFP Web site.
Call for international posters
A call for international posters is being issued for presentation at the 1999 AAFP Scientific Assembly. Clinical or educational research that is relevant to family medicine and has been conducted outside the United States may qualify for submission. Registration fees to the Assembly will be waived for up to two principal authors of each approved poster. Applications must be received at the AAFP by May 7.
Look for more information at www.aafp.org/int/poster on the Academy's Web site, or write International Activities, AAFP, 8880 Ward Parkway, Kansas City, MO 64114, USA.
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