FP Report -- 1999 Post-Assembly Edition
Instructor E. J. Mayeaux Jr., M.D., of Shreveport, La., helps Paula Silha, M.D., of Spokane, Wash., during a colposcopy procedures workshop at the 1999 Scientific Assembly in Orlando, Fla. Hurricane Floyd's threat caused Assembly to open a day late but still with many opportunities for CME.Assembly survives Hurricane Floyd
For the first time in its 51-year history, the AAFP Scientific Assembly got under way a day late when Hurricane Floyd neared central Florida and threatened to wreak havoc on Orlando. Airport closings and storm preparations led to a shortage of program speakers and local laborers, shutting down the Assembly on its first day, Sept. 15.
Despite the setback, almost 4,500 physicians braved the storm to attend the convention. Final figures weren't available, but at press time registration for physicians and guests totaled 9,060. More than 3,100 exhibitors also made it to Orlando for the Assembly.
The degree of AAFP Fellow was awarded to 490 family physicians at the annual Fellowship Convocation. The degree recognizes service to family medicine, advancement of health care to the American people, and professional development through medical education and research.
Because more than a day of CME and other activities was canceled, members and AAFP staff scrambled to rearrange schedules. "We really appreciate members' patience as they weathered the storm with us," said EVP Robert Graham, M.D.
FP Report is published by the AAFP News Department. Copyright © 1999 by American Academy of Family Physicians.
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