Opening Address
Wednesday, July 30, 6:00 p.m.
President-elect of Wonca
A family physician and attorney, Richard Roberts, MD, JD, has taught in 40 countries on five continents. He led U.S. delegations to six WHO International Consultations on urinary health.
Since 1987, Dr. Roberts has practiced in a small rural community providing a full scope of family medicine services. He has supervised medical student exchanges between the U.S. and West Africa, and organized and led a six-country family medicine international colloquium. He has also led U.S. delegations on primary care to Brazil, Uzbekistan, and Vietnam.
Guest Speakers
Richard Roberts, MD, JD, FAAFP
Gary Morsch, MD, FAAFP
Stephen J. Jackson, MD, Memorial Lecture
Thursday, July 31, 8:30 a.m.
U.S. Army reservist, family physician, and humanitarian, Dr. Morsch is founder and president of founder and president of Heart to Heart International
Dr. Morsch served in Vietnam and, more recently, in Kosovo and Iraq. In 1997, Dr. Morsch was the first recipient of the AAFP’s Humanitarian Award. He has authored several books including 'Heart and Soul: Awakening Your Passion to Serve and his latest book, "The Power of Serving Others: You Can Start Where You Are." Dr. Morsch In the news "Students, Residents Can Aid a World in Need in AAFP News Now and "An Opportunity to Ease Suffering," in Kansas City Star Sunday Magazine.
Thursday, July 31, 8:30 a.m.
U.S. Army reservist, family physician, and humanitarian, Dr. Morsch is founder and president of founder and president of Heart to Heart International
Dr. Morsch served in Vietnam and, more recently, in Kosovo and Iraq. In 1997, Dr. Morsch was the first recipient of the AAFP’s Humanitarian Award. He has authored several books including 'Heart and Soul: Awakening Your Passion to Serve and his latest book, "The Power of Serving Others: You Can Start Where You Are." Dr. Morsch In the news "Students, Residents Can Aid a World in Need in AAFP News Now and "An Opportunity to Ease Suffering," in Kansas City Star Sunday Magazine.
Global Health Open Forum
Thursday, July 31, 4:15 p.m.
Would you like to share your experiences in humanitarian efforts at home and abroad with your peers? This facilitated session will focus on the wide range of international projects involving residents and students – accomplishments, greatest challenges, and most important things learned. If you would like to be among the first to present during this 90-minute session, contact Lyndia Flanagan at lflanaga@aafp.org for more information.
Would you like to share your experiences in humanitarian efforts at home and abroad with your peers? This facilitated session will focus on the wide range of international projects involving residents and students – accomplishments, greatest challenges, and most important things learned. If you would like to be among the first to present during this 90-minute session, contact Lyndia Flanagan at lflanaga@aafp.org for more information.
Katherine Flores, MD
Minority Special Interest Forum and Reception
Thursday, July 31, 6:00 p.m.
Kansas City Marriott Downtown
Dr. Flores is among the distinguished women physicians showcased in the National Library of Medicine’s exhibit Challenging the Face of Medicine. She practices family medicine in a group practice with three other bilingual female physicians. Dr. Flores serves as the program director of the UCSF-Fresno Latino Center for Medical Education and Research, Health Career Opportunity Program, and Hispanic Centers of Excellence. She is dedicated to improving the quality of care in underserved communities and increasing the number of Latinos and other under-represented minorities in health professions.
Thursday, July 31, 6:00 p.m.
Kansas City Marriott Downtown
Dr. Flores is among the distinguished women physicians showcased in the National Library of Medicine’s exhibit Challenging the Face of Medicine. She practices family medicine in a group practice with three other bilingual female physicians. Dr. Flores serves as the program director of the UCSF-Fresno Latino Center for Medical Education and Research, Health Career Opportunity Program, and Hispanic Centers of Excellence. She is dedicated to improving the quality of care in underserved communities and increasing the number of Latinos and other under-represented minorities in health professions.
Panel Presentation
Friday, August 1, 8:30 a.m.
Inis Bardella, MD, FAAFP
Alain Montegut, MD, FAAFP
Edward Shahady, MD, FAAFP
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Three prominent family medicine educators will share their experiences from around the world. Hear what they have to say about why training in family medicine uniquely prepares you for a global health career. Learn about the types of international health care opportunities in family medicine.
Inis Bardella, MD, FAAFP
Alain Montegut, MD, FAAFP
Edward Shahady, MD, FAAFP
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Three prominent family medicine educators will share their experiences from around the world. Hear what they have to say about why training in family medicine uniquely prepares you for a global health career. Learn about the types of international health care opportunities in family medicine.
Transitioning Into Practice: New Physicians Tell Their Stories
Saturday, August 2, 8:00 a.m.
Andrew W. Bazemore, MD, MPH
Amber L. Isley, MD
Nerissa N. Koehn, MD
Mike J. Sevilla, MD
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Hear what new family physicians have to say about the challenges and rewards of practicing today. Find out more about career options, scope of practice, international activities, lifestyle, community involvement, and more. (This panel discussion is part of the Transitioning into Practice track.)
Andrew W. Bazemore, MD, MPH
Amber L. Isley, MD
Nerissa N. Koehn, MD
Mike J. Sevilla, MD
Read their bios.
Hear what new family physicians have to say about the challenges and rewards of practicing today. Find out more about career options, scope of practice, international activities, lifestyle, community involvement, and more. (This panel discussion is part of the Transitioning into Practice track.)
Guest Speakers
