AAFP News Now approached a few of the family physicians attending the Academy's 2007 Congress of Delegates Oct. 1-3 in Chicago to ask them why they take time away from their families, practices and patients to participate in the Congress.
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2007 AAFP COD Podcast
FPs Voice Their Passion, Commitment to Specialty
By News Staff
Then-President Rick Kellerman, M.D., addresses participants at the 2007 Congress of Delegates in between the delegates' deliberations on issues key to the specialty.
Hear FPs at the 2007 Congress describe what drives them to participate in the Academy's electoral and policy-making processes. (4:43-minute MP3 file; About Downloading)
Listen in as constituent chapter leaders, elected chapter delegates and family physicians passionate about the future of the specialty share their views.
Members talk about attending the Congress to support specific policy issues such as the patient-centered medical home, but say they also appreciate the networking opportunities, camaraderie and overall enthusiasm they've found.
Members talk about attending the Congress to support specific policy issues such as the patient-centered medical home, but say they also appreciate the networking opportunities, camaraderie and overall enthusiasm they've found.
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