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Next Board Meeting - May 17, 2008 at the Memorial Medical Center in Las Cruces at 6:00 PM, preceded by CME and dinner.
BOARD NOTES - February 8, 2008
Flying Star Restaurant, Silver SE, Albuquerque
The Doctor of the Day program went smoothly, thanks to the many Family Physician volunteers. See articles on the program (by Arlene Brown, MD) and the state legislature’s work (by John Anderson.) in the Spring issue of the Roadrunner that will be available in March.
The Board voted to endorse a resolution named No New Mexico Child Left Inside, which encourages outdoor education and recreation for our children’s well-being. This may go to a national effort later.
Chris Renshaw, MD, resident from Roswell, reported on work for a new resident section for our Website for residents from around the state. It would provide a forum for job opportunities, projects, and general use. Job fairs are in the offing later this year. Residents presented and the Board approved a selection process to choosing new resident representatives to the Board.
The student Family Medicine Interest Group, represented by Leslie Dabovich, received $100 from the national AAFP for increasing membership by at least 20% this year. Four new first year liaisons have been selected, and the Care Bag Project is going well. Erin Corriveau updated the Board on the Medical Stars program that connects medical students from UNM with high school students around the state to interest them in health careers. With 600 student contacts behind them, the first year UNM medical students are enthusiastic about perpetuating this effort. The Board voted to contribute additional funds to both the Care Bag and Medical Stars projects.
The Family Medicine residencies in New Mexico reported high numbers of applicants for entering residency slots.
The Board will write a letter of support for renewal of the NM Medical Review Association’s contract as the Medicare Quality Improvement Organization for NM.
The Board is considering an Arizona initiative to help casinos achieve a smoke-free environment. Dialogue with that group will continue.
Plans for the next Board meeting in Las Cruces were discussed. See the accompanying article by Bert Garrett, MD. The Board hopes to engage local Family Physicians in discussion about the Chapter’s activities and members’ needs. The meeting will take place on May 17, 2008 at the Memorial Medical Center in Las Cruces at 6:00 PM, preceded by CME and dinner.