The NAFP Foundation selects a number of AAFP student members to attend the National Conference of Family Medicine Residents and Medical Students, July 25–27, in Kansas City, MO. Scholarships are awarded to provide funding assistance to help offset the student's expenses, including registration, travel to and from the conference, and shared accommodations. Students applying for this scholarship must also apply for the AAFP $600 scholarship. If awarded both scholarships, student must refund NAFP Foundation $500 (to fund FMIG activities).

Requirements: Complete a Family Medicine Interest Group (FMIG) Leadership Award application and write a 500-word or less essay (one typewritten page) on reasons for wanting to attend National Conference and interest in family medicine. Essay must be submitted at time of application. Winners must attend National Conference.

Deadline: The deadline to apply is May 1, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. Click here to apply online. Award notifications are made on May 16, 2019.

Join us in Las Vegas this spring | Emergency and Urgent Care live course

Attend the Emergency and Urgent Care course in Las Vegas, NV, May 1–4.

Know the latest treatment options in emergency and urgent care settings, gain hands-on skills, and recognize when to treat and when to refer. At the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Prepare treatment plans for patients who present to emergency departments and/or urgent care clinics.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with acute health needs affecting any number of body systems, including cardiovascular, respiratory, neurological, maternity, psychological, or musculoskeletal conditions.
• Incorporate emergency plans into practice, including written protocols and necessary equipment/tools for treatment.

Earn up to 26 AAFP Prescribed credits—20 credits for attending the course and another 6 for participating in optional procedural skills workshops (additional fees apply).
AAFP members: $995/Nonmembers: $1,295

AAFP's Child and Adolescent Health live course
Earn up to 25.5 AAFP Prescribed credits.
Get practical tips and methods for addressing common issues with adolescents and children in your practice. Learn from expert faculty presenting on relevant family medicine topics, including childhood obesity, cyber safety, concussion and return to play guidelines, and the growing concerns around bullying, violence, and suicide.

Save $100 when you register by April 1. Register now or call (800) 274-2237.

We are pleased to share our first issue of the Nevada Family Physician magazine! You should have received a printed copy in the mail. Below is a link to a digital version as well. If you have content or information you would like included in our next issue, please contact the NAFP office or editor@nvafp.com. Please enjoy and pass along!

• Spring 2018 - interactive version
• Winter 2019 - interactive version