Uniformed Services Academy of Family Physicians Edition 17 : Page 7
Editor's Voice
Pamela Williams, MD
Pamela Williams, MD<br /> Travis APB, CA<br /> Pamela.williams@us.af.mil<br /> <br /> "Autumn is a second spring where every leaf is a flower." - ALBERT CAMUS<br /> <br /> In this edition of the Uniformed Family Physician you will find many articles discussing the changes we are facing in medicine today-both in and out of the military.<br /> <br /> A season of change is up is upon us; the annual mosaic of colors inspires! In this edition of the Uniformed Family Physician you will find many articles discussing the changes we are facing in medicine today-both in and out of the military. The timeliness of these articles reflects the metamorphosis apparent in natural world. Camus encourages us to remember the new beauty that may result from such transformation.<br /> <br /> From your leadership:<br /> <br /> Our president and specialty leaders want to miss. Have taken great care in crafting this month's columns. Look to Dr. Padden's article for updates on the events at our most recent AAFP Congress of Delegates and USAFP Board of Directors Mid Year meeting. Your consultants have critical updates on assignments, as well as changes and challenges within our transitioning and transforming military healthcare system.<br /> <br /> From your USAFP committees:<br /> <br /> Reporting for the Practice Management Committee, Dr. Elizabeth Duque has provided an excellent contribution on the Patient-Centered Medical Home and Change Management. No matter where you work or how much you are involved in this type of transition, her article will provide you with critical insights. If performing a survey could help you to understand or identify issues in the process of making change (or if you have a clinical question that you wish to explore), the Clinical Investigation Committee's article on "Creating Effective Surveys" is one that you won't Want to miss.<br /> <br /> Other news in this issue:<br /> <br /> Writing for the Teaching & Learning column, Dr. Tien Bui has written a fascinating piece on Knowledge Management. Dr. James Ellzy provides an informative report on the National Conference of Special Constituencies. The Education Committee has important information for you about Audio-digest and the resources available at www.militaryfamilydoctors. org. The Informatics Team has another educational Digital Device spotlight, as well as an AHLTA 3.3 update. Finally, be sure to read the latest news about our upcoming annual meeting in Las Vegas!<br /> <br /> Grab a cup of hot chocolate, find a warm place in the autumn sunshine, and enjoy!<br /> <br /> MEMBERS IN THE NEWS<br /> <br /> The USAFP Board of Directors encourages each of you to submit information on USAFP "Members in the News" for publication in the newsletter. Please submit "Members in the News" to Mary Lindsay White at mlwhite@vafp.org.<br /> <br /> NEWSLETTER SUBMISSION DEADLINE<br /> <br /> REMINDER: The deadline for submissions to the winter magazine is 15 December 2011.<br /> <br /> RESEARCH GRANTS<br /> <br /> The Clinical Investigations Committee accepts grant applications on a rolling basis. Visit the USAFP Web site at www.usafp.org for a Letter ofIntent (LOI) or Grant Application. Contact Dianne Reamy if you have questions. Direamy@vafp.org.<br /> <br /> RESEARCH JUDGES<br /> <br /> Applications for research judges are accepted on a rolling basis. Please contact Dianne Reamy (direamy@ vafp.org) to request an application.<br /> <br /> DO YOU FEEL STRONGLY ABOUT SOMETHING YOU READ IN THE UNIFORMED FAMILY PHYSICIAN? ABOUT ANY ISSUE IN MILITARY FAMILY MEDICINE?<br /> <br /> Please write to me ...<br /> Pamela Williams, MD<br /> pamela.williams@us.afmil
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