Dear Members of the Georgia Academy of Family Physicians,
As an essential part of the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), each one of you plays a vital role in the advancement and advocacy of our specialty. The Congress of Delegates (COD), AAFP’s policy-making body, is a cornerstone in our governance process, where elected members represent their peers, debate critical issues, and guide the direction of our work. This is our call to action—a request for your insights, experiences, and innovative ideas to develop meaningful policies that will shape the future of family medicine.
The COD is an opportunity for our voices to be heard, through the submission and discussion of resolutions. These resolutions are more than just proposals; they are a reflection of our collective aspirations and concerns for family medicine. They allow us, in collaboration with our chapters, to direct the AAFP to take specific actions on behalf of our specialty. Whether it’s an issue you face daily in your practice or a broader challenge impacting our community’s health, your experiences can inspire impactful policies.
We are particularly interested in resolutions that not only address ongoing challenges but also anticipate the future needs of family medicine especially in Georgia and ways that our national organization could help you in your practice. Think about the following:
- Technological Advancements: How can we integrate new technologies while maintaining the personal touch that is the hallmark of family medicine?
- Public Health Issues: What initiatives can we propose to address the ever-evolving public health challenges, including pandemics, mental health, and chronic disease management?
- Recruitment, Education and Training: In what ways can we enhance the education and ongoing training of family physicians to prepare them for the challenges of modern healthcare?
- Advocacy and Policy: How can we strengthen our advocacy efforts for policies that support family physicians and their patients?
We invite you to share your thoughts and proposals with us. Whether you have a detailed plan or the seed of an idea, we welcome your contributions. Please provide your feedback no later than April 14. Click Here, enabling our leadership ample time to review and consider your suggestions for inclusion in our Georgia Academy resolutions to the AAFP COD, which convenes this fall in Phoenix.
This is more than a call for participation; it’s an invitation to influence the future of family medicine. Let’s come together to ensure our specialty continues to thrive and adapt in an ever-changing healthcare landscape.
With anticipation and respect,
Georgia Academy’s Delegation to AAFP’s Congress of Delegates
Angeline TI, MD
Thomas Fausett, MD
John S. Gerguis, MD
Susana Alfonso, MD