Foundation Programs
MAFP Foundation: A robust agenda for family medicine.
Your gift will help fund patient and professional activities,
educational programs and research grants to Minnesota's next
generation of family physicians.
Click the "Donate" button to donate online:
Practice-Based
Research:
The David Mersy, M.D., Student Externship Program
Through a competitive
process, $2,000 in grants are available to medical students
interested in family medicine research projects.
2009 Winners:
Jean
Lennon, MS1, University of Minnesota – Twin Cities
Topic: The Role Social Support Plays for
Women in Smoking Cessation Programs by Education Level
Maureen Ayers Looby, MS1, University
of Minnesota - Duluth
Topic: Obesity and the Occurrence of Physicians who
Acknowledge and Address Obesity with an Adult Patient
Click here for
application instructions (PDF)
Click here
for research ideas
(PDF)
Click
here for a sample application (PDF)
Resident Research Grant Program
Family medicine residents
interested in pursuing practice-based research during their
residency may apply for a $3,000 grant.
2009 Winners:
Jordan Moe, M.D., Duluth
Topic: Epidemiological Evaluation of Injuries Associated with
Outdoor Hunting Activities
Mark Morgan, M.D., Mayo
Topic: A Shorthand for Windows Dictionaries Used by Providers and
Patients
Tanner Nissly, D.O., North Memorial
Topic: Does Rapid Antigen Testing (RA testing) Increase
Trichomonas vaginalis Detection in High-Risk Asymptomatic
Population?
Kate Vickery, M.D.
(Team Leader for the project designed by the residents at
United)
Topic: The Role that Psychosocial and Economic Factors in the
Community’s Health Priorities
Click here to view photos of the 2009 grant recipients (PDF)
Click here for
application instructions (PDF)
Click here for
a sample application (PDF)
The MAFP Research Network
Our commitment to
practice-based research is further demonstrated with a grant that we
award the MAFP Research Network in support of their ongoing research
involving clinics across Minnesota.
All of these research
programs are made possible with funding support from:
Members of the Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians (MAFP)
MAFP Foundation
American Academy of Family Physicians Foundation and its Family
Medicine Philanthropic Consortium
LifeScience Alley
Miller-Dwan Foundation
Stratis Health
Minnesota Deer Hunters Association
Patient
Education
Leading a Healthier Life with Chronic
Conditions
This six-week workshop is for patients with chronic and complex
health conditions who want to learn how to manage their illness,
enhance their day-to-day living and lead a healthier, more
satisfying life. Led by trained lay leaders, participants receive
fifteen hours of classroom learning. Stanford University’s School
of Medicine developed this evidence-based workshop, which is now
available to Minnesotans through a collaboration of local health
organizations.
Resource Guide for Seniors
Designed for senior citizens, the guide lists patient
assistance programs that offer free or low-cost prescription drugs
and promotes the Senior LinkAge Line for seniors in need of in-home
community services to maintain a more independent lifestyle.
Professional
Education
How to Work Effectively with Trained
Interpreters
This one-hour education session is for family physicians, family
medicine residents and medical students who want to enhance their
communication with patients who have limited English proficiency.
The program is a partnership of the MAFP Foundation, Minnesota
Medical Association, Interpreters Stakeholders Group and MAFP
Academic Affairs Committee.
Protect Your Patients Against Pertussis
(Whooping Cough)
Health care workers are invited to protect themselves and their
patients against pertussis. Education and prevention is the focus
of this awareness campaign for health care professionals who have
direct patient contact.
Promoting
Family Medicine
Family Docs in Motion 3k Run & Walk
Family physicians demonstrate their own commitment to
exercise by participating in a non-competitive 3k run and walk held
annually at the MAFP Spring Refresher conference. Corporate
sponsorships are available. Funds raised at the event support
patient and professional programs.
MAFP ”Family Docs In Motion” Sports Tek Shirts
Order one today! Promote family medicine as
you demonstrate your healthy life style. The MAFP logo is printed
on the front and “Family Docs in Motion” is printed on the back.
Short and long sleeves are available. A portion of each sale
supports patient and professional programs.
For more information about any of these programs please email Lynn
Balfour, Executive Director at
foundation@mafp.org
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