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. 

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Research Resources for New Researchers, Family Medicine Residents and Students

New Research Blog!
A blog has been started with the goal of inviting new researchers to take part in family medicine research and to help medical student and resident researchers.  To receive an invitation to the blog, email your request to lregehr@mafp.org.

 

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.

Congratulations to:

Sonja Ellingson, MS1, U of M - Duluth

Mentor:  Ruth Westra, D.O.

Project:  Urinary Tract Infections - Standards of Diagnosis and Care by Family Physicians.
 

Resident Research Grant Program
Family medicine residents interested in pursuing practice-based research during their residency receive a $3,000 grant.

Congratulations to:

Yeilim Cho, M.D., U of M St. Joseph's Residency Program

Mentor: Dwenda Gjerdingen, M.D.

Project:  Parents' Attitudes towards CAM (Complimentary and Alternative Medical) Therapies in Children with Autism         

 

Sapna Patel, M.D, U of M, Smiley’s Clinic Residency Program

Mentor:  Diane Madlon-Kay, M.D.

Project:  A Retrospective Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Group Visits for Somali Adults with Type II Diabetes

 

Natalie Roeser, M.D., and Maggie McEvoy, M.D., Group Project Leaders, U of M Park Nicollet Methodist Residency Program

Mentors:  Donald Pine, M.D. and Teresa Quinn, M.D.

Project:  The Utility of a Long-Term Care Rounding Tool Kit

 

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

 

Patient Education

"Living Well with Chronic Conditions " Workshop
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.
 

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.

 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.