Friday, December 28, 2007
I do not like the idea of a Friday only mtg
I do not like the idea of a Friday only mtg. because many RIAFP members are able to attend Sat. only. Also, I've enjoyed the Fri. and Sat. evening dinners. I think at this point we should keep the original dates as you have mentioned you are going to do. I also am in favor of direct communication with PriMed to hear there version/timeline of how things developed. You probably have already done this, but I would see if AAFP has heard of other examples of this around the country. You might also research what AAP and ACP have experienced since I would think they would be also targets of PriMed if, indeed, this was a purposeful attempt to draw RIAFP members away from their annual event.
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PriMed:
I have written them numerous times and asked why they do not list AAFP accreditation, and they assure me they will have it when we attend. That never happens. The argument that drug companies sponsor it and it is biased has been around for years even at our national meetings. Only if we let them be biased should it be a problem. The speakers that I have heard do emphasize the products they are sponsored by, but what makes the meetings credible are the questions fielded from the audience.
Some very good teachers of family medicine give many of the lectures, and they are supplementing their income by doing so. What should happen is that we should push for all Primed speakers be Family Medicine or Internal Medicine, primary care, active,teaching, physicians.
May I suggest that the RIAFP work on getting a grant to support development of our own programs throughout the year, with the use of our members as speakers, including practicing MDs without bias. In other words, start a Primary Care Speakers Bureau, with financial help initially from a grant, and I am sure Brown University and its faculty would help.
Our own meetings should be one day, probably Saturdays, and at key, easily reached, locations. When the pharmaceutical companies see what we are doing, then they will want to be a part by exhibiting and contributing "no strings" money only. RI Primary Care CME Cooperative would be a good name.
Finally, not one of the Primed online free CME programs give us AAFP Credit!! I have written them many times and now given up.
Let me know when the next important RIAFP meeting is scheduled. I am starting 3 days a week in January, and maybe can contribute some time, if needed.
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