FFFM | June 2025 Advocacy Rounds
Inside Family Medicine
In this Advocacy Rounds update on the Inside Family Medicine podcast, AAFP Government Relations Vice President David Tully recaps the AAFP’s latest policy work. Topping the agenda: the Academy’s reaction to the HHS secretary’s removal of Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices members, and the AAFP’s message to senators on the budget reconciliation package. This episode also outlines immediate actions that AAFP members can take to advocate for these and other issues. You’ll find links below. Topics by Timestamp 00:00 Welcome to Fighting for...
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IFM | Where are They Now? Former Student Leaders Share Perspectives
Inside Family Medicine
In this episode of Inside Family Medicine, host Emily Holwick speaks with Dr. Anna Askari and Dr. Kelly Thibert about their experiences in student leadership positions with the AAFP and how it prepared them for their current careers. Both doctors discuss their choice of family medicine as a specialty, the importance of leadership and advocacy in their careers, and offer advice for medical students and residents on getting involved in leadership roles early in their careers. The episode highlights their current roles, what inspired them to join leadership, and the impact of their experiences on...
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CME | COVID-19 Vaccine Champion: Education on Administration and Best Practices
Inside Family Medicine
Funding Statement: This educational podcast is supported by an unrestricted grant from Pfizer Inc. Show Notes The CME on the Go series of the Inside Family Medicine podcast lets you earn up to 0.5 CME credits per episode — join the hosts as they dive into best practices for COVID-19 vaccine administration, addressing hesitancy, and navigating emotionally charged conversations with patients and healthcare teams. Backed by evidence and personal experience, they offer practical strategies for building trust, improving communication, and reinforcing the importance of...
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IFM | Providing Inclusive Care for LGBTQ+ Patients
Inside Family Medicine
Show Notes In this episode of Inside Family Medicine, Dr. Kevin Wang and Dr. Catherine Casey discuss the importance of providing inclusive care for LGBTQ+ patients. Both experts share their personal journeys into family medicine and explain how inclusive healthcare can positively impact LGBTQ+ patients. They highlight the significance of creating welcoming environments, building trust, and participating in ongoing education to provide appropriate care. The discussion also covers practical steps for advocacy, the use of pronoun pins and safe space stickers, and various resources...
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FFFM | May 2025 Advocacy Rounds
Inside Family Medicine
In this Advocacy Rounds update on the Inside Family Medicine podcast, AAFP Government Relations Vice President David Tully recaps the AAFP’s latest policy work. In particular, the Academy shared with Congress its reactions to key provisions in the House budget reconciliation package and urged action to preserve the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. This episode also outlines immediate actions that AAFP members can take to advocate for these and other issues, both online (via the Academy’s Speak Out tool) and in person (at the upcoming Family Medicine Advocacy Summit)....
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IFM | Advancing Family Medicine: The Impact of the AAFP Foundation
Inside Family Medicine
In this episode of Inside Family Medicine, Dr. Jay-Sheree Allen Akambase, preventive medicine fellow at the Mayo Clinic and president of the AAFP Foundation, explores how the Foundation is advancing primary care through its signature programs—Family Medicine Leads, Family Medicine Cares, and Family Medicine Discovers—and the power of philanthropic support in shaping the future of the specialty. Dr. Akambase shares her inspiring journey from resident trustee to president, the relaunch of the Family Medicine Cares International Program in the Dominican Republic, and how you can get involved...
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CME | Psychedelics and Mental Health - A New Frontier for Medicine?
Inside Family Medicine
In this episode of CME on the Go, host Dr. Lauren Brown-Berchtold, MD, FAAFP, engages in a detailed discussion with Dr. Robert Grant, a pulmonary and critical care specialist, about the potential of psychedelics in mental health treatment. The conversation centers on the medical uses of ketamine, its history, safety, and practical approaches for its integration into clinical care. Dr. Grant also shares his personal journey from HIV research to exploring alternative treatments for PTSD and mental health crises. This episode provides valuable insights for family physicians interested in...
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FFFM | Advocating for Policy, Not Politics
Inside Family Medicine
Show Notes As Congress works out next year’s budget — with Medicaid funding a flash point and several other key AAFP priorities in play — the Academy is very active on the Hill right now. To talk about how this work focuses on policy without playing politics, AAFP Government Relations Vice President David Tully welcomes Sarah Egge and Amy Jensen, co-founders of SplitOak Strategies, a bipartisan firm that consults with the Academy. Topics by Timestamp 00:00 Welcome to Fighting for Family Medicine, and a conversation with two of the AAFP’s trusted...
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IFM | Leading with Resilience: Prioritizing Well-Being for Physician Leaders
Inside Family Medicine
Description: In this episode, Dr. Santina Wheat and Dr. Cynthia Chen-Joea explore the critical importance of physician wellbeing, especially among physician leaders. Drawing from their own experiences with burnout, they offer practical strategies for sustaining joy and balance in family medicine. The conversation highlights the power of simple, everyday actions like brief check-ins and gratitude practices—to combat burnout. They also call for broader systemic changes to prioritize mental health and embed well-being into the culture of medicine. This episode is a...
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CME | Culturally Responsive Approaches to Well Woman Care
Inside Family Medicine
This episode discusses the complexities and importance of culturally responsive care in well-woman health. This episode emphasizes the need for humility, flexibility, and ongoing learning in addressing the unique needs of female patients. The discussion covers various sensitive topics like pregnancy, reproductive rights, and cultural considerations. The conversation highlights the significance of support networks and the role of family in patient care, while encouraging feedback from listeners and advocates for better integration of cultural competence in family medicine. Your hosts...
info_outlineIn this Advocacy Rounds update on the Inside Family Medicine podcast, AAFP Government Relations Vice President David Tully recaps the AAFP’s latest policy work. Topping the agenda: the Academy’s reaction to the HHS secretary’s removal of Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices members, and the AAFP’s message to senators on the budget reconciliation package.
This episode also outlines immediate actions that AAFP members can take to advocate for these and other issues. You’ll find links below.
Topics by Timestamp
00:00 Welcome to Fighting for Family Medicine for the June edition of Advocacy Rounds.
00:34 The Academy’s objection to ACIP’s dismantlement and related congressional advocacy
02:30 The AAFP’s response to the Senate budget reconciliation package
04:21 Academy advocacy on the PSLF program and other relief for medical student debt
04:59 The AAFP’s guidance to the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission about health care competition
05:49 AAFP response to proposed 2026 Medicare Hospital Payment Rules
06:15 How you can get involved
07:08 Conclusion
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