Friday Five – National Primary Care Week
National Primary Care Week (NPCW), celebrated during the first week of October, is an annual event hosted by the American Medical Student Association (AMSA) that celebrates and highlights the importance of primary care. AMSA’s 24th National Primary Care Week (NPCW) focuses on a wide variety of public health issues. This week’s Friday Five lists some free virtual events and webinars happening during NPCW and beyond and some resources no matter where you are in your healthcare career.
Virtual Kick Off Event: Why Primary Care Matters
Monday, October 7 5:00-6:00pm ET
Join Dr. Amy Beck, Dr. Justin Navarro, and Dr. Natasha Jost Haynes as they introduce National Primary Care Week. This 30 minute panel discussion will address the importance of Primary Care insights on pursuing a career in primary care followed by 30 minutes breakout rooms per specialty.
Virtual Event: Primary Care for Vulnerable Populations
Tuesday, October 8 6:00-7:00pm ET
Dr. Chandra Jennings, DO, MPH, MBA, is a dedicated Street Medicine Physician and advocate for underserved communities. With a background in public health from Tulane University and a medical degree from the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, Dr. Jennings has a strong foundation in both clinical and public health disciplines. During this virtual event, Dr. Jennings will be hosting this lecture on the vulnerable populations served by the organizations she is involved with, including those experiencing homelessness and social marginalization. She will also highlight the critical importance of providing comprehensive primary care to these communities, emphasizing the need for advocacy, resource development, and compassionate care to improve health outcomes for society’s most vulnerable.
Virtual Event: Economic Injustice in Healthcare – Lowering Prescription Drug Prices
Friday, October 11 5:00-6:00pm ET
Big Pharma rang in the new year with a gift to itself: higher prices and bigger profits on over 200 prescription drugs. Drug corporations are congratulating themselves for keeping most hikes under 10 percent, but let’s be clear: for most hard working Americans, the household budget isn’t growing by 10, or even five percent this year. The upshot? Another year of higher co-pays and out-pocket costs, and another year of having to choose between taking on debt or paying for drugs we need. Register for this informative discussion.
Free Webinar: Vibe Check – Is Family Medicine Right for Me?
Monday, October 28 7:00-8:00pm CST
To help you experience real careers in family medicine, join The American Academy of Family Physicians’ (AAFP) virtual panel of family physicians who provide innovative patient care and pursue unique career paths. Our panelists will share their personal journeys, including pivotal moments during medical school, residency selection, and job exploration.
Managing Your Career
Your career opportunities are nearly limitless in family medicine. These resources from AAFP are tailored to support your journey in medicine’s most unbound specialty, from medical school to late career.
Meet Dr. Zoe Anaman, a residency faculty member! Her tips for starting your career:
✨ Know what you want
✨ Find roles that fit your criteria
✨ Set and uphold boundaries earlyWherever you want to go in #familymed, explore resources to plan, network, and more:… pic.twitter.com/fFOt6dISAE
— AAFP (@aafp) October 3, 2024
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