Shannon Connolly, MD, was instrumental in inviting Assemblymember Ridley-Thomas. 54th Assembly District, to meet with our members on Thursday, June 23, 2016. Members and guests met for dinner at the Courtyard by Marriott Los Angeles Westside, Culver City. Dr. Connolly has shared follow-up observations regarding the evening: I think it was a great opportunity to […] Read more
In early January, the LAAFP chapter announced to student and resident members the opportunity to receive a $400 scholarship to attend the 2016 All Member Advocacy Meeting in Sacramento, CA. The applicants were asked to submit a letter of interest, their CV and a recommendation letter from an LA Academy member. Those who received the […] Read more
April 2016 Executive Board Meeting Minutes The Citizen Hotel, Sacramento, CA March 13, 2016 President Kevin Rossi, MD, called the meeting to order. Twenty-two members and guests who were attending the All Member Advocacy Meeting in Sacramento also attended the LAAFP breakfast meeting. Individual introductions were made. All names have been placed on record. President […] Read more
CAFP physicians and medical students have been advocating for SB 22 (Roth), which would appropriate $300 million over the next 3 years to grow primary care residency programs in California. These training programs are facing a $40 million funding shortage, despite an urgent need to increase primary care training for the workforce needed for expanding […] Read more
