FFFM | Advocacy in Action: Family Physicians Take the Lead

In this episode of Fighting for Family Medicine, you'll hear from Shana Ntiri, MD, MPH, and Patrick Connolly, MD, about their advocacy journeys and their involvement in the AAFP's Advocacy Ambassadors Program. They discuss their experiences advocating for family medicine, the impact of their advocacy at both state and national levels and the importance of engaging new physicians in advocacy from the beginning of their careers. The episode also touches on the integration of AI in health care, the future of advocacy and the Academy's role in supporting family physicians through various challenges.

Topics by Timestamp

00:00 Introduction to Advocacy Ambassadors Program

00:31 Meet the Advocates: Drs. Shana Ntiri and Patrick Connolly

01:05 Dr. Connolly's advocacy journey

02:11 Dr. Naii's advocacy journey

02:53 State vs. federal advocacy

05:06 Pressing issues in health care

08:08 The Advocacy Ambassadors program

12:59 Impactful moments in family medicine

15:22 Advice for new physicians

17:22 The role of AI in family medicine

19:54 Final thoughts and encouragement

21:38 Conclusion and how to get involved

Additional Resources

AAFP Advocacy Ambassadors

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