The annual UAFP member meeting and dinner was held on September 17. It was our first indoor, in-person member event since the pandemic and staff went to great lengths to ensure safety protocols were in place while also providing a virtual option for those unable to attend in person. The evening kicked off with some comments from outgoing UAFP President, Dr. Isaac Noyes. Isaac has been a great example of leadership in action, always looking for ways the Academy can advance the practice of family medicine, especially during the pandemic. Awards are always a highlight of the evening, and this year was no exception. We included a new award from AAFP – Boundary Breakers – one given to two physicians from each state who provided exceptional service during the pandemic. Dr. Alana Jonat, Infection Prevention Specialist with Community Health Centers Inc., Stephen D. Ratcliffe Clinic, and Dr. Michele Goldberg, Medical Director with Fourth Street Clinic were both recognized this year for their outstanding efforts. The UAFP Family Medicine Champion of the Year Award was presented to Dr. Marc Babitz. This award is given to a person who advocates and champions the practice of family medicine. Dr. Babitz recently retired from the Utah Department of Health where he was a strong advocate, not only for family medicine, but for UAFP, providing wisdom and insight that helped guide our own advocacy efforts. And our annual UAFP Family Medicine Physician of the Year Award was presented to Dr. Kurt Rifleman, Medical Director with Midtown Community Health Centers. Dr. Rifleman is beloved by patients, colleagues, and community members and has served as an inspiring example of what it means to be a family physician to countless students and residents over the years. The meeting closed with comments from new UAFP President, Dr. Chad Spain. Dr. Spain inspired all to take pride in their work, to recognize the extraordinary responsibility family physicians have and to be mindful of the need to take care, personally. UAFP Annual Member Dinner UAFP Family Medicine Physician of the Year Dr. Kurt Rifleman with outgoing UAFP President Dr. Isaac Noyes Boundary Breaker award winner Dr. Michele Goldberg with new UAFP Incoming President Dr. Chad Spain UAFP Family Medicine Champion of the Year Award winner Dr. Marc Babitz Outgoing UAFP President Dr. Isaac Noyes with Incoming President Dr. Chad Spain Boundary Breaker award winner Dr. Alana Jonat with new UAFP Incoming President Dr. Chad Spain UtahAFP.org | 10
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