Pub. 4 2020 Issue 2

T his year’s Annual Member Meeting, typically held in May, was postponed until September and held virtually for the first time. Despite the delay and change in format, we knew it was important to have our meeting, hear from our leadership, and showcase our award winners and successes of the previous year. Now more than ever, we need to celebrate and honor the work of our UAFP members. Outgoing Board President Dr. Kyle Jones spoke about his year in office and thanked the board and staff for their leadership and commitment to excellence. Dr. Isaac Noyes was sworn in as the new board president. This year’s award for Utah Family Medicine Advocate of the Year was presented to Utah State Representative Suzanne Harrison, M.D. Representative Harrison is also a practicing an- esthesiologist, giving her a true understanding of the health care issues from a physician’s perspective. She is a fierce ad - vocate for both patients and physicians, and we are fortunate to have her working on our behalf at the legislature. Utah Family Medicine Physician of the Year award was pre - sented to Dr. Cami Collett, M.D., MPH, FAAFP. In addition to her stellar 34 years as a practicing family medicine physi- cian, Dr. Collett has been an incredible teacher and men- tor to countless residents through her many years with the St. Mark’s Family Medicine Residency program. She has contributed immeasurably to the practice of family medicine in the larger community as well as through her active role in the Utah Medical Association, encouraging and promoting women entering the field of medicine, and working with patients and providers to better understand advance directive options. Dr. Collett is also deeply loved and admired by current and former students, colleagues and patients. Utah Family Medicine Physician of the Year award was presented to Dr. Cami Collett, M.D., MPH, FAAFP Dr. Ada Stewart gave an inspirational speech, lauding family physicians’ hard work and the importance of promoting the specialty of family medicine. Utah Family Medicine Advocate of the Year was presented to Utah State Representative Suzanne Harrison, M.D. UAFP Annual Member Meeting Goes Virtual UAFP Meeting | Continued on page 10 9 |