The IAFP’s leadership and staff are looking forward to meeting in Indianapolis this year and we hope you can join us. 

LOCATION
The JW Marriott is located in the heart of Indianapolis’ thriving downtown area. Within walking distance of such attractions as the NCAA Hall of Champions, the Indiana State Museum, the Eiteljorg Museum, Lucas Oil Stadium, and all the unique shopping, dining, and entertainment options Indy has to offer, your whole family is sure to enjoy the city this summer!

We have secured a block of rooms at the low rate of $135. Avoid disappointment - take time TODAY to plan your attendance! To make your room reservations call 877-303-0104 and mention Indiana Academy of Family Physicians. There are several events taking place in downtown Indianapolis this weekend, including the Brickyard 500, which will increase demand for rooms. 

AGENDA
View our meeting schedule with CME topics and speakers.

REGISTER EARLY

• Register online: http://in-afp.ticketleap.com/2012ac/
• Register by fax: complete the registration form and fax to 317.237.4006
• Register by mail: complete the registration form and mail to: IAFP, 55 Monument Circle, Suite 400, Indianapolis, IN 46204

SPECIAL EVENT
Annual President’s Banquet and Installation of Officers, followed by All Member Family Party - Saturday, July 28
We have again combined our President’s Banquet and All Member Party into one exciting event for the whole family. An elegant dinner is held to honor our incoming and outgoing president and the contributors to our Family Practice Stories Book. A special dinner is offered simultaneously for children. At 8:30 pm children may join their parents for a dessert buffet and dancing, with entertainment by the Marlins. Purchase tickets on the registration form. 

ALL-MEMBER CONGRESS OF DELEGATES
The IAFP will hold its All-Member Congress of Delegates on July 27th and 28th. All members are invited and encouraged to attend the Congress because every IAFP member is a delegate, and every participant will have a vote and voice at the Congress. The Academy looks forward to each and every member’s participation in this year’s Congress of Delegates. Come make your voice heard!

FELLOWSHIP AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES
Meet colleagues from around the state and visit with old friends.

EXHIBIT SHOW
Call on them! Visit the Exhibit Show to learn about the newest clinical advances, and practice management tips & services.

FAMILY MEDICINE DAY AT VICTORY FIELD
Immediately following the close of the Scientific Assembly on Sunday, July 29, join us for a picnic at Victory Field, and then cheer on the Indianapolis Indians at the "Best Minor League Ball Park in America"! Click here to find out more.

TOWN HALL DINNER
Each year the IAFP hosts an opportunity at our Annual Convention to hear new policy topics from the thought leaders of Indiana and the nation. In 2012 we are welcoming to the convention Bob Phillips, MD, the distinguished director of the Robert Graham Center to discuss the necessary changes the current graduate medical education funding system requires to support primary care. This interactive town hall dinner is a free event open only to IAFP members, taking place at 5:30 pm on Friday, July 27.

STUDENTS & RESIDENTS
Students, residents and residency faculty are invited to a "Preparing for the Match" panel, followed by our Congress Orientation on Friday, July 27. Bring your congress book to follow along. The session will end with a reception - a great chance for students to learn more about our residencies.

INDIANA'S PREMIER CME EVENT!
Planned especially for family physicians by family physicians

We have included additional opportunities to earn CME credit this year. Earn over 20 Prescribed AAFP CME credits with clinical topics and practice management sessions. All CME plans are based on previous attendee evaluations and IAFP member CME Needs Assessments. 

Educational Objectives: This program is designed by family physicians for family physicians. The sessions will highlight new advances, preventative medicine strategies, enhancements of clinical skills, emergency preparedness, & practice management issues.

Attendee comments from last year’s meeting:
“Well educated speakers provided excellent care for practices. Very entertaining.”
“Once again the IAFP has provided an excellent Annual Convention that has provided both a venue to meet and interact with our colleagues and gain practical knowledge to improve our practices and better care for our patients - thank you!”
“An excellent CME offering with immediate operational advice. Most CME was fully practicable and implementable.” 

MC-FP SAM Study Group on Cerebrovascular Disease - Thursday, July 26
Please register early - SAMs sell out fast! Select the SAM Study Group on the registration form/online registration page.

Our SAM Study Groups feature reference slides showing sources used in each of the 60 questions in the ABFM’s Self-Assessment Modules, and an overview of the MC-FP process and how this study group fits into it. Facilitator: Curt Ward, MD
The SAM Study Group will enable family physicians to:
• Explore the topic via interactive discussions.
• Complete the Knowledge Assessment portion of their MC-FP Part II Self-Assessment Module and the IAFP will report the answers to the ABFM
• Earn 12 AAFP CME credits after this session by completing online Clinical Simulation

Information for Exhibitors

Download the 2012 Exhibit Show Prospectus
Download the 2012 Exhibit Show Floorplan
Download the 2012 Exhibit Show Application