Member Newsletter

NAPCRG News is an electronic member newsletter published several times throughout year. 

September 2024 Newsletter

President's Message 

Living Our Values in Uncertain Times

Dear NAPCRG Community,
We are living in a time of growing political uncertainty, particularly in the United States. Recent executive actions have challenged long-standing commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), forcing many organizations—especially those reliant on federal funding—to reconsider their public stance. Some have removed DEI statements from their websites out of fear of political consequences.

Our strength as an organization lies in our values: inclusivity, collaboration, integrity, and respect for all individuals. These values are not political statements—they are the foundation of who we are and what we do. That’s why, even in uncertain times, NAPCRG remains steadfast in its public commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Therefore, our public DEI statement (NAPCRG Bylaws,Policies,Statements) will remain visible and unchanged.

NAPCRG is an independent, international, member-based organization. We are privileged to speak and act on behalf of our members—especially those who cannot do so safely themselves. As one Board member said, “We are living our values, and I am grateful for that.” Others shared how proud they are to be part of an organization that refuses to compromise its core beliefs, even in difficult times.

We know that keeping our DEI statement visible and unchanged is not without risk. But as another colleague wrote: “This is important for our members and patients, especially for those who cannot speak out right now.”

To our Canadian and international members who have expressed concerns about traveling to the U.S. for our Annual Meeting in Atlanta: your voices matter deeply. We hear your fears. And we also believe supporting NAPCRG and its Annual Meeting is of utmost importance in order to offer words of encouragement to the very community we are working so hard to protect. NAPCRG is a family of researchers, clinicians, and patients striving to improve health care for all through science, inclusion, and shared purpose.

Let us stay united. Let us continue to nurture primary care researchers everywhere. And let us do so without compromising the values that define us.

Thank you for your strength, your courage, and your continued commitment to making the world a better place through primary care research.

Warmly,
Tim olde Hartman, MD, PhD
President, NAPCRG

Meetings and Events

PaCE Tea-Time: How Patient Data Can Help with Your Research Projects
April 23rd // 1:00pm CT // Zoom
Join us for our next tea-time as we welcome Jeff Ordway with PCORnet, The National Patient-Centered Clinical Research Network. During the tea-time we will learn how PCORnet data can help with your research projects. If you’re interested in learning about PCORnet before April 23rd, you can visit their website.
>> Register Here

Practice-Based Research Network (PBRN) Conference
June 2nd-3rd // Reston, Virginia 
We want to see you in Reston! Plan your trip now. Registration and more information to help you do so is available here. 
Save the Date: 53rd Annual Meeting
November 21st-25th // Atlanta, Georgia
We are excited to gather for the 53rd NAPCRG Annual Meeting in November! Don't miss out on the opportunity to submit in our Call for Papers; the deadline is April 6, 2025 at 11:59pm CT. Submit and find out more here!
>> Have you partnered with patients, community members, or community clinicians in your research? Share your work at the 2025 NAPCRG Annual Meeting! Patient and community-engaged research is central to NAPCRG’s mission, and we’re excited to showcase it this year in Atlanta.

You can stay up to date on all information pertaining to events at NAPCRG through emails, our website, NAPCRG Connect, and social media. 

Opportunities to Engage:
Research, Scholarship, Leadership

Nominate a Colleague for a NAPCRG Award
Our Call for Award Nominations is open! Check out the available awards and identify someone you want to nominate! More information on awards and the nomination process can be found here. The deadline to submit a nomination is April 16, 2025 at 11:59pm CT. 

Join the NAPCRG Membership Task Force
NAPCRG is looking for members to join a temporary Membership Task Force dedicated to evaluating and strengthening our membership efforts from a global lens. This group will address concerns about membership levels, engagement, and other key aspects to ensure NAPCRG continues to grow and thrive. If you're interested in contributing to this important initiative, please reach out to Natalie Gross (ngross@napcrg.org) by April 14th.

Attention Trainees! 
The NAPCRG Trainee Committee (in collaboration with University of Missouri) are conducting a study to understand the specific needs and challenges faced by international trainees (i.e., students, fellows, residents, post-docs, etc) in primary care research, including barriers to mentorship, resource availability, and skill development. Our goal is to use this information to help improve training programs and better support our next generation of primary care researchers like you.
 
We would like to invite you to participate in this study, which involves completing an online survey. To be eligible, you must be a current trainee and doing research in a primary care topic (i.e., family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, OB/GYN, public health, etc). The online and anonymous survey will take approximately 10-15 minutes of your time. 

Your responses will provide valuable insights into the experiences and needs of trainees, and your input will contribute to shaping resources and support structures for future primary care researchers. >> Survey Link

 The ADFM LEADS Fellowship
The ADFM LEADS Fellowship is now accepting applications for the 2026-2027 Cohort! If you are interested in pursuing leadership in academic or health systems, this fellowship offers the opportunity to engage in strategic career planning, interactive training, and connections to leaders in family medicine. Applications due June 9, 2025. Learn more and apply here! 

National Clinician Scholars Program
Family Medicine Research Fellowship: Call for New Fellows!
The National Clinician Scholars Program will be accepting applications for new fellows beginning May 1, 2025. Find out more here!

Publications

We are thrilled to announce the publication of the Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine special issue, highlighting the collaborative efforts of the Association of Departments of Family Medicine (ADFM) and NAPCRG in developing a National Family Medicine Strategic Plan for Research. This issue reflects on their journey, insights, and the future of primary care research. It is a culmination of the collective expertise and unified vision for advancing family medicine research launched at the National Research Summit and is a key milestone in the ABFM-funded grant supporting this initiative.

A heartfelt thank you to the volunteers who contributed articles and continue to invest their time and expertise in this critical work. Together, we are elevating family medicine research to new heights!

NAPCRG Trainee Committee
Check out a recent publication from the NAPCRG Trainee Committee in the Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine's most recent issue. 

Other News

Tune into POEMs! 
Every week, primary care physicians, Dr. Mark Ebell and Dr. Mike Wilkes, discuss a single POEM in a 5 to 10 minute podcast called Primary Care POEM of the Week. POEMs are Patient Oriented Evidence that Matters, and for 25 years they have been reviewing over 100 journals per month to identify the 20-25 studies with the potential to change and improve practice. Those are summarized in short, structured synopses, written independently of industry support or advertising.

You can find POEMs by searching "Primary Care POEM of the Week" on your preferred podcast platform!

WONCA World Conference 2025
The 25th WONCA World Conference is set to take place in Lisbon, Portugal, September 17th-21st. You can find out more here!

Donate to NAPCRG 

Have you considered including NAPCRG in your will or estate plan? As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in the U.S., NAPCRG qualifies for the tax benefits associated with charitable giving. In Canada, gifts can be directed through the CFPC to maximize tax advantages.

NAPCRG has supported you throughout your professional journey—now, you have the opportunity to give back and ensure its future impact. A planned gift is a meaningful way to pay it forward.

To learn more about making a donation, planned gift, or estate contribution, please contact Dr. Tom Vansaghi at tvansaghi@napcrg.org. 

Career and Training Opportunities

Vice Chair of Family Medicine Research and Scholarship
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, Family Medicine and Population Health

The VCU Department of Family Medicine seeks applicants for the position of Vice Chair for Research and Scholarship. In this role you will be responsible, under direction of the Chair, for the leadership, management, and administration of the family medicine research team (tinyurl.com/VCUFamMedResearch)

Interested? Find out more here!

Clinical Investigator
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, Family Medicine and Population Health

The VCU Department of Family Medicine seeks an Open Rank, tenure-eligible faculty investigator with responsibility for the design, development, execution, and dissemination of research on primary care and social determinants of health through externally funded competitive research grants and contracts. Read more about our Family Medicine Research team here: tinyurl.com/VCUFamMedResearch  

Interested? Find out more here!

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