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Family Docs

Family Docs

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 A family medicine podcast from the California Academy of Family Physicians. For more information, visit www.familydocs.org/podcast.2023-2025 Economics Hygiene & Healthy Living Management Management & Leadership Physical Illness & Disease
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  • CAFP Talk on Direct Primary Care

    CAFP Talk on Direct Primary Care
    May 16 2025
    In this episode, Drs. Shruti Javali and Adnaan Edun speak with Drs. Maryal Concepcion and Jeannine Rodems live from the CAFP All Member Advocacy Meeting to talk about Direct Primary Care (DPC), what DPC is, how it works with the patient relationship, and resources available for any family physician look at DPC as a potential career. Guests: Maryal Concepcion, MD, FAAFP is a board-certified rural family physician dedicated to serving patients in Northern California since 2012 and Calaveras County since 2015. Passionate about community-focused medicine, she provides comprehensive care for patients of all ages, from infants and expectant mothers to children and adults, including in-office procedures. Jeannine Rodems, MD, FAAFP is a board-certified family medicine physician who brings more than 25 years of experience to Santa Cruz Direct Primary Care. She is a graduate of UC Santa Cruz (go Slugs!), and completed her medical degree at the UCLA School of Medicine with her residency through the UCLA Family Medicine Residency program. She has been an active member of the local physician community in Santa Cruz County for several years. She has been the past president of the Santa Cruz County Medical Society. She has been very active with the California Academy of Family Physicians, having been a previous member of their board of directors, and served as a past president of the Santa Cruz – Monterey — San Benito CAFP Chapter. Shruti Javali, MD is family medicine physician who sees patients of all ages with a specific focus on obstetrics and women’s health. In addition to each patient’s medical condition, her approach also incorporates whole-person care, considering factors such as nutrition, exercise and work/life balance. Dr. Javali earned her medical degree from Saba University School of Medicine in the Dutch Caribbean and undergraduate degree from McMaster University in Hamilton, Canada. She completed her family medicine residency through Michigan State University at Mercy Health Grand Rapids in Michigan. Adnaan Edun, MD is a board-certified family medicine physician who provides preventive care, such as wellness checks, physicals, health counseling and more, he treats patients with chronic and complex conditions, including obesity, hypertension and depression. Growing up, Dr. Edun became interested in pursuing a career in healthcare as he watched his mother continue to increase her nursing knowledge by studying at home. That interest was solidified when he had open heart surgery, after which he saw healthcare through a different lens. The experience shaped his desire to study medicine and impacts how he provides care with compassion. Dr. Edun also is interested in global and rural medicine and learning about how medicine is practiced around the world. He has participated in medical trips to Peru, Guatemala and Kenya and hopes to continue to share his healthcare knowledge with other underserved communities in the future. Rob Assibey, MD, FAAFP (he/him) identifies as Ghanaian American. Dr. Assibey is the Associate Program Director at San Joaquin General Hospital Family Medicine Residency Program. He practices full spectrum family medicine with an emphasis on street medicine, addiction medicine, SNF. Dr. Assibey is the District 8 Director on the CAFP Board, and a member of the JEDI Committee. Resources: CAFP Direct Primary Care information - www.familydocs.org/dpc CAFP’s New Physician Toolkit - www.familydocs.org/nptoolkit AAFP Direct Primary Care - https://www.aafp.org/family-physician/practice-and-career/delivery-payment-models/direct-primary-care.html DPC Summit (July 24-27, 2025) - https://www.dpcsummit.org/home.html CaliDPC - www.calidpc.com Inaugural CaliDPC Docs Summit (June 7-8, 2025) - https://www.calidpc.com/resources The Family Docs Podcast is hosted by Rob Assibey, MD, FAAFP. The Family Docs podcast is developed, produced, and recorded by the California Academy of Family Physicians. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent or the California Academy of Family Physicians. More information at www.familydocs.org/podcast. Visit the California Academy of Family Physicians online at www.familydocs.org. Follow us on social media: Twitter - https://twitter.com/cafp_familydocs Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cafp_familydocs Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/familydocs
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    41 mins
  • Be a Trusted Messenger (S03E01)

    Be a Trusted Messenger (S03E01)
    Apr 5 2025

    In this episode, Dr. Alex McDonald speaks with Dr. Todd Wolynn of the Trusted Messenger Program on the importance of building a trusted relationship with the physician and patient.

    Guests:

    • Alex McDonald MD, FAAFP, CAQSM is a former professional triathlete, Family and Sports Medicine physician and core faculty of the Kaiser Permanente Fontana Family Medicine Reaidency Program. His professional interests include exercise and physical activity, baccine advocacy, social media and patient communication. Dr. McDonald holds degrees from Connecticut College, the University of Vermont Larnar College of Medicine, Southern California Kaiser Permanente as well as Duke University. Dr. McDonald lives in Southern, CA with his wife, 3 children and 3 dogs. He enjoys running, riding his bike, cooking, coffee and 8pm dance parties with his kids

    • Todd Wolynn MD, MMM is the Executive Director of the Trusted Messenger Program, a part of the public health non-profit Public Good Projects. He’s been a vaccine advocate Advocate for more than 30 years, through his work as a clinical vaccine researcher, immunizing pediatrician, and immunization confidence and communication researcher.

    • Rob Assibey, MD, FAAFP (he/him) identifies as Ghanaian American. Dr. Assibey is the Associate Program Director at San Joaquin General Hospital Family Medicine Residency Program. He practices full spectrum family medicine with an emphasis on street medicine, addiction medicine, SNF. Dr. Assibey is the District 8 Director on the CAFP Board, and a member of the JEDI Committee.

    Resources:

    • CAFP 2025-2027 Strategic Plan goals

      • Advance Payment Reform and System Transformation
      • Develop and diversify the family medicine workforce
      • Champion public health, health equity, and evidence-based medicine
      • Support member wellness and joy in medicine

    • Public Good Project - publicgoodprojects.org

    • Trusted Messenger Program
      PGP’s health care professional networks, health care professional training program, and its significant health communications infrastructure form one program: the Trusted Messenger Program.
      The Trusted Messenger Program has no equivalent in health care and public health. It brings with it the support of national medical boards and public health associations, as well as sustainable funding from several of the largest health funders.
      The Trusted Messenger Program is supported by a rigorous evaluation protocol, counting among its partners and stakeholders the institutions that protect and provide the public’s health. The Trusted Messenger Program offers the opportunity to strengthen our health systems and to build a bulwark against the continued erosion of trust in health information and intervention.

    • AIMS Approach - Announce, Inquire, Mirror, and Secure

    • Family Medicine POP! - www.familydocs.org/pop

    The Family Docs Podcast is hosted by Rob Assibey, MD.

    The Family Docs podcast is developed, produced, and recorded by the California Academy of Family Physicians. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent or the California Academy of Family Physicians. More information at www.familydocs.org/podcast.

    Visit the California Academy of Family Physicians online at www.familydocs.org.

    Follow us on social media:

    • Twitter - https://twitter.com/cafp_familydocs

    • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cafp_familydocs

    • Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/familydocs

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    49 mins
  • CAFP's Work on Justice Through Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (S02E08)

    CAFP's Work on Justice Through Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (S02E08)
    Aug 10 2024

    In this episode, Dr. Assibey is joined by CAFP's Justice Through Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) Committee co-chairs, Drs. Shannon Connolly and Melissa Campos to discuss how and why the committee was formed, the work being done by this committee to focus CAFP's work with the JEDI lens.

    Guests:

    • Dr. Shannon Connolly, MD, FAAFP (she/her) is the Associate Medical Director at Planned Parenthood of Orange and San Bernardino Counties. Dr. Connolly offers Adult primary care with a focus on sexual and reproductive health, and gender-affirming care. She is Chair of CAFP’s JEDI Committee, as well as Past President of the CAFP Board. Dr. Connolly also serves on the AAFP Commission on DEI in Family Medicine. Dr. Connolly identifies as Asian American, and an immigrant to the US.

    • Melissa Campos, MD (she/her) identifies as Mexican-American. Dr. Campos is the Associate Program Director at Scripps Chula Vista Family Medicine Residency and a Physician for San Ysidro Health. She practices full spectrum family medicine, inpatient, OB, SNF, and clinic. Dr. Campos is Vice-Chair of the JEDI Committee, and Past-President of the San Diego Chapter of CAFP..

    • Rob Assibey, MD, FAAFP (he/him) identifies as Ghanaian American. Dr. Assibey is the Associate Program Director at San Joaquin General Hospital Family Medicine Residency Program. He practices full spectrum family medicine with an emphasis on street medicine, addiction medicine, SNF. Dr. Assibey is the District 8 Director on the CAFP Board, and a member of the JEDI Committee.

    Resources:

    • Find more information about CAFP’s Justice Through Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee at familydocs.org/jedi.

    • Find more information about Family Medicine POP! (August 23-25, 2024 in Costa Mesa, CA) at www.familydocs.org/pop.

    • Read the article by Drs. Connolly and Campos published in the California Family Physician magazine at www.familydocs.org/cfp.

    • CAFP’s Online Education is Homeroom: https://education.familydocs.org

    • AAFP links

      • EveryONE Project: https://www.aafp.org/family-physician/patient-care/the-everyone-project.html

      • Center for Diversity and Health Equity: https://www.aafp.org/family-physician/patient-care/the-everyone-project/aafp-center-for-diversity-and-health-equity.html

      • Neighborhood Navigator: https://www.aafp.org/family-physician/patient-care/the-everyone-project/neighborhood-navigator.html

    • CAFP’s Committee page: https://www.familydocs.org/committees

    • CAFP’s local chapter page: https://www.familydocs.org/chapters

    The Family Docs Podcast is hosted by Rob Assibey, MD.

    The Family Docs podcast is developed, produced, and recorded by the California Academy of Family Physicians. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent or the California Academy of Family Physicians. More information at www.familydocs.org/podcast.

    Visit the California Academy of Family Physicians online at www.familydocs.org.

    Follow us on social media:

    • Twitter - https://twitter.com/cafp_familydocs

    • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cafp_familydocs

    • Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/familydocs

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    37 mins

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