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This year’s International Conference on Practice (ICPF) is happening Aug. 29-30 in Portland, Oregon (U.S.). This is a great opportunity to learn and network in a personal-sized group and say farewell to summer in the Pacific Northwest. This year's conference theme is Evolving Facilitation Across Diverse Environments: Spanning the Boundary Between People, Practice, and Policy.

• Hotel Information: The 2023 Conference will be held at the Knight Cancer Research Building at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland. Here’s a list of nearby hotels and transit options for your convenience. 
• Early-bird Registration: Save your spot by Friday, July 28, and save $100 on registration fees. 

Also, don't miss out on ways your organization can be visible among our attendees. There are a number of ICPF partnership opportunities that can put your organization front and center.

See full details about our 2023 ICPF Conference.

Key Milestones and Information for our 51st Annual Meeting

This year’s Annual Meeting will take place Oct. 30-Nov. 3 in San Francisco, CA (U.S.). We can’t wait to see you in person as we learn, share, energize and network. Here are some helpful details available now, as well as what information you can expect in the weeks ahead.

• Registration: Opens this month! Look for more details on our website, social media channels and via email.
• Students, Residents, and Fellows Call for Papers: We have special presentation opportunities for learners. If you qualify for this category, you can submit presentation abstracts through Friday, July 21, 2023. 
• Partnerships: Secure your space for support and visibility opportunities at the premier primary care research event of the year! 
• Career Corner: Looking to fill job openings? We have unique opportunities for promoting career opportunities during the meeting.
• Author Showcase: Book authors have an opportunity to showcase their published works. Reserve your space by Sept. 15. Learn more 
• SIG Roundtable Discussions: Staff is now accepting reservations for SIG (special interest group) and roundtable discussions to happen during breakfast at the Annual Meeting. See here for details or to submit your reservation by Oct. 1, 2023. 
• Travel: Book early to get the best rates possible. Our host hotel is the Hilton San Francisco in Union Square and offers a NAPCRG room block through Oct. 6, 2023. 
  
  

PBRN is a Wrap!
Thank you to everyone who attended the 2023 PBRN conference in Bethesda, Maryland in May! We had about 130 registrants attend and enjoy the benefits of networking with colleagues from around the world. 

Opportunities to Engage:
Research, Scholarship, Leadership

Grant Generating Project (GGP) Fellowship Applications Due July 21

Whether you are looking to network with other primary care researchers, learn to write successful research grants, or secure potential research grant funding, the Grant Generating Project (GGP) Fellowship is here for you. Apply for the fellowship or one of two junior course faculty positions available. The deadline to apply is Friday, July 21, 2023. Read more here.

Introducing the NAPCRG Phillips Futures Fellowship

NAPCRG is pleased to announce the creation of a new fellowship designed to recognize individuals who show creativity and promise in the field of primary care research. The NAPCRG Phillips Futures Fellowship will be an investment in future contributions and will support upcoming researchers, rather than honor past accomplishments. The application deadline is Monday, July 31, 2023. 

NAPCRG invites all members of the primary care research community to apply to be a Phillips Futures Fellow, regardless of profession, academic field, nation, organizational membership, career state or research role. You can apply for consideration yourself or you may nominate a colleague for this award. A Fellowship of $2,500.00 will be awarded to a person or group, not to a project.

Eligibility:

• Demonstrate devotion to caring, generalism and curiosity.
• Have a record of and/or potential for connecting people, integrating fields and synthesizing knowledge.
• Show exceptional promise for future advances in research that improve primary care and the health of patients and populations.
• Show potential for the Fellowship to empower future contributions of the Fellow and others.
  
  

Responsibilities:

• Attend the NAPCRG Annual Meeting following the Fellowship year (the meeting registration fee will be waived).
• Make a presentation at the Annual Meeting in any format desired based on guidelines established by the Program Committee.
• Present a Fellowship Report describing the activities undertaken and how the funds were used. It can be in any format but must include some durable record. The report should summarize the goals, activities, accomplishments, and work outcomes over the Fellowship year and highlight how the Fellowship experience helped grow opportunities, connections, advances, innovations, and future directions.
• Use award funds for any purpose that advances primary care research at the Fellow’s discretion, particularly to advance work that promotes the Fellowship mission, develops their personal potential, and creates meaningful change. The funds shall not be used to pay routine overhead expenses or to replace salary or other available funds.
  
  

How to apply or nominate:

Fellowship candidates should provide a resume or C.V. and a short letter describing the activities they hope to undertake and how the Fellowship will empower their capacity for success. The letter might highlight plans for topics to explore, people or communities to understand, problems to solve, areas or investigate or develop, or relationships to build.

Apply here

BRC Fellowship Applications Due July 31
The 2023-2024 BRC Fellowship Applications are due Monday, July 31! The purpose of the Fellowship is to equip individuals with the knowledge, leadership skills, mentorship, and peer support to develop and implement a strategic plan for building research capacity within their own programs, departments, or institutions. Read more


Bring a Patient Partner to the 2023 NAPCRG Annual Meeting

The Patient and Clinician Engagement (PaCE) committee encourages research teams to bring a patient partner to the Annual Meeting. Patient partners can provide valuable insights and feedback to researchers, help to ensure that research is relevant to patients' needs, and advocate for the inclusion of patients in research.

There are special NAPCRG Membership and Annual Meeting registration rates for patient partners. Sign your patient partner up for the PaCE Preconference session. Include patient partners in your workshops, poster sessions and presentations.

We hope to see you and your patient partner at NAPCRG 2023!

Save the Date for PaCE Tea Time
The PaCE committee is planning a series of one-hour conversations in the coming months to further its commitment to building a robust community of patients and primary care providers. Mark your calendar now for the first PaCE Tea Time Chat on Friday, Sept. 15, 11 a.m. PT / 12 p.m. MT / 1 p.m. CT / 2 p.m. ET.

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Join or Renew Your NAPCRG Membership

Avoid FOMO (fear of missing out)! Join or renew your NAPCRG membership today and don’t miss any of the knowledge, connections, publishing opportunities, career advancement, and recognition that comes with being part of the premier learning and networking organization for primary care researchers around the world. 

By renewing today, your membership is active through September 30, 2024. When you renew, be sure to update your profile with your most current contact information. 

Registration for our 51st Annual Meeting opens in this month. Details on Annual Meeting registration will be shared through email, our member newsletter, NAPCRG Connect and our social media channels (Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn).

Find full details about the right membership for you.

Or, skip right to our renewal form. You’ll need your membership log-in credentials to access.

Your NAPCRG Membership Helps You:

• Be in the Know: Our members-only newsletter and special announcements help you stay current on our activities, as well as primary care research programs and funding opportunities.   
• Create or Maintain Connections: We’re an unmatched, nurturing hub for the global primary care research community. Our conferences and committees are great opportunities to connect with those who share your passion for primary care research.
• Get Your Research Published: We have a long-standing relationship with The Annals of Family Medicine. Active members accepted to present on completed research at the 50th Annual Meeting are eligible to have their abstracts published in a digital format of this top-ranked bimonthly primary care research journal.
• Build Your Career: Regardless of how much time you can commit, our network of members can help you get the support, knowledge, and networking you need to advance your career. Members can join committees, special interest groups, or other members-only groups; present at a NAPCRG conference, conduct peer reviews for abstract submissions, or volunteer for other valuable roles.
• Discover Research Opportunities: Take advantage of access to programs that are designed to assist in expanding your research efforts. This includes the Grant Generating Project (GGP), the CAFM Education Research Alliance (CERA), Patient and Clinician Engagement (PaCE), and Building Research Capacity Program (BRC).
• Gain Recognition: We offer several awards to recognize members in all career stages for their commitment to the organization and the field of primary care research

Your commitment makes it possible for us to provide a forum for primary care research and to support and nurture clinicians, scientists, students, and patients around the world. 

Thank you for your support.

Remembering Dr. David Meyers

NAPCRG and AHRQ mourn the loss of Deputy Director David Meyers, M.D., a family physician who for nearly 20 years helped lead AHRQ initiatives to ensure that Americans received the safest and most effective healthcare possible. Dr. Meyers died July 2 at his home in Takoma Park, Maryland. Learn more here.

NAPCRG Past President Carol Herbert joins Canadian Medical Hall of Fame

Carol P. Herbert, CM MD CCFP FCFP FCAHS, past president of NAPCRG, was recently inducted into the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame, honoring her work as an innovative health care educator and mentor promoting equitable and accessible health care for all. Learn more here.

Career and Training Opportunities

Career Opportunities: Open Positions

Mayo Clinic Department of Family Medicine, Family Medicine Physician
The Department of Family Medicine at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, invites board-certified or board-eligible Family Physicians to apply for a full-time position. The Department of Family Medicine is dedicated to providing reliable, high-value, patient-centered, evidence-based medicine in an innovative clinical environment that is supported by education and research. Family Medicine physicians and allied health staff practice in a team environment and serve a large and diverse community at four practice sites. More info

Job seekers can view positions by clicking on links to find additional information or apply. More information is available for institutions interested in advertising available positions to our members.

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