Committees

Get involved! The WAFP has a number of committees that cover an array of subjects and specialties, as described below. Please contact us if you are interested in serving on a committee, or have any questions regarding committees.

Finance Committee

Determines the financial needs of the WAFP, reviews and prepares budgets, makes recommendations to the Board of Directors regarding budget, and works, where necessary with committees to develop fiscal notes for committee projects. The committee may suggest changes in the dues schedule.

Legislative & Advocacy Committee

Reviews and recommends policy on all national, state and local legislation affecting the practice of medicine and medical liability. Coordinates effort of contract lobbyist and oversees the legislative involvement fund.

Patient Centered Medical Home Committee

Responsible for helping members learn about and implement the components of a PCMH. Activities will include identifying and providing best practices, resources, mentors and educational programming. The committee will work closely with the Legislative Committee on PCMH public policy issues.

Membership Committee

Establish and maintain a member benefits program and coordinates communication with members. Oversees all communications, surveys, marketing plans, and member values. Monitors the alignment with AAFP priorities.

Student & Resident Committee

Develops support for residency programs and the family medicine residents in Wisconsin; works with medical students across the country to assist in recruitment to Wisconsin, and works with residency programs to help in their negotiations with hospitals and academic medical centers. Organizes and plans the National Conference of Family Medicine Residents & Medical Students and all Family Medicine Interest Group activities.

Research Committee

Responsible for summer research and Research Stimulation grant programs. Acts as a resource for planning, analyzing and recommending WAFP research initiatives, surveys, and programs.

Resident Directors Committee

Plans, organizes, and oversees the Consider Wisconsin and Passport programs to recruit family physicians.