MAFP News

2024 MAFP Academy Award Nominees Announced

The Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians (MAFP) is proud to announce the following nominees for its 2024 Academy Awards. Family Medicine Educator of the Year nominees Kathleen M. Macken, MD John C. McCabe, MD David J. Satin, MD Michael R. Wootten, MD, FAAFP Innovation & Research Award nominee Erin C. Westfall, DO Family Medicine Resident […]

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Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians Announces 2024 Academy Award Honorees

The MAFP is proud to announce recipients of the 2024 Academy Awards. Educator of the Year John McCabe, MD – Mayo Clinic Family Medicine Residency – Mankato   Innovation & Research Award Erin Westfall, DO, FACOFP – Mayo Clinic Family Medicine Residency – Mankato   Resident of the Year Nicholas DeVetter, DO – Mayo Clinic […]

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MAFP Names John McCabe, MD, the 2024 Family Medicine Educator of the Year

Minneapolis, May 22, 2024 – The Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians (MAFP) has named John McCabe, MD, the 2024 Family Medicine Educator of the Year. This award is presented annually to an outstanding teacher of family medicine in Minnesota. McCabe has been a family medicine physician, educator and champion for more than 30 years. Notably, from 2003 […]

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MAFP Names Erin Westfall, DO, FACOFP, the Recipient of the 2024 Innovation & Research Award

Minneapolis, May 22, 2024 – The Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians (MAFP) named Erin Westfall, DO, FACOFP, recipient of the 2024 MAFP Innovation & Research Award. This award is presented annually to an individual who has made a major contribution to the development of family medicine research and innovation. Westfall is an assistant professor at the Mayo […]

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MAFP Honors Nicholas DeVetter, DO, with the 2024 Family Medicine Resident of the Year Award

Minneapolis, May 22, 2024 – The Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians (MAFP) has named Nicholas DeVetter, DO, as the 2024 Family Medicine Resident of the Year. This award is presented annually to a family medicine resident for outstanding contributions to the specialty through community involvement, leadership and educational activities. DeVetter is a second-year resident physician at the […]

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MAFP Honors Courtney Horton, MD, with the 2024 Medical Student Leadership Award

Minneapolis, May 22, 2024 – The Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians (MAFP) has selected Courtney Horton as the recipient of the 2024 Medical Student Leadership Award. This award is presented annually to a medical student who demonstrates leadership in family medicine. Horton, who is being recognized for her passion, focus and dedication to family medicine and addressing […]

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