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The MAFP is proud to announce recipients of the 2025 Academy Awards. Educator of the Year Keri Bergeson, MD University of Minnesota North Memorial Family Medicine Residency Program Innovation & Research Award Robert Levy, MD, FAAFP University of Minnesota North Memorial Family Medicine Residency Program Resident of the Year Marijo Botten, DO Mayo Clinic Family […]

St. Paul, April 29, 2025 – The Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians (MAFP) has named Keri Bergeson, MD, the 2025 Family Medicine Educator of the Year. This award is presented annually to an outstanding teacher of family medicine in Minnesota. Bergeson is a dedicated leader in rural medical education and training, holding multiple key leadership […]

St. Paul, April 29, 2025 – The Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians (MAFP) named Robert Levy, MD, FAAFP, recipient of the 2025 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. Levy is a leader in […]

St. Paul, April 29, 2025 – The Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians (MAFP) has named Marijo Botten, DO, as the 2025 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. Botten is currently completing her […]

St. Paul, April 29, 2025 – The Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians (MAFP) has selected Dannah Nephew as the recipient of the 2025 Medical Student Leadership Award. This award is presented annually to a medical student who demonstrates leadership in family medicine. Nephew is a third-year medical student at the University of Minnesota Medical School, […]

The Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians (MAFP) is proud to announce the following nominees for its 2025 Academy Awards. Family Medicine Educator of the Year nominees Chatura Alur, MD, MPH Keri B. Bergeson, MD Anne Doering, MD Kathryn G. Justesen, MD Michelle M. McDonough, MD Keith L. Stelter, MD, FAAFP Sandra L. Stover, MD, FAAFP […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]