2024 Intro to Advocacy
This workshop has been cancelled. Plans are underway to transition the sessions to an on-demand online format. Stay tuned for further updates on how you can join us virtually in the new year.
Gain strategies to advocate for improved patient care, a stronger community and the future of family medicine. For Minnesota medical students and MAFP resident and physician members.
Saturday, November 2, 2024
12:30 - 2:30 pm
Harness the power of advocacy.
Get equipped to advocate effectively for your patients and family medicine by making advocacy personal, learning to identify and address barriers, partnering with your community, sharing your story and creating a plan of action.
Take part in person or online. There will be a lunch preceding the workshop.
Registration
Cancelled. Plans are underway to transition the sessions to an on-demand online format. Stay tuned for further updates on how you can join us virtually in the new year.
Registration is limited to members of the MAFP.
Lunch is included (served at 12:00 pm).
No cost to attend. Pre-registration is required.
Schedule / Sessions
Anticipated topics:
- Why advocate
- Know your power
- Avenues for advocacy
- Becoming an advocate in your community
- Power mapping and action planning
Location
Wilder Center
451 Lexington Pkwy N
St. Paul, MN 55104
Easy to get to! Just a short walk from the Green Line Lexington Pkwy Station and multiple Lexington/University Ave bus stops, plus ample no-cost ramp parking.
The Zoom meeting URL will be provided by email a few days before the event.
Online Modules
The MAFP has created online modules, which each include a video, tips and links to additional resources, to support members as they advocate across different mediums and settings.
Topics include:
- Preparing for Legislative Visits
- Getting an Op-Ed Published
- Using Social Media for Advocacy
- Making an Advocacy Action Plan
- Setting MAFP Policy/Direction via Resolutions
Plug into MAFP Advocacy Efforts
- Follow us on social media and use the hashtag #MAFPAdvocacy. We regularly post updates or calls to action about proposed legislation and advocacy efforts.
- Check out our blog, Advocating for Family Medicine.
- Contact us to let us know you want to get plugged into advocacy.