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Legislative Session Update

The 2026 Session of the Louisiana Legislature is done and adjourned Sine Die on June 1! For most participants from legislators to regulators to lobbyists, Sine Die comes with a big *SIGH*! Click here to view the full LAFP tracking list.

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Membership

2026 General Assembly Meeting

As a member of the LAFP, you are encouraged to attend and participate in the LAFP's 2026 General Assembly, which will convene on Friday, July 24, 2026 at 1:00 pm. The meeting will be held in conjunction with the 79th Annual Assembly and Exhibition in Destin, FL.

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Member of the Month

Matthew George, MD

When Matthew George, MD, graduated medical school at LSU Health Shreveport School of Medicine, he knew two things: that his destiny was to help more people prevent disease, and that he wanted to pursue a career in South Louisiana, where he felt a deep connection to the local culture.

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News & Info

The LAFP Welcomes New Members

We would like to welcome the new members for the month of May:

New Active Members:
John Colin Brian, MD
Katherine Raia Whittaker, MD

New Resident Members:
Nipun Addla, MBBS
Jazmine Baylor, MD
Avinash Chirumamilla, MBBS
Edgar Diaz, MD
Devin Farrell, DO
Akash Khairajani, MBBS
Pruthvi Raj Kukunoor, MBBS
Carmen Linares, MD
Matina Mamounas, MD
Ebenezer Asuquo Nduonyi, MD
Smitkumar Patel, MBBS
James Rogers, MD
Pooja Rajan Tawate, MBBS
Kylar Wiltz, MD
Breanna Susan Zehnder, MD

New Student Members:
Payton Alexander
Walter Jeffrey Aye, IV
Beatrix Brandfield-Harvey
Shira Cohen
Neeti Galwankar
Alyssa Hall
Ethan Loewe
Payton Milton
Isaac Samana
Abigail Seman
Uma Subrayan
Victoria T. Tong

Job Opportunity Available at DePaul Community Health Center Family Medicine Residency Program

Core Faculty Opportunity – Family Medicine
DePaul Community Health Center Family Medicine Residency Program
New Orleans, LA

Join our Teaching Health Center–based Family Medicine Residency, now enrolling our second class of residents, rooted in 180+ years of community service within a dynamic FQHC.

Clinic First training model with robust outpatient teaching
Majority of resident education based in the FQHC setting
Innovative, customizable curriculum
Mission-driven, community-focused care

Seeking passionate Family Physicians committed to resident education and mentorship in a community-based academic setting.

Contact:
Dr. Coleman Pratt, MD (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)
Program Director
DePaul Community Health Center Family Medicine Residency Program

Job Opportunity Available at St. Francis Medical Center
St. Francis Medical Center is searching for a Board Certified FM/OB Physician to serve in our growing Family Medicine Residency Program! With our accreditation from ACGME, our program is set to go-live in July 2026.

With this position, you would be at the forefront of curating the culture in a new family residency program in beautiful North Louisiana.

LSU Health New Orleans Rural Family Medicine Residency Program in Bogalusa is Seeking to Fill Two Available Positions

Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center (LSUHSC) Rural Family Medicine Residency program in Bogalusa, LA seeks a board certified/board eligible (or equivalent) family medicine physician for faculty appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor (non-tenure, clinical track). Click the links below for each position.

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LSU Health New Orleans Department of Family Medicine is Seeking Academic Faculty for an Assistant Professor or Associate Professor Position

The LSUHSC Department of Family Medicine is seeking a Family Medicine physician for an academic faculty appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor.

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The LAFP Welcomes New Members

We would like to welcome the new members for the month of May:

New Active Members:
John Colin Brian, MD
Katherine Raia Whittaker, MD

Job Opportunity Available at DePaul Community Health Center Family Medicine Residency Program

Core Faculty Opportunity – Family Medicine
DePaul Community Health Center Family Medicine Residency Program
New Orleans, LA

Join our Teaching Health Center–based Family Medicine Residency, now enrolling our second class of residents, rooted in 180+ years of community service within a dynamic FQHC.

Clinic First training model with robust outpatient teaching
Majority of resident education based in the FQHC setting
Innovative, customizable curriculum
Mission-driven, community-focused care

Seeking passionate Family Physicians committed to resident education and mentorship in a community-based academic setting.

With this position, you would be at the forefront of curating the culture in a new family residency program in beautiful North Louisiana.

LSU Health New Orleans Rural Family Medicine Residency Program in Bogalusa is Seeking to Fill Two Available Positions

Read More on Position 1

Read More on Position 2

LSU Health New Orleans Department of Family Medicine is Seeking Academic Faculty for an Assistant Professor or Associate Professor Position

The LSUHSC Department of Family Medicine is seeking a Family Medicine physician for an academic faculty appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor.

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Legislative Session Update

2026 General Assembly Meeting

Matthew George, MD

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