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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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2027 Match Preparation

Did you miss the first session.  Watch this webinar on preparing your application for ERAS,including writing your personal statement, building a strong CV,and obtaining letters of recommendation.

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Member of the Month
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Edith Mbagwu, MD, ABOM

Dr. Mbagwu is originally from Nigeria. She came to the U.S. in 1998 with hopes of attending medical school. She attended medical school at LSU Health New Orleans and completed her family medicine education at the Baton Rouge General Family Medicine Residency Program.

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LAFP Communications

Weekly Family Medicine Update

screenshot 2025 05 13 105737The LAFP Weekly Family Medicine Update is an LAFP membership service intended to provide timely family medicine information to your e-mail inbox. The newsletter contains information about healthcare legislation, partnerships, conference opportunities and other need-to-know member news.

 

Louisiana Family Doctor

lafp 66 coverThe Louisiana Family Doctor is LAFP's quarterly membership journal that is published quarterly in mid- March, June, September, and December in print and digital formats.   Typical subject matter includes features on clinical topics and other subjects that affect today’s family physicians including the practice management, technology and health care advocacy and legislation.  The journal also serves as a vehicle to communicate with members on important dates, partnerships, conferences, opportunities and other news.

Click here to read the latest edition of Louisiana Family Doctor.