The FMIG at Tulane School of Medicine held its first meeting of the semester on Thursday, September 29, 2023. Over 60 students attended the meeting to learn more about all things Family Medicine.

Dr. Rade Pejic, Program Director-East Jefferson FMRP, hosted a presentation, “What it Means to be a Family Physician”. Dr. Pejic talked about the specialty of Family Medicine, what a typical day as a family physician entails, and gave an overview of all the family medicine residency programs in Louisiana. Dr. Cole Pratt, Program Director-DePaul FMRP, talked about the new program at DePaul. LAFP staff member, Lee Ann Albert, gave an overview of the LAFP and AAFP and encouraged the students to join the Academy.

The students enjoyed a lunch provided by the LAFP Foundation. Our students are key to the future of family medicine in Louisiana. Consider making a donation to the LAFP Foundation. All donations are tax free and 100% of the donations support our outreach efforts to our resident and student members. Click here to make an online donation. If you have any questions, please contact Lee Ann Albert at 225.923.3313 or via email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..