CAFP Committees

The majority of CAFP Committees are open for all members to join. Committees are a great way to engage with the CAFP in a less time intensive way. All committees meet primarily by conference call, and members from across Colorado are encouraged to participate.

Are you interested in helping family physicians be lifelong learners? Maybe you plan the best BBQ on your block? The CAFP Education Committee is a great place to help choose what topics are featured at our Annual Summit, plan additional events, and make sure all physician voices are represented in CAFP’s educational efforts.

Committee Contact:

Erin Watwood, Director of Education, Events & Meetings
erin@coloradoafp.org
303-696-6655 ext. 3

Learn more about the Education Committee here.

If you’re a policy wonk who loves CNN, or someone who wants to see bigger, broader change on the state level, this is the committee for you. The CAFP Legislative Committee discusses key policy issues for the CAFP to focus on and turns those issues into action at the legislature. There are also opportunities for committee members to join external policy advisory councils and coalitions working to advance common goals.

Committee Contact:

Erica Pike, MS, Director of Policy and Government Relations
erica@coloradoafp.org
303-696-6655 ext. 2

Learn more about the Legislative Committee here.

Family physicians are the frontline of community health, which makes them essential to advocating for sound public health policies and behavior. The CAFP Health of the Public and Member Engagement Committee works to engage our members, patients, and the public in promoting family medicine, sound public health, and CAFP values. In this committee, we discuss the critical public health issues you see in your community, shape public-facing communications about how family physicians are the foundation of our healthcare system, and discuss ways to help physicians deal with emerging issues like violence in the workplace and finding career fulfillment.

Committee Contact:

Emily Bishop, Director of Communications and Member Engagement
emily@coloradoafp.org
303-696-6655 ext. 4

We are updating the committee’s charter. Stay tuned!

Students and residents, this is your opportunity to share what kind of events and support you want to see from the CAFP! While all members of the CAFP are invited to join the CAFP Resident & Student Activities Task Force, we particularly encourage students and residents to participate. The group will help design the student and resident track at the CAFP Annual Summit, as well as other events just for students and residents.

Committee Contact:

Erin Watwood, Director of Education, Events & Meetings
erin@coloradoafp.org
303-696-6655 ext. 3

Learn more about the Resident & Student Activities Task Force here.

The CAFP Awards Committee chooses yearly award winners, including Family Physician of the Year, Resident of the Year, and Teacher of the Year. The committee is comprised of other committee members, and led by the past Chair of the CAFP Board.

Committee Contact:

Emily Bishop, Director of Communications and Member Engagement
emily@coloradoafp.org
303-696-6655 ext. 4

Learn more about the Awards Committee here.

The CAFP Nominations Committee helps to solicit nominations for the CAFP Board of Directors and ensures diverse, quality nominees are put forward to the CAFP membership to vote on. The committee is made up of the three most recent Presidents of the CAFP who are available to serve.

Committee Contact:

Ryan Biehle, MPA, MPH, CAE, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Vice President
ryan@coloradoafp.org
303-696-6655 ext. 1

Learn more about the Nominations Committee here.