As the AAFP recognizes Family Medicine Week, Inside Family Medicine welcomes Tochi Iroku-Malize, MD, MPH, MBA, FAAFP. She is the outgoing board chair of the AAFP. Dr. Iroku-Malize reflects on her six-year tenure, emphasizing her accomplishments in advocating for telehealth, addressing social determinants of health, and combating misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines. She shares her future hopes for family medicine and offers advice to aspiring leaders in the field. The episode also highlights ongoing initiatives aimed at supporting students, residents, and new physicians in family medicine.

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Topics

• 00:00 Introduction and Welcome
• 00:57 Dr. Tochi Iroku-Malize’s Path to Leadership
• 01:50 Proudest Moments and Key Accomplishments
• 03:24 Challenges and Overcoming Them
• 04:37 Future of Family Medicine
• 05:45 Key Areas for Advancement
• 06:31 Influence and Legacy
• 07:47 Initiatives for Future Generations
• 10:44 Advice for Aspiring Leaders
• 11:38 Final Words and Gratitude
• 12:41 Final Message and Conclusion

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