Mississippi Academy of Family Physicians

09/23/2025

September is Women In Medicine Month, and we’re proud to recognize the incredible impact of women in medicine—past, present, and future.

At MAFP, we are especially honored to celebrate the Mississippi women in Family Medicine who serve patients across our state with compassion, skill, and leadership.

This month, we honor their contributions, raise awareness of both the challenges and opportunities women in medicine face, and inspire the next generation of young women to pursue careers in healthcare. Pictured here are the women who serve on the MAFP Board and MAFP Foundation Board.

09/19/2025

We are pleased to introduce Dr. Catherine Moring at our MAFP Fall Conference!

Her session will dive into the powerful connection between nutrition and hormonal health. Attendees will learn how to:
-Recognize how dietary patterns influence insulin, cortisol, and s*x hormones
- Apply nutritional strategies to reduce inflammation, improve insulin sensitivity, and support endocrine function
- Develop individualized nutrition plans that integrate into primary care for long-term health and chronic disease prevention

This session is provided by The Dairy Alliance. Don’t miss it! Register Today!

09/18/2025

Shout-out to MAFP’s Foundation & Workforce Director, Beth Wilson, on completing AAFP’s Family Medicine Champions Program!

The program equips leaders to serve as ambassadors for family medicine—connecting with students and supporters to showcase what it truly means to be a family physician. Champions help guide future doctors through the medical education journey, offering tools, support, and inspiration while advocating for a strong, diverse family medicine workforce.

We’re proud to have Beth championing the future of family medicine!

09/17/2025

One Month Til Fall Conference! Book your rooms for the MAFP Fall Conference. The room block at The Lodge in Gulf Shores closes this Friday, September 19.

Secure your spot, reserve your room, and register today!

https://msafp.org/professional-development/fall-conference/

09/15/2025

School’s back in session at UMMC!
MAFP had the pleasure of meeting with UMMC M3 students as they kick off their Family Medicine rotation. We loved sharing more about MAFP and the vital role Family Medicine plays in Mississippi.

Stay tuned—more med school visits are on the way!

09/12/2025

We were excited to welcome Miss Mississippi 2025, Anna Leah Jolly, to the MAFP office. During her visit, she met with Foundation and Workforce Director Beth Wilson to review our Tar Wars program, which she will present during her reign.

Through Tar Wars, Miss Mississippi helps promote to***co-free living by visiting schools across the state. Aimed at 4th and 5th graders, the program encourages students to make healthy choices and avoid to***co use. Anna Leah will bring Tar Wars to 20 schools this year. We look forward to working with Anna Leah this year!

09/11/2025

Way to go Emily Landrum, M.D.

09/10/2025

We’re proud to share that Dr. Hartness, a 1968 graduate of UMMC School of Medicine, has been inducted into the 2025 Medical Hall of Fame.

For more than 40 years, Dr. Hartness dedicated his career to family medicine in Kosciusko—delivering babies, caring for nursing home patients, serving in the ER, mentoring future physicians, and making a lasting impact on his community. His leadership extended statewide as president of both the Mississippi Academy of Family Physicians (MAFP) and the Mississippi State Medical Association.

In 1998 Dr. Hartness received the Family Physician of the Year Award from the Mississippi Academy of Family Physicians, and in 2013, the MAFP Conference Room was dedicated to he and his wife, Beth, for their service to MAFP and in the profession of medicine in Mississippi.

Congratulations Dr. Hartness!

09/09/2025

Dr. Dustin Gentry Honored with UMMC Early Career Achievement Commendation!

At the University of Mississippi Medical Center’s Medical Alumni Awards Dinner in July, one of our own Mississippi family physicians, Dr. James Dustin Gentry of Louisville was recognized with the Early Career Achievement Commendation. The Early Career Achievement commendation highlights an “accomplished young alumna/alumnus who has made outstanding contributions to the health care field within 15 years of receiving their medical degree.

A 2011 UMMC School of Medicine graduate, Dr. Gentry has made a remarkable impact in rural healthcare—caring for patients across the hospital, clinic, nursing home, hospice, and emergency department. He also serves as Medical Director for Quality Hospice and Louisville Healthcare Nursing Home, and as a clinical leader at Winston Medical Center.

From being named Mississippi Academy of Family Physicians New Physician of the Year in 2021 to serving on boards, advocacy committees, and pandemic response efforts, Dr. Gentry continues to demonstrate exceptional dedication to his patients, his community, and the medical profession.

Please join us in celebrating this well-deserved honor!

09/08/2025

Proud of you, Dr. Moffett!

Breaking Barriers Speaker Highlight: Dr. Craig Moffett!

Dr. M. Craig Moffett is a board-certified family physician practicing in Maben, Mississippi. Diagnosed with dyslexia, dysgraphia, and ADD at age 16, he now serves as medical director for multiple long-term care facilities and leads physician-guided elder care through Doctors Inn Care Homes. Dr. Moffett is also a business owner, public speaker, and advocate for those with learning differences. He will be presenting "From Dyslexic and Dysgraphic to Doctor and Director: A Journey of Determination and Possibility."

Time is running out to reserve your space at our inaugural event! Register today! https://bit.ly/4eXAp64

09/06/2025

Best of luck to Miss Mississippi, Anna Leah Jolly, as she takes the stage at Miss America this Sunday! MAFP will be cheering you on!

A heartfelt thank you to the Miss Mississippi Scholarship Organization for partnering with us and empowering Miss Mississippi to serve as a strong ambassador for our TAR WARS Program, advocating for a Smoke-Free Mississippi!