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ACOFP is a community of current and future family physicians that champions osteopathic principles and supports its members by providing resources such as education, networking and advocacy, while putting patients first.
This summer the Pennsylvania Osteopathic Family Physicians Society (POFPS) elected its first all-female executive committee. In honor of Women in Medicine Month, ACOFP is proud to congratulate them and feature a member spotlight on their new vice president, Christine Rohanna, DO.
The healthcare landscape is constantly changing, and to understand current healthcare policy, experts in the field are featured in this Federal Update podcast. Hear from: Michael H. Park, a partner at Alston & Bird and the ACOFP’s Director of Government Affairs; Hon. Earl Pomeroy, a former Congressman with extensive experience in healthcare policy; and Mark H. Rader, a senior healthcare policy advisor recognized as one of the top lobbyists.
Students interviewed Heather McGuire, DO, ACOFP Resident Governor, for their latest Resident Council Spotlight interview to learn more about why she volunteered for the resident council, what a typical day looks like and a few words of advice for current students.
Hannah Berhow, OMS-II, offers tips based on her experience of how to stay on track when taking medical courses asynchronously.
Dr. Chandra Jennings shares a personal story of a moment that fulfilled the mission of medicine.
Novo Nordisk, Inc., shares the results of a study on what primary care physicians know about addressing obesity, plus resources to help.
2023 Namey/Burnett Preventive Medicine Writing Award author Amber Shirley discusses celiac disease and how to identify potential overlap with eating disorders.
Students interviewed Region 1 Representative Jo Li, DO for their latest Resident Council Spotlight interview to learn more about why he volunteered for the resident council, what a typical day looks like and a few words of advice for current students.
The Health and Wellness Committee has some creative tips on how to fit exercise into a busy schedule.
Dr. Kevin O’Connor shares his experiences as the Physician to the President for President Joe Biden, as well as the path that led him to working in the White House.
Dr. Rachel Young, DO, FACOFP, provides tips on how to improve efficiency in your practice before, during, and after patient visits.
Dr. Hans T. Zuckerman offers a new way to think about osteopathic medicine and how to differentiate it from other medical practice. (Sponsored by Corporate Council Roundtable Member Geisinger Community Medicine)
Students interviewed Region 5 Representative Wyatt Eikermann, DO, for their latest Resident Council Spotlight interview to learn more about why he volunteered for the resident council, what a typical day looks like and a few words of advice for current students.
2023 Namey/Burnett Preventive Medicine Writing Award author Briana Saravanabavanandhan advocates for greater access to medication-assisted treatment for patients with opioid use disorder.
2023 Namey/Burnett Preventive Medicine Writing Award author Douglas Wirthin shares information on suicide risk factors and taking a thorough psychiatric history that can help support patients experiencing a mental health crisis and identify patients at higher risk for suicide.
2023 Namey/Burnett Preventive Medicine Writing Award author Mitchell Schwocho, OMS-II, shares the current disparities contributing to disadvantages towards Hispanic Americans in healthcare and how progression is possible.