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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.

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The Need for Diabetes Education

Amy Gibson shares a personal story of how diabetes education for family physicians could have improved her daughter’s access to care.

By ACOFP Posted on 1 week ago

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Incorporating the Tenets of Osteopathic Medicine to Prevent and Manage Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus 

Student Doctor Shalaya Asal Yazdi explores the tenets of osteopathic medicine as they can be applied to Type 2 Diabetes.  

By ACOFP Posted on 2 weeks ago

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How to Choose a Family Medicine Residency Program  

Anitha Kunnath walks us through some of the questions to consider when choosing a family medicine residency program.

By ACOFP Posted on 2 weeks ago

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Resident Spotlight: Mario A. Soliman, DO, PGY2 

This month’s Resident Council Spotlight features Mario A. Soliman, DO, PGY2. Learn more about why he chose family medicine and his residency program and his typical day as a resident.

By ACOFP Posted on 2 weeks ago

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VA Care for LGBTQ Veterans 

Learn how the VA supports LGBT+ veterans through its programming and services. Adapted from a presentation by Keri Griffen, LCSW, at ACOFP ’23

By ACOFP Posted on 2 weeks ago

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ACOFP’s Roll Call of Honor

In honor of Veteran’s Day, visit ACOFP’s Roll Call of Honor

By ACOFP Posted on 3 weeks ago

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What Civilian Physicians Should Know about Military Medicine 

In a panel discussion from ACOFP ’23, military physicians talk about what civilian physicians need to know about caring for our servicemembers and veterans.

By ACOFP Posted on 4 weeks ago

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Story as Medicine 

Developing narrative skills can help improve patient outcomes. Nalini Velayudhan, DO, encourages us to practice narrative competence.

By ACOFP Posted on 1 month ago

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Putting Advocacy into Practice: The Ripple Effects of Physician Advocacy 

Dr. Jonathan Torres is taking his advocacy to the next level by running for the state legislature in New Jersey. Learn more about his journey from individual advocate to hopeful public servant.

By ACOFP Posted on 1 month ago

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Strategies to Implement Mindfulness in Medicine 

Haley Schuster, OMS-II, shares some tips for fitting mindfulness into your day to day life in less than 5 minutes.

By ACOFP Posted on 1 month ago

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LGBTQIA+ Terminology: How to Treat Patients Confidently and Comfortably 

Learn some of the best practices on LGBTQIA+ terminology and compassionate care for all patients from Natalie Yousef, OMS-II.

By ACOFP Posted on 1 month ago

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Advocating for Disaggregated Data in the Asian American Population  

Disaggregated data is an important tool in reducing healthcare disparities among diverse populations, such as the Asian American community. Student doctor George Tong Yang explains why.

By ACOFP Posted on 1 month ago

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New Model Offers Opportunities for Family Physicians

The new Making Care Primary model presents an unusual opportunity for smaller family medicine practices. Ira P. Monka, DO, MHA, FACOFP, explains the details.

By ACOFP Posted on 2 months ago

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Honoring the Divine Feminine during Navratri

Nalini Velayudhan, DO, explains the significance of Navaratri, a Hindu festival celebrating the divine feminine that starts this year on Sunday, October 15.

By ACOFP Posted on 2 months ago

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Value-based Care: The Future Is Now

Value-based is poised to be the new standard of care. Main Street Health provides information on how to prepare for this new healthcare paradigm.

By ACOFP Posted on 2 months ago

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Pennsylvania Celebrates First All-Female Executive Committee

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. 

By ACOFP Posted on 2 months ago

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