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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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A Day in the Life of a DO: Dr. Jennifer Johnson

ACOFP Women in Leadership Committee Member Jennifer S. Johnson, DO, MBA, shares how her role as a family physician impacts other areas of her life—and the profession—in a positive way and how her family motivates her.

By ACOFP Posted on January 21, 2022

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A Family Reunion to Remember

In the January/February 2022 Osteopathic Family Physician Letter from the President’s Desk, ACOFP President Nicole Bixler, DO, MBA, FACOFP, highlights what she is looking forward to at ACOFP ’22 as she reflects on some of her fondest memories of past ACOFP annual conventions.

By ACOFP Posted on January 7, 2022

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Best of the ACOFP Blog: Top Five Posts From 2021

See which groups contributed to the ACOFP blog in 2021 and check out the five most-viewed member-generated posts for the year in this “best of” wrap-up.

By ACOFP Posted on January 4, 2022

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Lessons Learned in 2021

ACOFP members reflect on their biggest, hardest and most meaningful lessons they’ve learned in 2021.

By ACOFP Posted on December 15, 2021

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A Day in the Life of a DO: Dr. Weaver-Agostoni

ACOFP Women in Leadership Committee Member Jackie Weaver-Agostoni, DO, MPH, FACOFP, shares how she incorporates family into her busy life as a physician, program director and more, and why she is passionate about the field.

By ACOFP Posted on December 9, 2021

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Improving Clinical Quality Measures in the Osteopathic Family Practice: A Practical Approach

ACOFP Practice Management Committee Member Linda Delo, DO, FACOFP, shares actionable tips for setting and improving quality goals.

By ACOFP Posted on December 7, 2021

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Start Small & Dream Big: Making a Difference at the Student Level

ACOFP 2021 Marie Wiseman Outstanding Osteopathic Student of the Year Award winner Heather Marie McGuire, OMS-V, shares her story in an interview with Auxiliary to the ACOFP Appointed Resident Spouse Member Stephanie Hall Campos.

By ACOFP Posted on November 29, 2021

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Introduction to Chronic Wound Care

Jean Walsh, DO, provides an overview of chronic wound care, identifying the four basic types and initial steps for management, in part one of this new series.

By ACOFP Posted on November 19, 2021

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Resident Spotlight: Kimyetta Robinson, DO

Students interview Kimyetta Robinson, DO, to learn more about her residency program, why she chose her program, what a typical day is like and what advice she has for students in this Resident Council Spotlight installment.

By ACOFP Posted on November 18, 2021

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A Reflection on 2021: Successes and Sorrows Amid a Pandemic

In the November/December 2021 Osteopathic Family Physician Letter from the President’s Desk, ACOFP President Nicole Bixler, DO, MBA, FACOFP, reflects on how far ACOFP and its members have come over the past year and what she looks forward to in 2022.

By ACOFP Posted on November 12, 2021

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 2

Diwali: A Celebration of Internal and External Light

ACOFP Governor and DEI Task Force Member Saroj Misra, DO, FACOFP, reflects on the meaning of Diwali and how this celebration can connect to all physicians.

By ACOFP Posted on November 2, 2021

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Stay Strong: An Open Letter Amid COVID-19

Amid a resurgence of COVID-19 cases, LTC Derrick Sorweide, DO, FACOFP, implores physicians, residents and students to stay strong in this battle and to ask for help if needed.

By ACOFP Posted on October 27, 2021

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Breast Cancer in the Black Community: Challenges in Communication

ACOFP DEI Task Force member Roberteen McCray, DO, discusses the stigma of breast cancer in the Black community and the resulting challenges in treatment and diagnosis, offering suggestions for how to more clearly and effectively communicate accurate information—regardless of race or beliefs.

By ACOFP Posted on October 22, 2021

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Resident Spotlight: Stephen M. Kuehn, DO

Students interview Stephen M. Kuehn, DO, to learn more about his residency program, why he chose family medicine and what advice he has for students in this Resident Council Spotlight installment.

By ACOFP Posted on October 20, 2021

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A Day in the Life of a DO: Dr. Monica Woodall

ACOFP Health & Wellness Committee Chair Monica Woodall DO, FACOFP, FAAFP, shares how she has found balance in working and volunteering to spend more time with family, learn new hobbies and more.

By ACOFP Posted on October 14, 2021

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#WhyDOFamMed: A National Primary Care Week Wrap-Up

National Primary Care Week was October 4–8, 2021, and ACOFP highlighted members’ stories on choosing family medicine. Hear from them directly and share your own #WhyDOFamMed story.

By ACOFP Posted on October 12, 2021

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