Breaking Down Barriers: Using Personal Experience to Address Health Disparities
Kurt Schroer, DO, shares how his personal experience in the LGBTQ+ community has helped him be a better healthcare provider and break down barriers.
Anti-Racist, Ally, Activist, Accomplice: Expanding Your DEI Vocabulary
ACOFP Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Task Force member Carol A. Penn, DO, MA, ABOM, FACOFP, defines what it means to be an anti-racist, ally, activist and accomplice and encourages healthcare professionals to move themselves along the path to anti-racism.
A Memorial Day Tribute: Honoring Those Who Cannot Come Home
ACOFP Governor LTC Derrick Sorweide, DO, FACOFP, shares his personal experience serving in the military and reflects on the true meaning of Memorial Day.
Resident Spotlight: Jake Starsiak, DO, MBA
Students interviewed Jake Starsiak, DO, MBA, for our next Resident Council Spotlight interview to learn more about his residency program, what being a part of ACOFP means to him and what advice he has for students.
ACOFP Announces Acceptance of Active Allopathic Family Physician Members
ACOFP announces the acceptance of allopathic family physicians, now offering opportunities for career-long success while supporting the tenets of osteopathic medicine.
All Hands on Deck: How a Forward-Thinking Profession Can Embrace Advocacy
ACOFP Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Task Force member DeAundre Dyer, DO, shares how osteopathic physicians can lead change in the medical community and address social determinants of health by embracing advocacy.
Innovating Amid Continued Uncertainty: Progress in a Virtual World
In the May/June Osteopathic Family Physician Letter from the President’s Desk, ACOFP President Nicole Bixler, DO, MBA, FACOFP, provides updates on how ACOFP has successfully pivoted amid continued uncertainty, embracing the virtual environment.
Meet the 2021 Class of ACOFP Fellows
As part of the ACOFP 58th Annual Convention and Scientific Seminars, ACOFP bestowed eight individuals with the honorary designation of Fellow of the ACOFP for their outstanding national and local service, demonstrated dedication to ACOFP, and commitment to the health and welfare of their patients and to the future of osteopathic family medicine
ICYMI: 2021 Congress of Delegates Dignitary Reports
Each year, as part of the ACOFP Congress of Delegates, dignitary reports are shared from some of our peer organizations. This year, because the 2021 Congress of Delegates was completely […]
What About Advocacy?
By James E. Froelich, III, DO, FACOFP dist. | Past Chair and Current Member, ACOFP Federal Legislation & Advocacy Committee Well…what about advocacy? Osteopathic family physicians are so busy with […]
Osteopathic Family Medicine Firsts: Membership Edition
This year’s observance of National Osteopathic Medicine (NOM) Week, taking place April 18–24, 2021, will highlight the proud heritage of osteopathic medicine, celebrating the momentous contributions of DOs past, present and future. Join us as we recount some of the most notable moments in ACOFP history over the course of the week, with this edition focusing on membership milestones in osteopathic family medicine.
Remember Your Training
As we celebrate National Osteopathic Medicine Week, know that what you are studying, or teaching or practicing is making a difference in the lives of so many individuals and families—now and into the future. This is what the dream of Dr. Still has become today; I believe he would be amazed.
Resident Spotlight: Jordan Wong, DO
Students interviewed Jordan Wong, DO, for our next Resident Council Spotlight interview to learn more about his residency program, what being a part of ACOFP means to him and what advice he has for students.
Osteopathic Family Medicine Firsts: Certification/Education Edition
This year’s observance of National Osteopathic Medicine (NOM) Week, taking place April 18–24, 2021, will highlight the proud heritage of osteopathic medicine, celebrating the momentous contributions of DOs past, present and future. Join us as we recount some of the most notable moments in ACOFP history over the course of the week, with this edition focusing on education and certification milestones in osteopathic family medicine.
Thank You for Your Commitment to the Profession: Messages From the ACOFP Board of Governors
National Volunteer Week is April 18–24, 2021, and ACOFP wouldn’t be successful without the dedication of its volunteers. Hear from members of the 2021–22 ACOFP Board of Governors as they share words of appreciation for the hard work and commitment of ACOFP’s volunteers.
Why I Chose Osteopathic Medicine
Each year, the osteopathic medical profession joins together to raise awareness of osteopathic medicine and the distinctive care DOs provide. This week (April 18–24) is National Osteopathic Medicine Week.