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Celebrating the 75th Year of American Family Physician

This special yearlong anniversary series from the editors of AFP commemorates the journal and its evolution as a trusted evidence-based resource.

Celebrating the 75th Year of American Family Physician

Sumi M. Sexton, Matthew Neff

American Family Physician (AFP) kicks off its 75th anniversary year.

The Evolution of Evidence-Based Medicine in American Family Physician

Jay Siwek, Mark H. Ebell, Allen F. Shaughnessy

By updating our content with the best evidence, AFP continues to innovate and be a leader in helping our readers provide high-quality care for patients.

Watch the video: AFP's 75th Anniversary Series: Interviewing Family Medicine Experts: Mark H. Ebell, MD

Honoring Dr. Jay Siwek and 75 Years of American Family Physician

Michelle Nelson

Dr. Siwek embodies the spirit of family medicine with his compassion and commitment to patients through the education of future family physicians.

Women in Medicine: AFP’s 75 Years of Progress

Caroline Wellbery, Natasha J. Pyzocha, Anne D. Walling

American Family Physician documents the changing status of women as both patients and physicians over the past 75 years and the progress that has been made.

Historical Perspectives on Race-Based Medicine in American Family Physician

Kenneth W. Lin, Priscilla Auguste, Christopher W. Bunt, Michelle Nelson

With notable exceptions, past authors and editors of American Family Physician mostly treated race and ethnicity as sociopolitical constructs rather than inherent biologic traits.

Watch the video: AFP's 75th Anniversary Series: Interviewing Family Medicine Experts: Dr. Renee Crichlow

Students and Residents: The Future of American Family Physician

Sumi M. Sexton

This special edition of Inside AFP is dedicated to family medicine residents and students: the future of our specialty.

Evolving Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder in American Family Physician

Laura Blinkhorn, Kento Sonoda, Jorge Finke, Laurie Costlow

This special edition of Inisde AFP discusses the evolution of how changes in the epidemiology, understanding, and treatment of opioid use disorder have been reflected in the pages of AFP throughout the past 75 years.

Watch the video: AFP's 75th Anniversary Series: Interviewing Family Medicine Experts: Dr. Elizabeth Salisbury-Afshar

Coverage of Diabetes in AFP Since 1950

Dean A. Seehusen, Barry D. Weiss, Aaron Saguil

This special edition of Inside AFP discusses how AFP has provided readers with updates about the remarkable innovations in diabetes care throughout the past 75 years. 

Watch the video: AFP's 75th Anniversary Series: Interviewing Family Medicine Experts: Caroline Richardson, MD

Honoring 75 Years of Connection and Commitment

As our 75th anniversary year comes to a close, we acknowledge the dedicated team of medical and professional editors, designers, and illustrators who bring AFP to life across our print and digital channels.

Watch the video: AFP's 75th Anniversary Series: Interviewing AFP Editor-in-Chief: Sumi M. Sexton, MD

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