Life After Residency: Exploring Practice Options in Family Medicine -- FPM
Oct 1, 2021 - Your options are limitless, so start your job search with a clear understanding of your personal and professional interests.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2021/0900/p30.html
Watch Town Hall COVID-19 On Demand Sessions | AAFP
Watch AAFP's Virtual Town Hall on COVID-19 sessions anytime, anywhere on demand. Hear the latest updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.
CME : All CME Products
https://www.aafp.org/cme/all/covid-19/town-hall-on-demand.html
Academy Lobbies to Center COVID Solutions on Primary Care
In a letter to President Biden, the AAFP called for the Path Out of the Pandemic plan to adopt recommendations that support primary care physicians.
AAFP News : Advocacy and Government
https://www.aafp.org/news/government-medicine/20210923popplan.html
Surgeon General Offers High Praise for Family Medicine
During an AAFP livestream for resident members, Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, M.D., M.B.A., said family medicine is more important now than it ever has been because patients need reliable information from a trusted source. A replay of the event is available.
AAFP News : Blogs
https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/leadervoices/entry/20210923lv-murthy.html
Stream Chronic Diseases CME Conference in December | AAFP
Register for AAFP's Care of Chronic Conditions virtual CME conference Dec 1-4 and get up-to-date education in chronic care. Earn up to 26 CME credits.
CME : All CME Products
https://www.aafp.org/cme/all/chronic-conditions/streaming.html
AAFP Rolls Out Free CME on Boosting Vaccine Confidence
Beginning in October, the Academy will offer a free educational series for clinicians on addressing vaccine hesitancy and improving vaccine confidence; more than 20 CME credits will be available.
AAFP News : CME
https://www.aafp.org/news/education-professional-development/20210922vaxconfidence.html
AAFP Voices Support for Bill to Boost Collaborative Care
The Academy and 17 other medical and health care groups this month endorsed legislation supporting the collaborative care model.
AAFP News : Advocacy and Government
https://www.aafp.org/news/government-medicine/20210921cocm.html
HHS Offers New COVID Relief Funds, Reporting Grace Period
HHS announced on Sept. 10 that a new round of COVID-19 relief funding for physicians and other health care professionals and facilities is on the horizon. The agency is making a total of $25.5 billion available to entities that have suffered financial setbacks due to the pandemic.
AAFP News : Practice and Career
https://www.aafp.org/news/practice-professional-issues/20210921prfarpfunds.html
Are You a Champion of Family Medicine?
The AAFP Degree of Fellow will mark its 50th anniversary in 2022. We asked four of our new physician bloggers what earning the distinction meant to them.
AAFP News : Blogs
https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/freshperspectives/entry/20210921fp-fellow.html
ALSO Mentor Prepares Peers for Obstetrical Emergencies
University of Wisconsin Professor Lee Dresang, M.D., has devoted more than two decades to helping ensure his peers at home and abroad are prepared for Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics.
AAFP News : Family Doc Focus
https://www.aafp.org/news/family-doc-focus/20210920fdf-dresang.html
Can We Create a Space of Moderation in This Pandemic?
In this Fresh Perspectives blog post, MaryAnn Dakkak, M.D., M.S.P.H., discusses her and her family’s experiences with COVID-19 while looking for ways that people can discuss the pandemic effectively.
AAFP News : Blogs
https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/freshperspectives/entry/20210920fp-coviddiscussion.html
Improving Vaccine Confidence Series | AAFP CME
Break down vaccine science, critical processes, and get info to assure concerned patients with this free CME multi-session series from AAFP.
CME : All CME Products
https://www.aafp.org/cme/all/online/improving-vaccine-confidence.html
Booster Doses FAQs
mRNA COVID-19 vaccines booster doses are pending authorization by the FDA, and review and recommendation from the CDC’s ACIP. This is in response to data published by CDC showing a decline in vaccine effectiveness in preventing infection over time.
Family Physician : Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/family-physician/patient-care/current-hot-topics/recent-outbreaks/covid-19/covid-19-vaccine/booster-doses-faqs.html
Award for Excellence in Graduate Medical Education 2021 Winners | AAFP
These residents were selected as the winners of the 2021 AAFP Award for Excellence in Graduate Medical Education.
Membership : Member Benefits
https://www.aafp.org/membership/benefits/awards/student-resident-awards/gme/2021-winners.html
AAFP Calls on CMS to Act to Stabilize Primary Care Practices
The Academy’s detailed comments on CMS’ 2022 Medicare physician fee schedule and Quality Payment Program proposed rule pressed for policy improvements on a number of fronts.
AAFP News : Advocacy and Government
https://www.aafp.org/news/government-medicine/20210916mpfscomments.html
New Influenza Vaccine Recommendations for 2021-2022 Season
The AAFP has approved updated recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices on the use of influenza vaccines for the 2021-2022 season.
AAFP News : Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/news/health-of-the-public/20210916acipflu.html
New AAFP Resources Can Help Streamline Prior Authorizations
A new Family Medicine Practice Hack video offers tips to streamline prior authorization procedures, and a members-only workbook with sample cheat sheets can simplify the process of assembling information needed to submit prior authorizations for different payers.
AAFP News : Practice and Career
https://www.aafp.org/news/practice-professional-issues/20210916papracthack.html
Powering Better Allergy Management with ImmunoCAP
Being able to quickly and accurately diagnose patients’ environmental allergies can play an important role in easing their concerns and helping them get the relief they need. Compared to skin prick testing, the detail available with IgE (immunoglobulin E) blood testing can be critical ...
About AAFP : Engage With Us
https://www.aafp.org/about/engage/sponsored-resources/powering-better-allergy-management-with-immunocap.html
Join Leading Physician Well-being’s 2022 Cohort
Leading Physician Well-being, a tuition-free program from the AAFP and United Health Foundation that seeks to foster physician leadership skills to promote and maintain stability, boost team morale, and support well-being in the workplace, is seeking applicants for the 2022 program.
AAFP News : Focus on Physician Well-being
https://www.aafp.org/news/focus-on-physician-well-being/20210915lpwcohort2.html
We’re Back on the Hill for a Day of Intense Advocacy
The AAFP, with the Group of Six, lobbied Congress this week to pass several key bills, Senior Vice President of Advocacy, Practice Advancement and Policy Stephanie Quinn writes in the In the Trenches blog.
AAFP News : Blogs
https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/inthetrenches/entry/20210915itt-hillvisits.html
Stream Neurology/Behavioral Health CME Course | AAFP
Register for neurology CME virtual conference Nov 17-20 and get up-to-date information on neurological and behavioral conditions. Earn 22 CME credits.
CME : All CME Products
https://www.aafp.org/cme/all/neurology/streaming.html
AAFP Membership: What's It Worth?
Learn about the value that AAFP membership offers, including access to tools, solutions, and free CME activities.
Membership : Member Benefits
https://www.aafp.org/membership/benefits/member-value.html
Circuitous Route to Med School Provided Invaluable Experiences
An unconventional career path has given University of Washington medical student Danielle Ervin invaluable life experience and perspective.
AAFP News : Family Doc Focus
https://www.aafp.org/news/family-doc-focus/20210913fdf-ervin.html
It’s High Time We Took the Tech Bull by the Horns
Family physicians need to carve out a definitive role in the development of new health technologies so those solutions fit the needs of robust primary care practices, says Lalita Abhyankar, M.D., in this Fresh Perspectives blog post.
AAFP News : Blogs
https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/freshperspectives/entry/20210913fp-healthtech.html
COVID-19 Vaccine News Archive
COVID-19 vaccine information can quickly, but we know you may still want access to previous updates that are still relevant. Below you can find past news and updates to support your patient care efforts.
Family Physician : Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/family-physician/patient-care/current-hot-topics/recent-outbreaks/covid-19/covid-19-vaccine/covid-19-vaccine-news-archive.html
FP Essentials #508 Drug Prescribing | AAFP
CME monograph focused on family medicine clinical topics. This edition on drug prescribing includes pharmacists; new drugs and drug classes; interactions; polypharmacy and deprescribing.
CME | FP Essentials : Subscriptions
https://www.aafp.org/cme/subscriptions/fp-essentials/editions/508-ed.html
Let's Connect | AAFP FMX
Learn all the ways to network and socialize with your peers at AAFP FMX 2021.
Events : FMX 2021
https://www.aafp.org/events/fmx/about/experience/lets-connect.html
Sports Medicine CME Virtual Course | AAFP
Register for AAFP's Sports Medicine virtual CME course Nov 10-13 and get timely, sports-specific updates. Earn 24.75 CME credits.
CME : All CME Products
https://www.aafp.org/cme/all/sports/streaming.html
Osteopathic Workshop to Emphasize Comprehensive Approach
U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Training Center physician Jarrod Harrall, D.O., answers our questions about The Osteopathic Approach: FMX Preconference Workshop.
AAFP News : CME
https://www.aafp.org/news/education-professional-development/20210909doapproach.html
Surprise Billing Rule Shouldn’t Levy New Burdens, AAFP Says
The AAFP recently expressed support for new patient protections but called on CMS to minimize unnecessary regulatory burdens on primary care practices.
AAFP News : Advocacy and Government
https://www.aafp.org/news/government-medicine/20210909billingrule.html
Candidates Sought for AAFP 2021-22 Health Equity Fellowship
The AAFP and Association of Family Medicine Residency Directors are seeking family physicians to apply for the 2021-22 Health Equity Fellowship; applications will be accepted until 5 p.m. CT on Oct. 15.
AAFP News : Inside the Academy
https://www.aafp.org/news/inside-aafp/20210909hefellowship.html
Colposcopy (Position Paper)
Read the AAFP position paper on family physicians' scope of practice regarding a colposcopy test to detect cervical cancer.
About AAFP |AAFP Policies and Recommendations : Policies
https://www.aafp.org/about/policies/all/colposcopy-position-paper.html
Why We Object to All Intrusions Between Us and Our Patients
AAFP President Ada Stewart, M.D., writes in the A Word From the President blog that the Academy is advocating to protect the sanctity of the patient-physician relationship against new attacks.
AAFP News : Blogs
https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/wordfrompresident/entry/20210909wfp-intrusions.html
FMX On Demand | AAFP
Learn more about 2021 FMX On Demand options including session titles.
Events : FMX 2021
https://www.aafp.org/events/fmx/cme/opportunities/on-demand.html
USPSTF Lowers Screening Age for Prediabetes, Type 2 Diabetes
On Aug. 24, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force posted a final recommendation statement, final evidence review and evidence summary on screening for prediabetes and type 2 diabetes.
AAFP News : Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/news/health-of-the-public/20210908uspstfdiabetes.html
ONC Webinar to Outline How Information Blocking Affects You
The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology will host a Sept. 14 webinar designed to update physicians on the finer points of recently implemented information-blocking regulations.
AAFP News : Practice and Career
https://www.aafp.org/news/practice-professional-issues/20210908infoblockwebinar.html
Geriatric Medicine CME Virtual Course | AAFP
Register for the AAFP’s Geriatric Medicine virtual course Nov 3-6 to improve care for your senior patients. Earn up to 26 CME credits.
CME : All CME Products
https://www.aafp.org/cme/all/geriatrics/streaming.html
State Legislative Conference | AAFP
Learn about issues influencing health care and how to effect change at the AAFP's Virtual State Legislative Conference Oct 21-22.
Events : State Legislative Conference (SLC)
https://www.aafp.org/events/slc.html
Emergency and Urgent Care Virtual Course | AAFP CME
Learn the latest from experts on acute medical issues at AAFP's Emergency and Urgent Care Livestream course, Dec 1-4. Earn 28 CME credits.
CME : All CME Products
https://www.aafp.org/cme/all/emergency/streaming.html
A Tale of Two Pandemics and a Call to Action
Alex McDonald, M.D., C.A.Q.S.M., writes in the Fresh Perspectives blog that while misinformation and disinformation have disrupted progress against the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s time for more family physicians to speak up and speak out about the issue.
AAFP News : Blogs
https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/freshperspectives/entry/20210902fp-ourshot.html
Member Satisfaction
Learn what AAFP members value about their membership in the 2021 AAFP Member Satisfaction Survey Results.
Membership : Member Benefits
https://www.aafp.org/membership/benefits/member-satisfaction.html
AAFP Updates Colorectal Cancer Screening Recommendation
The AAFP’s updated recommendation on colorectal cancer screening differs slightly from that of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, including a finding that there is insufficient evidence to assess the benefits and harms of screening adults ages 45 to 49.
AAFP News : Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/news/health-of-the-public/20210901crcscreening.html
Stream Adult Medicine Course | AAFP CME
Register for AAFP’s Adult Medicine CME virtual conference Oct 27-30 and get timely, ready-for-practice updates. Earn 26 CME credits.
CME : All CME Products
https://www.aafp.org/cme/all/adult-medicine/streaming.html
Looking for Light in an Unbelievable Time
AAFP President Ada Stewart, M.D., writes that the stress family physicians are under because of the COVID-19 pandemic is real — and so is help from the Academy.
AAFP News : Blogs
https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/wordfrompresident/entry/20210831wfp-covidstress.html
WPSI Opens Draft Recommendations for Comment
Family physicians are invited to comment on three new draft recommendations from the Women’s Preventive Services Initiative through Sept. 17.
AAFP News : Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/news/health-of-the-public/20210831wpsicomment.html
Medical Student Finding Ways to Connect with Patients, Peers
Communication is the common thread in the numerous projects medical student Valentina Sedlacek is undertaking to help patients and draw her peers to family medicine.
AAFP News : Family Doc Focus
https://www.aafp.org/news/family-doc-focus/20210830fdf-sedlacek.html
Global Health Summit | AAFP
Network and learn with global health advocates at the AAFP's Global Health Summit, being held virtually October 20-22, 2021.
Events : Global Health Summit
https://www.aafp.org/events/global-health.html
Mark Your Calendar: New Dates Set for 2021 COD Regular Session
The in-person Regular Session of the 2021 Congress of Delegates that previously had been postponed because of COVID-19 concerns will be held Feb. 5-7, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo.
AAFP News : Inside the Academy
https://www.aafp.org/news/inside-aafp/20210826codregsession.html
Vivek Murthy Livestream Exclusive
Watch U.S. Surgeon General Vice Admiral Vivek H. Murthy, MD, MBA, in a live chat with Shawn Martin and Anna Askari, MD, MSBS, about family medicine residents and the plan to conquer COVID-19 and build a better health care future.
Students and Residents : Residents
https://www.aafp.org/students-residents/residents/vivek-murthy-livestream-exclusive.html
AAFP Toolkit Addresses Violence Prevention in Health Care
The AAFP has developed a comprehensive toolkit to help train health care team members and staff in family medicine practices to identify situations that often precipitate violence and respond accordingly.
AAFP News : Practice and Career
https://www.aafp.org/news/practice-professional-issues/20210826violencetoolkit.html
Musculoskeletal Medicine CME Course | AAFP
This event scheduled in Florida has been canceled. A livestream event is being planned for early 2022.
CME : All CME Products
https://www.aafp.org/cme/all/musculoskeletal-medicine-live-course.html
Skin Conditions CME Course | AAFP
This event has been canceled. A 2022 livestream event is being planned for January 26-29, 2022.
CME : All CME Products
https://www.aafp.org/cme/all/skin/live-course.html
Emergency and Urgent Care CME Course | AAFP
This course will now be virtual Dec 1-4. It's designed to help family physicians recognize, diagnose, and treat emergency and other urgent care conditions.
CME : All CME Products
https://www.aafp.org/cme/all/emergency/live-course.html
Fix Burdensome Relief Fund Reporting, AAFP Urges
In an Aug. 18 letter, the AAFP identified problems with the provider relief funds reporting portal and suggested fixes that would lessen physicians’ administrative burden.
AAFP News : Advocacy and Government
https://www.aafp.org/news/government-medicine/20210825prf.html
USPSTF: Screen Pregnant Patients for Gestational Diabetes
On Aug. 10, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force published a final recommendation statement that recommends screening for gestational diabetes in asymptomatic pregnant patients at 24 weeks gestation or later.
AAFP News : Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/news/health-of-the-public/20210825uspstfgd.html
Participants Share Lessons Learned From Virtual Match
With another residency interview season approaching, AAFP News gathered a program director, a student advisor and an intern to get their insights from the 2021 virtual Match and their thoughts regarding 2022. Read more in this QandA.
AAFP News : CME
https://www.aafp.org/news/education-professional-development/20210824matchqa.html
FDA Gives Full Approval to Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine
On Aug. 23, the FDA gave full approval to use of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for the prevention of COVID-19 disease in patients 16 and older in the United States, and the AAFP continues to update COVID-19 resources for family physicians.
AAFP News : Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/news/health-of-the-public/20210824fdacovidvacc.html
AAFP Applauds Full FDA Approval of COVID-19 Vaccine
AAFP Applauds Full FDA Approval of COVID-19 Vaccine
AAFP News : Media Center
https://www.aafp.org/news/media-center/statements/aafp-praises-full-fda-approval-covid-vaccine.html
AAFP Longitudinal Assessment | FMCLA Companion
With practice questions and Board-style content, make the AAFP’s Longitudinal Assessment Self-Study your all-in-one FMCLA companion.
CME : All CME Products
https://www.aafp.org/cme/all/longitudinal-assessment.html
Prepare for FMCLA with AAFP
Learn tips on how to prepare for the ABFM FMCLA. Get exam preparation materials from AAFP to be prepared.
CME : Family Medicine Certification Longitudinal Assessment (FMCLA)
https://www.aafp.org/cme/fmcla.html
Center for State Policy: AAFP Grant and Award Opportunities
The AAFP Center for State Policy staff share tips on how to apply for this year’s state grant and award opportunities. This webcast gives application tips, deadlines, and other important information on how to apply.
Advocacy : State Advocacy Efforts
https://www.aafp.org/advocacy/state/videos/aafp-grant-and-award-opportunities.html
Minnesota Mentor Brings World View to Family Medicine
A desire to bridge public health and clinical medicine brought Global Health Summit speaker Shailey Prasad, M.B.B.S., M.P.H., to family medicine.
AAFP News : Family Doc Focus
https://www.aafp.org/news/family-doc-focus/20210823fdf-prasad.html
ACIP Revises Immunization Best Practice Guidelines
The CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices made a series of updates to its General Best Practice Guidelines for Immunization on Aug. 10 to provide clinicians with the latest guidance and address patient concerns.
AAFP News : Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/news/health-of-the-public/20210823acipbestpract.html
Upcoming AAFP Events
View AAFP upcoming events and CME conferences and stay up to date on issues affecting family medicine.
Events
https://www.aafp.org/events.html
Upcoming AAFP Events
View AAFP upcoming events and CME conferences and stay up to date on issues affecting family medicine.
Events
https://www.aafp.org/events.2020.html
Three New Reports Highlight Importance of COVID Vaccination
Three new CDC studies reviewed the effectiveness of the Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna and Janssen/Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccines in preventing infections and hospitalizations, and an AAFP commission chair highlights takeaways for FPs.
AAFP News : Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/news/health-of-the-public/20210820mmwrcovidvaccs.html
Travel Medicine Online CME | AAFP
Become better informed about guidance and recognize travel-related diseases and risks as you treat your patients. Earn 9.5 CME credits.
CME : All CME Products
https://www.aafp.org/cme/all/travel-medicine-self-study.html
Global Health Summit Online CME | AAFP
Learn from global health advocates from sessions at the 2020 AAFP Global Health Summit event. Earn 14 CME credits.
CME : All CME Products
https://www.aafp.org/cme/all/global-health-summit.html
Learner Access to Mental Health Services
learner access to mental health services
About AAFP |AAFP Policies and Recommendations : Policies
https://www.aafp.org/about/policies/all/learner-access-mentalhealth.html
Review Examines Safety of COVID-19 Vaccine in Adolescents
New research published in the CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report examines the safety of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in adolescents.
AAFP News : Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/news/health-of-the-public/20210819mmwrcovidvacc.html
About the AAFP
All about the AAFP, its members, and its mission.
About AAFP
https://www.aafp.org/about.html
Stream Family Medicine Update | AAFP CME
Get timely, ready-for-practice updates for family physicians December 6-10. Attend the whole CME course or choose from half-day sessions.
CME : All CME Products
https://www.aafp.org/cme/all/family-medicine-update/streaming.html
Hold an ALSO Course | AAFP
Bring the very best training opportunity to maternity care providers in your area when you hold an Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics (ALSO) Course. Begin the process here.
CME : Programs
https://www.aafp.org/cme/programs/also/hold.html
New Interest Group Devoted to Home-based Primary Care
Family physicians can collaborate and share ideas in a new AAFP member interest group focused on home-based primary care.
AAFP News : Inside the Academy
https://www.aafp.org/news/inside-aafp/20210818homecaremig.html
Hold an Instructor Course | AAFP ALSO
Learn how to offer an Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics (ALSO) Instructor Course in your community.
CME : Programs
https://www.aafp.org/cme/programs/also/hold/instructor.html
Hold a Provider Course | AAFP ALSO
Learn how to offer an Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics (ALSO) Provider Course in your community.
CME : Programs
https://www.aafp.org/cme/programs/also/hold/provider.html
Sponsor a BLSO Course | AAFP
Bring the Basic Life Support in Obstetrics (BLSO) Course to your area to equip emergency personnel and first responders with life-saving maternity care knowledge and skills.
CME : Programs
https://www.aafp.org/cme/programs/blso/sponsor.html
Dollars and Sense: Budget Resolution Addresses AAFP Priorities
The $3.5 trillion budget resolution set to dominate political conversation this fall reflects several AAFP priorities, Senior Vice President of Advocacy, Practice Advancement and Policy Stephanie Quinn writes in the In the Trenches blog.
AAFP News : Blogs
https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/inthetrenches/entry/20210817itt-2022budget.html
Veteran Mentor Finding New Ways to Help Students
Longtime mentor Rick Kellerman, M.D., recently honored by the AAFP for his outstanding support of a family medicine interest group, has found success in efforts to bring more FPs to rural areas.
AAFP News : Family Doc Focus
https://www.aafp.org/news/family-doc-focus/20210816fdf-kellerman.html
Patient Awareness of the Importance of Immunizations
August is National Immunization Awareness Month, which serves as a reminder both of the importance of vaccines in protecting community health, and of the immunization-related resources the Academy offers members.
AAFP News : Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/news/health-of-the-public/20210816immmonth.html
AAFP Urges FDA to Consider Emergency Use Authorization of COVID-19 Vaccines for ...
AAFP Urges FDA to Consider Emergency Use Authorization of COVID-19 Vaccines for Children Under 12
AAFP News : Media Center
https://www.aafp.org/news/media-center/statements/aafp-urges-fda-to-consider-eua.html
FP Essentials | Monthly Clinical CME Monographs | AAFP
Authoritative, ad-free, peer-reviewed, monthly monographs following a three-year clinical topic cycle. Earn up to 60 CME credits with an annual subscription.
CME : Subscriptions
https://www.aafp.org/cme/subscriptions/fp-essentials.html
Powering Food Allergy Insights With Component Testing
In the US, the number of reported food allergies among children has grown over the past two decades. While whole allergen immunoglobulin E (IgE) testing and skin testing help identify allergic patients, food component IgE testing better distinguishes patients with true food allergies ...
About AAFP : Engage With Us
https://www.aafp.org/about/engage/sponsored-resources/powering-food-allergy-insights-with-component-testing.html
Understand Microbial Infections and Antimicrobial Resistance
Infectious diseases such as Community-Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) and Skin and Soft Tissue Infections (SSTIs) affect millions of people in the United States. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) to commonly used antibiotics is an increasing problem and poses a serious threat to global health. To...
About AAFP : Engage With Us
https://www.aafp.org/about/engage/sponsored-resources/understand-microbial-infections-and-antimicrobial-resistance.html
FP Essentials #507 Adolescent Health | AAFP
CME monograph focused on family medicine clinical topics. This edition on adolescent health includes communication, prevention, substance use, and media use.
CME | FP Essentials : Subscriptions
https://www.aafp.org/cme/subscriptions/fp-essentials/editions/507-ed.html
Heading Back to School (Safely) During COVID-19
AAFP Senior Vice President for Education Margot Savoy, M.D., M.P.H., offers advice for family physicians in helping children (and their parents) navigate the rigors of returning to school during the COVID-19 pandemic.
AAFP News : As We See It: Voices From the AAFP
https://www.aafp.org/news/opinion/20210813guested-backtoschool.html
FP Essentials Editions | AAFP
View current and past editions of this monthly family medicine CME monographs from AAFP. Subscribe to receive monthly or purchase individual editions.
CME | FP Essentials : Subscriptions
https://www.aafp.org/cme/subscriptions/fp-essentials/editions.html
Panelists Outline Anti-racism Advocacy Strategies for Students
Panelists at the 2021 National Conference of Family Medicine Residents and Medical Students identified six strategies medical students can take to help diversify the physician workforce and improve outcomes for patients of color.
AAFP News : CME
https://www.aafp.org/news/education-professional-development/20210812nc-antiracism.html
2022 Payment Adjustments for 2020 MIPS Performance Posted
CMS has released 2020 performance feedback for the Quality Payment Program’s Merit-based Incentive Payment System. MIPS-eligible clinicians can obtain their performance feedback, final score and MIPS payment adjustment information for 2022 from the QPP website.
AAFP News : Practice and Career
https://www.aafp.org/news/practice-professional-issues/20210812mips2020feedback.html
Administration Extends Pause on Student Loan Repayments
The U.S. Department of Education has extended a pause on student loan repayment, interest and collections until early next year, and the Academy continues to press for more relief.
AAFP News : Advocacy and Government
https://www.aafp.org/news/government-medicine/20210811studentdebt.html
CDC Updates Guidance on Treatment of STIs
The CDC released updated guidance on treating sexually transmitted infections; a family physician has identified several points of particular interest to FPs.
AAFP News : Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/news/health-of-the-public/20210811stiguidlines.html
Stream The Osteopathic Approach: FMX Preconference | AAFP
This one-day course on Sept 27 offers osteopathic-focused CME on common musculoskeletal and sports-related injuries and is free to FMX attendees. DOs can earn AOA Category 1-A Credits.
CME : All CME Products
https://www.aafp.org/cme/all/the-osteopathic-approach-livestream.html
Post-COVID Syndrome
Family physicians are seeing on-going symptoms after patients experience COVID-19 infection. Post-COVID Syndrome can result from the long-term effects of the viral infection, associated prolonged illness and hospitalization related to severe COVID-19 disease.
Family Physician : Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/family-physician/patient-care/current-hot-topics/recent-outbreaks/covid-19/covid-19-clinical-resources/post-covid-syndrome.html
Survivor of Child Abuse Making a Difference for Others
Family physician Tina Tanner, M.D., draws on her experience as a survivor of child abuse to help patients with their own struggles.
AAFP News : Family Doc Focus
https://www.aafp.org/news/family-doc-focus/20210809fdf-tanner.html
Statement of Strong Medical Consensus for Vaccination of Pregnant Individuals Against ...
Statement of Strong Medical Consensus for Vaccination of Pregnant Individuals Against COVID-19
AAFP News : Media Center
https://www.aafp.org/news/media-center/statements/covid-vaccine-pregnant-individuals.html
Drug Overdose Deaths Reached New High in 2020, Says CDC
A CDC report estimated that more than 93,000 drug overdose deaths occurred in the United States in 2020, with most deaths attributable to misuse of opioids. The AAFP offers resources to help FPs address substance use.
AAFP News : Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/news/health-of-the-public/20210806overdosedeaths.html
Research Highlights Primary Care’s Role in Mental Health
A new study from the Robert Graham Center for Policy Studies in Family Medicine and Primary Care quantifies the importance of primary care physicians to U.S. mental and behavioral health care.
AAFP News : Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/news/health-of-the-public/20210806rgcmentalhealth.html
Livestream CME Courses with the AAFP
Get all the the same live CME benefits from anywhere on your device with AAFP livestream courses.
CME : Livestream with the AAFP
https://www.aafp.org/cme/streaming.html
Residents Address COVID-related Barriers to Training, More
Delegates debated resolutions related to several issues — including training requirements and advance directives — during the virtual National Congress of Family Medicine Residents.
AAFP News : CME
https://www.aafp.org/news/education-professional-development/20210805nc-residents.html