Mistreatment of Learners in Medical Education
AAFP Position Paper on Mistreatment of Learners in Medical Education
About AAFP |AAFP Policies and Recommendations : Policies
https://www.aafp.org/about/policies/all/mistreatment-learners.html
Well-traveled FP Found His Niche as Program Director
After 10 years of multiple roles and moves in the Air Force, Donald Raj Woolever, M.D., has found his home as a family medicine program director in Maine.
AAFP News : Family Doc Focus
https://www.aafp.org/news/family-doc-focus/family-doc-focus-raj-woolever.html
Task Force Recommends Against Asymptomatic COPD Screening
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, after conducting a review and update of the existing evidence, is recommending against screening for COPD in asymptomatic adults.
AAFP News : Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/news/health-of-the-public/uspstf-2022-copd-screening.html
The Osteopathic Approach: FMX Preconference | AAFP
This one-day course on Sept 20 in Washington, DC offers osteopathic-focused CME on common musculoskeletal and sports-related injuries.
CME : All CME Products
https://www.aafp.org/cme/all/the-osteopathic-approach-workshop.html
This Measure Targets What Matters in Primary Care
A patient-reported outcome measure featured in two recent FPM supplements has potential to reduce administrative burden and impact value-based payment.
AAFP News : Practice and Career
https://www.aafp.org/news/practice-professional-issues/fpm-primary-care-measure.html
Permission Requests | AAFP
Permissions requests for aafp.org content.
About AAFP : About AAFP.org
https://www.aafp.org/about/this-site/permissions.html
Serving the Underserved Is Resident’s Calling
As a child of immigrants, AAFP Health Equity Fellow Eda Akyar, M.D., M.P.H., says she feels called to serve the underserved.
AAFP News : Family Doc Focus
https://www.aafp.org/news/family-doc-focus/family-doc-focus-eda-akyar.html
Feds Unveil New Resources on Mental Health, SUD Coverage
Three new federal resources published during Mental Health Awareness Month will help Americans understand their rights to coverage of mental health and substance use disorder benefits through protections offered under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act.
AAFP News : Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/news/health-of-the-public/mental-health-sud-coverage-resources.html
Stand Together to Achieve the AAFP’s Top Advocacy Goals
Congress needs to feel the strength of our numbers. Here’s how you can help make that happen.
AAFP News : Blogs
https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/inthetrenches/entry/trenches-2022-advocacy-summit.html
Emergency and Urgent Care CME Course | AAFP
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
Health and Safety Protocols | AAFP
Learn about AAFP's Health and Safety Protocols for live events in Florida.
CME : All CME Products
https://www.aafp.org/cme/all/emergency/live-course/safety-protocols.html
Ambient Clinical Intelligence Reduces Administrative Burden
After battling the COVID-19 pandemic and tackling many challenges that have come along with it, it’s no surprise that 98% of clinicians say they’ve experienced feelings of burnout. Digital capabilities can’t relieve all those challenges. But by applying AI and ambient technology ...
About AAFP : Engage with the AAFP
https://www.aafp.org/about/engage/sponsored-resources/ambient-clinical-intelligence-reduces-administrative-burden.html
Patient Counseling and IUDs (Intrauterine Devices)
The CDC and Office of Population Affairs recommend that clinicians counsel patients on all their options, including IUDs and implants, if medically appropriate. To learn more about who is an appropriate candidate for Bayer’s IUDs, consider attending an upcoming training program that ...
About AAFP : Engage with the AAFP
https://www.aafp.org/about/engage/sponsored-resources/patient-counseling-and-iuds.html
FP Essentials #516 Gastrointestinal Conditions | AAFP
This edition includes occult GI bleeding; colorectal cancer screening and prevention; IBD; and malabsorption syndromes.
CME | FP Essentials : Subscriptions
https://www.aafp.org/cme/subscriptions/fp-essentials/editions/516-ed.html
COVID-19: Managing Effects CME Series | AAFP
Learn best practices to help family physicians treat the short-and-long term effects of COVID-19. Earn up to 7 CME credits.
CME : All CME Products
https://www.aafp.org/cme/all/covid-19/managing-effects-patients-communities.html
Substance Use Disorder Education for Students and Residents
AAFP Policy on Substance Use Disorder Education for Students and Residents
About AAFP |AAFP Policies and Recommendations : Policies
https://www.aafp.org/about/policies/all/substance-disorder-education.html
New Maternal Mental Health Hotline Launches
A new national hotline offers 24/7 help to new and expecting mothers who are experiencing mental health challenges; an AAFP commission chair explains what it means for family physicians.
AAFP News : Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/news/health-of-the-public/maternal-mental-health-hotline.html
Delegates, AAFP Leaders Show Advocacy Alignment at Town Hall
Behavioral health integration, telehealth flexibility and administrative simplification were among the topics members asked AAFP leaders to talk about at the Town Hall.
AAFP News : Inside the Academy
https://www.aafp.org/news/inside-aafp/2022-leadership-conference-town-hall.html
Webinar Addresses Mental Health and COVID-19
An upcoming webinar will help family physicians and other clinicians better understand the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of patients and care teams, along with solutions to address these issues.
AAFP News : CME
https://www.aafp.org/news/education-professional-development/shadow-pandemic-webinar.html
HHS, USDA Seek Comment on Dietary Guidelines Questions
May 16 is the deadline to submit comments in the first of several rounds of input for the next edition of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
AAFP News : Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/news/health-of-the-public/2022-dietary-guidelines-comments.html
USPSTF Recommends Against Hormone Therapy for Most Patients
The U.S. Preventive Task Force is inviting comments on a draft recommendation and draft evidence review on the use of hormone therapy to prevent chronic conditions in postmenopausal patients.
AAFP News : Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/news/health-of-the-public/2022-draft-menopause-hormone-therapy.html
Spreading the Word About Direct Primary Care
When her employer gave her a take-it-or-leave-it ultimatum, Maryal Concepcion, M.D., left and became a vocal advocate for direct primary care.
AAFP News : Family Doc Focus
https://www.aafp.org/news/family-doc-focus/family-doc-focus-maryal-concepcion.html
USPSTF Updates Recommendation on Aspirin to Prevent CVD
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force says the question of whether to start low-dose aspirin to prevent cardiovascular disease in adults ages 40 to 59 years with a 10% or greater 10-year CVD risk should be an individual decision.
AAFP News : Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/news/health-of-the-public/uspstf-aspirin-cvd.html
About NCCL | AAFP
Learn about the AAFP's National Conference of Constituency Leaders (NCCL) taking place May 9-11, 2023, in Kansas City, MO.
Events : AAFP Leadership Conference
https://www.aafp.org/events/aclf-nccl/nccl/about.html
NCCL Business Documents | AAFP
Learn more about the AAFP's National Conference of Constituency Leaders business documents including agendas and reports.
Events : AAFP Leadership Conference
https://www.aafp.org/events/aclf-nccl/nccl/business.html
Annual Chapter Leader Forum (ACLF) | AAFP
Learn about AAFP's Annual Chapter Leader Forum (ACLF) conference May 9-11, 2023 in Kansas City, MO.
Events : AAFP Leadership Conference
https://www.aafp.org/events/aclf-nccl/aclf.html
National Conference of Constituency Leaders (NCCL) | AAFP
Learn about the AAFP's National Conference of Constituency Leaders (NCCL) May 9-11, 2023 in Kansas City, MO.
Events : AAFP Leadership Conference
https://www.aafp.org/events/aclf-nccl/nccl.html
Long COVID CME Course Coming May 11
The Academy is offering a free, blended CME activity on long COVID that will allow learners to earn up to 10 AAFP Prescribed credits.
AAFP News : CME
https://www.aafp.org/news/education-professional-development/long-covid-cme-course.html
USPSTF Recommends Screening Some Youth for Anxiety, Depression
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force is inviting comments on draft statements that recommend screening for anxiety and major depressive disorder in some children and adolescents.
AAFP News : Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/news/health-of-the-public/uspstf-anxiety-depression-suicide.html
2022 NCCL Delegates Elect New Leaders
AAFP chapter delegates who attended the recent National Conference of Constituency Leaders elected colleagues to fill several leadership positions.
AAFP News : Inside the Academy
https://www.aafp.org/news/inside-aafp/2022-nccl-election.html
Family Medicine Advocacy Summit | AAFP
Fight for family medicine in the nation's capitol at the AAFP's Family Medicine Advocacy Summit May 22-24, 2022.
Events : Family Medicine Advocacy Summit (FMAS)
https://www.aafp.org/events/fmas.html
Activity Audits
Learn about the AAFP's CME Credit System audit process.
CME : AAFP Credit System
https://www.aafp.org/cme/credit-system/audits.html
Rural Mentors, National Conference Solidified Her Specialty Choice
Student chair Morgan Weiler is eager for peers to experience the excitement of National Conference when it returns to an in-person format this summer.
AAFP News : Family Doc Focus
https://www.aafp.org/news/family-doc-focus/family-doc-focus-morgan-weiler.html
AAFP Calls for Post-PHE Medicaid Access, Payment, Simplification
In a recent letter, the Academy provided CMS with detailed guidance on ensuring Medicaid beneficiaries’ access to timely and comprehensive care.
AAFP News : Advocacy and Government
https://www.aafp.org/news/government-medicine/medicaid-access-rfi.html
AAFP Leadership Conference
Learn about the AAFP Leadership Conference, May 9-11, 2023 in Kansas City, MO. It's a true leadership experience.
Events : AAFP Leadership Conference
https://www.aafp.org/events/aclf-nccl.html
FPs Honored at National Minority Quality Forum Summit
Two family physicians were among those honored with the National Minority Quality Forum’s 40 Under 40 Leaders in Health award at the organization’s annual health disparities summit.
AAFP News : Inside the Academy
https://www.aafp.org/news/inside-aafp/2022-40-under-40.html
We're Integrating DEI Across Our Work
AAFP Board Chair Ada Stewart, M.D., takes over the Word From the President Blog to share good news about next steps in the Academy’s ongoing work to advance diversity, equity and inclusion.
AAFP News : Blogs
https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/wordfrompresident/entry/word-president-dei-next-steps.html
Use of Face Masks During the COVID-19 Pandemic
AAFP Policy on Use of Face Masks During the COVID-19 Pandemic
About AAFP |AAFP Policies and Recommendations : Policies
https://www.aafp.org/about/policies/all/use-of-face-masks-during-the-covid-19-pandemic---.html
New Survey Examines Effects of SDOH on Doctors, Patients
Results from a survey of more than 1,500 physicians provides new details on the relationship between social determinants of health, patient health, physician practices and physician well-being.
AAFP News : Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/news/health-of-the-public/social-determinants-health-survey.html
Calling for Care: Telehealth Benefits Women and the Planet
Telehealth has been a priceless gift for family physicians during the pandemic and should be expanded, write Bhargavi Chekuri, M.D., and Meredith Milligan, M.D.
AAFP News : As We See It: Voices From the AAFP
https://www.aafp.org/news/opinion/guest-editorial-telehealth-expansion.html
Overcoming Barriers at the Intersection of Faith and Health Care
Yogesh Shah, M.D., M.P.H. C.M.P., of Broadlawns Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa, a 2021-2022 AAFP Health Equity Fellow, outlines his plan for improving health equity by increasing collaboration between health care communities and faith-based communities.
AAFP News : As We See It: Voices From the AAFP
https://www.aafp.org/news/opinion/health-care-faith-collaboration.html
New STFM Podcast Tackles Implicit Bias, Microaggressions
A conversation with Academy staff on latest edition of the STFM Underrepresented in Medicine Journey to Academic Medicine podcast addresses implicit bias, microaggressions and related topics.
AAFP News : CME
https://www.aafp.org/news/education-professional-development/implicit-bias-microaggressions-podcast.html
Practice Hacks Offer Simple Ways to Resolve Complex Issues
As host of the AAFP’s Family Medicine Practice Hacks, a video series that tackles a wide range of practice issues, Jennifer Bacani McKenney, M.D., FAAFP, shares three lessons from the Practice Hacks videos.
AAFP News : As We See It: Voices From the AAFP
https://www.aafp.org/news/opinion/jbm-practice-hacks-cb.html
Program Director Receives ACGME Accolade
The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education recently recognized program director Nikhil Hemady, M.D., for his efforts to train residents in an underserved area.
AAFP News : Family Doc Focus
https://www.aafp.org/news/family-doc-focus/family-doc-focus-nikhil-hemady.html
AAFP Member Advantage
The AAFP's Member Advantage program offers discounts on various products and services for AAFP members.
Membership : Member Benefits
https://www.aafp.org/membership/benefits/advantage.html
PerformanceNavigator Sept 2022 Workshop | AAFP PICME
Register for Sept 8-10 CME workshop in Minneapolis to help satisfy your Family Medicine Certification's PI and Self-Assessment activities.
CME : All CME Products
https://www.aafp.org/cme/all/performancenavigator/fall-workshop.html
AAFP CME on Physician Well-being
View all AAFP Continuing Medical Education on physician well-being and earn CME credit.
CME : AAFP CME by Topic
https://www.aafp.org/cme/topic/physician-well-being.html
AAFP CME on Maternity and ALSO Program
View all AAFP Continuing Medical Education on pregnancy and ALSO plus earn CME credit.
CME : AAFP CME by Topic
https://www.aafp.org/cme/topic/maternity.html
AAFP CME on Neurologic Disorders
View all AAFP Continuing Medical Education on neurologic disorders and earn CME credit.
CME : AAFP CME by Topic
https://www.aafp.org/cme/topic/neurologic-disorders.html
AAFP CME on Pain Management
View all AAFP Continuing Medical Education on pain management and earn CME credit.
CME : AAFP CME by Topic
https://www.aafp.org/cme/topic/pain.html