NEW on the blog: Aekata Shah, DO, shares strategies that empower family practice physicians to be a leading force in the national effort towards eliminating hepatitis B, in recognition of National Adult Hepatitis B Vaccination Awareness Day. Read more: ow.ly/nqgK50RsUrm

Wherever you are in your Direct Primary Care journey, join us in Dallas, Texas, June 20–23 to elevate your #DPC knowledge and skills. We'll be there to provide hands-on workshops! Register today: ow.ly/V8NG50QVCw1

Namey Burnett Award Winner, 3rd place: Tamryn Van Der Horn, MPH, OMS–III explains, 'the goal of incorporating foot health is to ultimately develop a plan for the patient to reduce physical, mental, and financial burdens.' Read more on the blog: ow.ly/wQMg50RmakH

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DPC Summit is June 20-23

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Exciting news -- Dr. David Connett has recently been appointed as the new dean of Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine! Please join us in congratulating Dr. Connett for this achievement! ow.ly/9VpK50Rpit5

LIVE virtual course: Fundamentals of Obesity Treatment

Build your foundational knowledge and gain tools to develop effective treatment for your patients.

This course will not be available on demand - don't miss your chance to participate! Register here: ow.ly/BPvz50RmbC3

Namey Burnett Award 2nd place winner, Daryl Traylor, Ph.D., M.S., MPH, OMS-I writes about the role of Osteopathic Family Medicine in Engaging Black Patients. Read more on the blog >>>
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Dr. Hilary Haack of TidalHealth Primary Care in Millsboro was recently presented with her Fellow Award from the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians and welcomed into the Conclave of Fellows. She was also presented with 'Most Outstanding Scientific Paper.' Congratulations, Dr. Haack! tidalhealth.org/news/dr-haack-…

This week's #MemberSpotlight features Dr. Christie Shanafelt, a family physician based in Dallas, Texas, who is a member of the Federal Legislation & Advocacy Committee and the Community Health Ad-Hoc Work Group at ACOFP

My article was published today in the ACOFP blog! 👣

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Call for content: we want your topic ideas for the ACOFP track at AOA's OMED24! Share your expertise within topics such as treatment, OMT, technology, and professional development - submissions will be accepted until May 6. ow.ly/ALQ550RjZe8

Happy Earth Day from ACOFP! Our members can help make every day Earth Day by being more mindful of their paper usage. Renew your membership online instead of receiving a paper statement, and you'll have less waste to worry about while positively impacting our environment!

Dr. Shubrook notes, 'We’re now at a point where we can screen for a softer landing to T1D and potentially delay or maybe someday prevent [Type 1].' ' Keep reading on the blog >>> ow.ly/FMum50QZzrJ

Congrats to Mercedez D. Bernard, DO for her accomplishment! She is the recipient of the OK Osteopathic Assoc Outstanding and Distinguished Service Award! 👏

This month is National Minority Health Month, a time to raise awareness of how social determinants of health can impact minority populations and take steps to provide respectful, quality care to the communities we serve as family physicians. ow.ly/gpaV50RkeYb #NMHM24

We are proud to recognize VCOM-Virginia students Evan Bischoff, Class of 2024 and Kira Wence, Class of 2025 for receiving the Emerging Osteopathic Student Leader Award, an honor given to three osteopathic medical students at the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians conference each year!

Tips for Opening Your Own Family Medicine Practice: Robert Piccinini, DO, D.FACN & Tiffany Leonard, MD share their experience in direct patient care and discuss the possibilities of having your own practice in the newest blog post. Read more >>> ow.ly/M9FS50Rk8UH

Today marks the largest public policy and advocacy event of the year within the osteopathic profession. Our voices are pivotal in effecting change, especially for issues that matter most to us and our patients. Whether in person or virtually, raise your voice for #DOday2024 !

Some of our members and board recently attended American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians 2024 Conference in New Orleans. Looking forward to seeing everyone next year!

This week's #MemberSpotlight features Dr. Kevin Richardson, a member of both the New Physicians and Federal Legislation & Advocacy Committees!