On August 1, Ohio Academy of Family Physicians President Mike Sevilla, MD, moderated the main stage event at the virtual National Conference of Family Medicine Resident and Medical Students. The main state event focused on contemporary stories of personal doctoring, community engagement, and social justice.
Dr. Sevilla, of Salem, OH, encouraged students and residents to use social media and news outlets to amplify their message to the public and policymakers.
“Family doctors take care of everything,” said Dr. Sevilla. “When I tell my story on social media and traditional media, I want to convey that. When you do that, you can shape what the public thinks of family medicine. That’s why we can go to legislators and say, ‘Family physicians are leaders in our communities because we take care of everyone, we touch all areas of our community, and we can help you see why this health policy is needed.'”
Read the full story published in AAFP News.