The Ohio Academy of Family Physicians’ (OAFP) fall magazine, The Ohio Family Physician, showcases innovative approaches to delivering patient-centered care and celebrates a milestone year of accomplishments for the Academy that were made possible because of dedicated and passionate members like you.
We hope you enjoy reading this issue and are inspired to find new ways to bring patients to the forefront of your care delivery and unique practice setting.
- Wayne Forde, MD, FAAFP – Inaugural President’s Message
- Legislative Update
- 2022-2023 Annual Report
- 2023 Award Recipient Highlights
This issue also includes an OAFP Foundation overview of the 2023 Leroy A. Rodgers, MD, Preceptorship Program and a synopsis of this year’s American Academy of Family Physicians’ National Conference of Family Medicine Resident and Medical Students. If you haven’t already, there is still time to purchase limited-edition 75th year anniversary merchandise; all proceeds support Foundation programming. Foundation donations are also welcome through the $75 for 75 Years campaign.
In addition to reading the insightful member articles covering topics from employing pre-med students in your office to integrating a clinical pharmacy into your practice, and end-of-life doulas; be sure to note the save-the-date reminders for the 2024 Family Medicine Workshop and the Virtual KSA sessions; reference OAFP member wellness resources; and review the Easy Performance Improvement (EasyPI) guide that outlines the current PI tracks available and explains the materials provided, such as educational articles/guidelines, support for mapping the PI process, and a step-by-step explanation of the American Board of Family Medicine Self-Directed PI Project: Clinical Pathway.
The OAFP Board and staff wish you healthy and abundant fall!