On October 17, the Ohio Academy of Family Physicians (OAFP) hosted a virtual American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) endorsed Family Medicine Certification Knowledge Self-Assessment (KSA) group study on health counseling and preventive care in partnership with American Academy of Family Physicians state chapters Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, New York, and Wisconsin. This is a new KSA topic from the ABFM as part of its revision of KSA modules and topics.
With 150 physician learners, this cutting-edge, virtual program brought the issues of health counseling and preventive care to physicians with guidance from OAFP member Sarah Schwartz, MD. Dr. Schwartz is a family physician at OhioHealth Physician Group practicing in Powell, OH, and also serves as an associate director of quality and clinical informatics. Family physician and OAFP member Melissa Jefferis, MD, FAAFP, who has served as the OAFP virtual KSA moderator since 2011, moderated this virtual KSA. Drs. Schwartz and Jefferis shared tips and insight along the way and provided feedback to attendees throughout the assessment.
- 99% of attendees felt that the objectives of the program targeted their needs
- 99% said attendance was worth their time
- 99% said the program was well organized and requirements were well detailed
- 97% would participate in another virtual KSA session.
Attendees had the following to say:
“I love this format! Even before the pandemic, it was convenient, comfortable, affordable, and accessible. Now, it is even more so. No risk of infecting each other or those we come into contact with. No need to take time away from family/practice just to travel to a site. No extra expenses for that either. I love being able to relax at home and just focus on and enjoy the education opportunity without any of those other concerns. We are so lucky to be able to do this! Please keep it up!”
“Very convenient way to earn continuing medical education and ABFM certification.”
“I very much enjoy doing these activities as a group among peers. Thank you for offering this!”
Thank you to all that participated! For physicians interested in attending a virtual KSA, the OAFP will be hosting its final one of the year on Sunday, December 12, on diabetes. Registration is open, and will fill quickly!
For questions regarding the virtual KSA program or assistance with your ABFM certification requirements, please contact Director of Foundation & Strategic Programs Kaitlin McGuffie or call 800.742.7327.