On February 21, 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 palliative medicine. This is a new KSA topic from the ABFM as part of their revision of the current KSA modules and topics.
With over 140 physician learners, this cutting-edge, virtual program brought the complex issues of palliative care to physicians with guidance from OAFP Past President Donald Mack, MD, a family physician at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, OH. Dr. Mack specializes in geriatrics and the care of older patients – specifically patients needing long-term and end of life care. 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. Mack and Jefferis shared tips and insight along the way and provided feedback to attendees throughout the assessment.
- 98.6% of attendees felt that the objectives of the program targeted their needs
- 98.6% said attendance was worth their time
- 99.6% said the program was well organized and requirements were well detailed
- 98.6% would participate in another virtual KSA session.
“This was a really good and instructive KSA. It highlighted my deficiencies and gave me some new tools for interacting with colleagues and patients that I will read more about and implement in my practice and with my nursing home team.”
“[I] feel much more comfortable managing hospice and palliative care patients within our clinic and hospital.”
Thank you to all that participated! For physicians interested in attending a virtual KSA in the future, watch for updates soon from the OAFP about our two fall virtual KSAs.
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.