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October 7, 2025

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  • Purchase Family Medicine Strong Merch to Support the Foundation
  • Three-Day Weekend Getaway Up for Auction
  • Weekly Government Relations Briefing
  • Primary Care + Updates in Primary Care, Women’s Health, and Behavioral Medicine
  • Seeking OAFP Endorsement for a 2026 AAFP COD Resolution? Deadline is March 5
  • Test Strips and Reagent Kits Legal to Distribute in Ohio
  • Dr. Alex Heintzelman Receives Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award
  • Help Us Help You
  • Resource for Physicians Facing Scrutiny on Care of Special Populations
  • Defeat Serious Chronic Conditions Including Diabetes, Obesity, Hemophilia, and Growth Disorders
  • Loan Repayment Program Funds Up to $120,000 Tax-Free
  • States Struggle to Regulate AI Chatbots for Mental Health Therapy Amid Rising Need for Care
  • NeuroNutrition: Advancing Brain Health Through Science from Gestation to Adolescence Broadcast
  • FP Essentials Call for Authors
  • ABFM’s 5-Year Certification Cycle
  • Donate to Support Student Interest in Family Medicine
  • CME on the Go—Onychomycosis: This Little Piggy Needs Terbinafine

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Three-Day Weekend Getaway Up for Auction

The OAFP Foundation (Foundation) is auctioning off a 3-day weekend getaway at Rock Whisperer, a stunning four-bedroom retreat in North Deep Creek Lake, MD. Perfect for 2-3 families or up to 4 couples (maximum of 10 guests), this spacious home is the ultimate backdrop for rest, adventure, and connection.

To check current date availability in 2026 after March 1, please view the Rock Wisperer home rental webpage.

The auction is now open and bids can be placed until Friday, October 31, at Noon.

Details about Rock Whisperer:
  • Listing link: Rock Wisperer | Home Rental | North Deep Creek Lake, MD
  • Just 4 hours from Columbus or Cleveland
  • 4 private en-suite bedrooms
  • Activities for every season
    • Summer: swimming, boating, hiking, rock climbing
    • Winter: skiing, snowboarding, tubing (Note: only one ski weekend is available)

Whether you’re planning a family getaway, a friends’ reunion, or simply want to recharge in a beautiful mountain setting, Rock Whisperer offers the perfect mix of comfort, adventure, and relaxation.

To place a bid or to check the status of bidding, please visit the online auction page. 

The minimum bid is $300, and the minimum raise is $50. To check the status of bidding, or to place additional bids, please revisit this page.

Thank you to Foundation Vice Chair Allison Macerollo, MD, for donating this weekend getaway, a value of $1,500. The winner will be connected with Dr. Macerollo to finalize all details.

All proceeds directly benefit Foundation family medicine programs that seek to identify and cultivate future family physicians, and will be added to our totals for the $35 for 35 challenge!

If you have any questions, please contact Kaitlin McGuffie or call 800.742.7327.

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