Issues: September 14, 2021
Virtual KSA October 17; Registration Open
This KSA is a new topic, combining the previous preventive medicine and health behaviors into one, 60-question, single-answer assessment! Mark your calendar and register now for this opportunity on October 17! Read More
Seeking Authors for Winter Magazine Focused on Practice Management
Are you interested in having an article published? Please contact Lauren Heberling no later than September 29 with your article topic. Articles are due by October 6. Read More
Virtual 5K Open to Runners and Walkers Across U.S.
Join the Foundation’s second annual virtual Family Medicine 5K Run/Walk. Sign up with your practice, fellow residents or students, create a team with your friends and family, or join the cheer team! Read More
OAFP President Issues Message to OAFP Members
“You are AWESOME! I am reaching out to offer encouragement, support and resources as many of us are experiencing a new phenomenon: compassion fatigue.,” said Dr. Zryd. Read More
Surgeon General to Meet Family Medicine Residents on September 16
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, MD, MBA, will be meeting live with AAFP resident members on September 16. Dr. Murthy will be joined during this event by Shawn Martin, AAFP Executive Vice President and CEO, and Anna Askari, MD, MSBS, resident member of the AAFP Board of Directors. Read More
Joint Statement Condemns Dissemination of Misinformation by Board Certified Physicians about COVID-19
The FSMB, which supports its member state medical licensing boards, recently issued a statement saying that providing misinformation about the COVID-19 vaccine contradicts physicians’ ethical and professional responsibilities, and therefore may subject a physician to disciplinary actions, including suspension or revocation of their medical license. Read More