Issues: September 3, 2024

Registration Open for Asthma KSA on October 13

The OAFP will hold an Asthma KSA virtually on October 13. Registration is open and is limited to the first 45 OAFP members to register. Don’t miss this opportunity to complete a virtual KSA and earn 8 CME credits and 10 ABFM points! Read More

OAFP Seeks Authors for Winter Magazine

The winter 2024 issue will be focused around Heart Health. The OAFP is seeking members to author articles for publication. If you are interested in having an article published, contact Lauren by September 18 with your article topic. Read More

EasyPI: Diabetes Track Revised

Some of the updates include additional resources on medications and costs, updated recommendations and guidelines, new assessment and treatment articles, and a completed sample application using “Improving Diabetic Retinopathy Screening” as the project. Read More

Weekly Government Relations Briefing

In this week’s issue: gerrymandering accusations play heavily in official Issue 1 arguments for and against; and healthcare is a defining issue for Ohio voters in November. Read More

Last Chance; Comment on AAFP Resolutions Today!

All members are encouraged to review the 2024 proposed resolutions and submit written testimony no later than Tuesday, September 3, directly on each resolution’s webpage. Member login is required. Read More

OAFP Member Published in Pediatric Research

In her article “Nourishing Baby” in Pediatric Research (2024), Tamara Huson, MD, FAAFPrecalls feeding a five-day-old Patau syndrome (Trisomy 13) newborn who was struggling to eat. Read More

Seeking Member Feedback on Resolution to Monitor Opioid Prescriptions to Pets

The OAFP is seeking feedback on the “resolved” portions of the Monitor Opioid Prescriptions to Pets resolution. The deadline for comments is September 25. Read More

Deadline Approaching For Student and Resident Leadership Roles with AAFP

Visit the AAFP website for role descriptions, responsibilities, eligibility, and to apply. The application deadline is Friday, September 6. Read More

AAFP Request for Nominations

The AAFP has released its Request for Nominations for AAFP Commissions, the AAFP Delegation to the AMA, and the ABFM Director. The AAFP is looking to fill 35 commission vacancies, five AMA Delegation positions, and five nominees to be submitted for consideration of appointment to the ABFM for its Board of Directors. Read More