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Training a diverse physician workforce: a survey of alumni of a medical education program focused on underserved populations [Education and training]

Annals of Family Medicine

The University of California recognized this imperative and has supported the Programs in Medical Education (PRIME). Data collection took place between June of 2023 and May of 2024. Notably, California has been navigating this landscape since it banned affirmative action in 1996.

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Assessment of Project ECHO(R) Opioid Use Disorder Sessions for Primary Care Teams [Education and training]

Annals of Family Medicine

While primary care (PC) settings have the potential to bridge this gap in care, many care teams lack the education and training required to effectively manage patients with OUD. Intervention: 12 monthly online OUD sessions held from April 2023 to March 2024. Setting: 20 PC practices located in various regions across the US.

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Resident Voices: Key Findings from Journal Club Surveys [Education and training]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context Journal Club serves as an essential platform in medical education for enhancing critical thinking skills, promoting evidence-based practice, and fostering scholarly discussions among residents. Last year, our Family Medicine Residency Program restructured the Journal Club to incorporate a more resident-driven approach.

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Improving comprehensive primary care training and practice through an interprofessional collaborative table [Education and training]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: In response to the primary care crisis in Canada, the Team Primary Care (TPC) initiative aimed to transform primary care training and education to equip Canada’s workforce for effective team-based care. As part of the strategy to reach this goal, the Interprofessional Collaborative Table (IPCT) was launched.

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Moral Distress among Family Medicine Resident Physicians [Education and training]

Annals of Family Medicine

Study design: An online cross-sectional survey was distributed via email in January 2024. Objectives: Determine what factors contribute to moral distress among family medicine residents and if there are differences in the intensity of distress between R1s/R2s, training sites, and CMGs/IMGs.

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Reflecting on the Success of the AAFP 2024 Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium

Alabama Academy of Family Physicians

The Alabama Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) held its 2024 Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium from June 20 to June 23 at the beautiful Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. This year’s educational program was exceptional, developed and presented by our Family Medicine Residency Programs.

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Transitional Care Management care team impact on no-show rates to hospital discharge appointments [Patient education/adherence]

Annals of Family Medicine

In the three months (January 2024-March 2024) after implementation, the no-show rates to TCM appointments were 15%, 12%, and 15% respectively, a statistically significant decrease (p-value 0.0011). Results: The no-show rate to TCM appointments was 44% prior to the intervention.