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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. Medical schools must now eliminate race or ethnicity considerations, making it imperative to develop innovative approaches to preserve recent progress.

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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. Context: Moral distress was first described as knowing the right thing to do, but facing organizational barriers in making it possible. Moral distress has been linked to burnout and intentions to leave the healthcare profession.

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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.

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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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Outcomes of a virtual CGM initiation service (virCIS) for primary care patients with diabetes [Diabetes and endocrine disease]

Annals of Family Medicine

Patients attended a virtual CGM initiation visit and three 1-on-1 interpretation visits with a diabetes care and education specialist and pharmacist, completed on Zoom. Patients were provided a CGM, received education on medication, diet and exercise, and completed surveys at baseline, 3, 6, and 12 months. Two practices were FQHCs.

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Gaps Identified in Hidradenitis Suppurativa Patient Education

Physician's Weekly

Patients with hidradenitis suppurative seek advice online, highlighting unmet needs in clinician-patient education regarding daily self-management strategies. The r/Hidradenitis subreddit is an actively growing community that boasts 40,485 subscribers as of August 2024.

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Rural Ontario Complete Lifestyle Medicine Intervention Program (CLIP-ON) [Dissemination and implementation research]

Annals of Family Medicine

gender, age, race, education, etc.), Results: Cohort one of eight participants completed CLIP-ON in April 2024. It includes 22 weekly group classes and monthly appointments. The first 14 weeks discuss the six pillars of lifestyle medicine followed by an 8-week structured exercise program.