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Advocating for Family Medicine

Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

In today’s ever-shifting landscape, we know that family physicians face increasing strain caring for patients, administrative burden and navigating a system that undervalues primary care. That’s why advocating for family medicine is more important than ever. Advocacy Blog : Stay informed on MAFP’s latest advocacy work.

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Welcome NEW Family Medicine Residents!

Maine Academy of Family Physicians

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Why You Should Choose Family Medicine

University of Utah Family Medicine Residency

The allure of more high-profile specialties may seem appealing at first, but the ever-evolving field of family medicine should not be overlooked. In this blog, I want to share … More Why You Should Choose Family Medicine

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Maryland's Primary Care Program: incremental progress or breakthrough?

The Health Policy Exchange

Our residency, formerly a collaboration with Providence Hospital, is now known as the Medstar Health/Georgetown-Washington Hospital Center Family Medicine Residency Program. What hasn't changed is that our family medicine residents remain excited about health policy and advocacy. Phillips, Jr.

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Well-being Investment: Your Physical Health

Joy in Family Medicine Coaching

A couple of years ago, I partnered with six family medicine residency programs for my CHARM Well-Being Leaders Longitudinal Certificate Course project. So, this blog series will explore how investing in physical health —a critical component of overall well-being— can make an impact. Learn more here.

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Family physicians perform high-quality colonoscopies, but access is an issue

Common Sense Family Doctor

But that wasn’t the case for the estimated 1 in 15 US patients whose screening colonoscopies were performed by family physicians in 2021. The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) maintains that clinical privileges should be based on documented training and experience rather than the physician’s specialty.

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Samuel Jacobowitz, MD: Daily Habits for a Sharper Mind and Stronger Body

Boulder Medical Center

In this blog, Dr. Samuel Jacobowitz, a family medicine physician at Boulder Medical Center, shares simple tips to keep your mind sharp, body strong, and lifestyle balanced as you age. Aging well isnt about major changesits about small, daily habits that support long-term health.

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