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

Alabama Academy of Family Physicians

This year’s event was a testament to the vibrant community of family physicians, medical students, residents, and healthcare professionals dedicated to advancing family medicine in Alabama. A highlight of the event was the swearing-in of Brittney T. Anderson, MD, FAAFP as the President of the Alabama Chapter.

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Exploring Medical Trainees Perspectives on Narrative Medicine Education and Narrative Humility [Qualitative research]

Annals of Family Medicine

Population Studied: Participants were mainly medical students, as well as residents and clinicians. Intervention: We designed an hour-long student-led workshop to present to event attendees, focusing on narrative structures, their powerful influence on the illness experience, and the concept of narrative humility.

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How Locum Tenens Fits Into Modern Healthcare Staffing Solutions

Barton Associates

In fact, hospitals, clinics, and other facilities are already reeling from a shortage of providers and it’s hurting patients— according to the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) , tens of millions of Americans live in areas with shortages of primary care, dental, and mental health professionals.

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Update: Plastic Surgery Intern Year Month Four

Aspiring Minority Doctor

As a medical student, I never rotated in the field since I chose Plastic Surgery as my surgery selective, so it was definitely a new experience. It's been a healthy mix of clinic and operating, and I'm enjoying seeing the diversity within the field of Urology. ProudMommy #BlackGirlMagic in the Operating Room!

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Didn’t Match into Residency.What are Some of my Options?

Aspiring Minority Doctor

If you’re a 4th year medical student who is unmatched at this point, my advice is the following: Focus on securing a one year preliminary or transitional year position! In the event you are unsuccessful at extending your graduation date or securing an internship position, options for practicing medicine tend to become severely limited.

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Geriatric Medicine Board Meeting Summary | Spring 2025

ABIM

The questionnaire gathers information about clinical work and practice patterns, and ABIM uses the information to help update exam blueprints, develop policies for initial certification and MOC, and ensure adequately diverse representation of the profession in research.

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Deprescribing Super Special III: Constance Fung, Emily McDonald, Amy Linsky, and Michelle Odden

GeriPal

These findings and the two studies Michelle mentions in the podcast ( DANTE and OPTIMIZE ) suggest that carefully reducing medication use in older adults may help preserve cognitive function. Join us as we dive deeper into these studies and discuss the implications for clinical practice and patient care. We got our pink ribbons.