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Contraceptive counseling for gender-diverse patients: A community needs assessment [Health care disparities]

Annals of Family Medicine

These barriers combined with inadequate medical education on care for SGM patients contribute to poor reproductive outcomes, including high rates of teen and unplanned pregnancy. Study Design and Analysis: Targeted needs assessment using a cross-sectional study design. Population Studied: Adults who self-identified as SGM in North Texas.

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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. A highlight of the event was the swearing-in of Brittney T. from the University of Alabama School of Medicine (UAB).

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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. Journey maps are a visual illustration of a user’s experience of sequential events overtime.

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2024 Summer Pinecones E-Newsletter -- MAFP Encourages Student Interest in Family Medicine

Maine Academy of Family Physicians

Doc4aDay : On Friday May 17 th , Vicki Hayes MD ( MAFP member and Faculty, MMC Dept of Medical Education, and Tufts FMIG Medical Advisor ) and Shelly Chipman RN conducted another Doc4aDay program for high school students at the Hannaford Center for Safety, Innovation and Simulation.

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Geriatric Medicine Board Meeting Summary | Spring 2025

ABIM

Expanding ABIM’s engagement with stakeholder communities such as early career physicians, specialty societies and patient-focused organizations. Community Practice in ABIM Governance* Erica N. Ruiz first joined the Specialty Board as a member in 2021.

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Detroit Air Quality Update June 29th 2023

Plum Health

Here are some of the key findings: A wildfire event can cause feelings of confusion, anger, fear, and loss, all of which can have long-term impacts on the people and communities that experience them. You can read the whole report, but the key health info starts on page 55, don’t miss page 61, 62, 63.

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Dr. Paul Thomas Gives the Welcome to Detroit Lecture for Incoming Class of 2027 at WSU SOM

Plum Health

Paul Thomas was invited to give a “Welcome to Detroit” lecture for the Wayne State University School of Medicine Class of 2027. These medical students will be immersed in the Detroit community over the next 4 years, and upon graduation, many of them will continue to serve the Detroit and Metro Detroit community.