Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

To prepare family medicine (FM) residents for OUD care post graduation, it is critical they receive robust residency training in OUD diagnosis and management. Objective This study aimed to increase educational experiences for residents to increase comfort with diagnosing OUD and prescribing buprenorphine. Notable, 92.9%

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Family physicians' pivotal role in prevention and crisis management exposes them to mental stressors due to the highly demanding circumstances. Objectives: To synthesize current knowledge about the perceived needs of family physicians regarding their mental health during infectious catastrophes. Context: Catastrophes (e.g.,

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Colorado Academy of Family Physicians

APRIL 9, 2025

Walt Larimore has compiled even more information and resources to support family physicians like you to educate your patients and communities about the importance of vaccines. See his article and CME quiz in the latest issue of the magazine.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

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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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

For many who didn’t initially match, family medicine (FM) may not have been their first choice. Setting or Dataset: 2023 American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) National Resident Survey (NRS) administered in October 2023 at the end of the ABFM In-Training Exam (ITE) merged with ABFM administrative data.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Few medical schools include this topic in their curriculum, and it is not standardized in undergraduate medical education. Objective Assess how a lecture on HT during a 4-week family medicine (FM) clerkship impacts medical student knowledge, skills, and attitudes regarding HT.

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The Health Policy Exchange

MARCH 26, 2014

In the mid-1990s, the American Medical Association confidently predicted that the penetration of managed care would lead to a large "physician surplus" and convinced Congress to cap the number of graduate medical education (GME) positions subsidized by the Medicare program. Two decades later, there is a widespread consensus that the U.S.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Introduction The requirement of resident scholarship in all residency programs is mandated by the Accreditation Council of Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). This study aims to evaluate the impact of implementing a structured roadmap to enhance resident scholarly activity within a specific family medicine residency program.

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KevinMD

JUNE 15, 2025

I walked across the stage, accepted my diploma, stretched my smile from cheek Read more… Graduating from medical school without family: a story of strength and survival originally appeared in KevinMD.com. I earned this moment through sleepless nights, years of sacrifice, and an unshakable drive to serve and heal.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Setting: Wellstar MCG Health is a 520-bed tertiary hospital with a Family Medicine inpatient service and an attached Family Medicine resident continuity clinic. Population Studied: Inpatients were referred if they were being discharged from the Family Medicine service to home.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Study Design and Analysis: Mixed-methods study which adapted simulated patient standardized clinical scenarios from family physician certification oral examinations to include use of the EHR. Setting: An academic primary care clinic based in a hospital. Population: Ten resident physicians and six staff physicians.

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NPR Health

JUNE 15, 2025

On Father's Day, Esther Ngumbi thinks of the sacrifices her Kenyan dad made to ensure that not only his son but his four daughters got an education. He'd say, "I choose to educate you, my girls." Image credit: Family photo)

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KevinMD

JUNE 12, 2025

I’ve counseled families through heartbreaking prognoses, navigated complex care plans, and educated patients about conditions like Alzheimer’s disease. I’ve spent my career as a neurologist diagnosing and managing neurodegenerative diseases.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

However, we know little about the views on implementing SDM in practice from the perspective of those who supervise and educate residents. Objective: To explore the views of family physician educators about the implementation of SDM in clinical practice, with a focus on the delivery of preventive health care.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: University of Utah’s Department of Family and Preventive medicine's (DFPM) strategic plan was revised in 2021 to increase equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) across missions.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Family physicians in Canada have one of the broadest scopes of practice and shortest postgraduate residency training periods among high income nations. In 2018, the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) reviewed Canadian family medicine training and determined it must evolve to meet contemporary societal needs.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Setting: Divisions of Family Medicine and Community Internal Medicine at a large academic medical center in Southeast Minnesota. Population studied: Primary care providers (physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants), 43 in phase 1 and 13 in phase 2.

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Colorado Academy of Family Physicians

JANUARY 29, 2025

Here I am, almost forty years later, still trying to educate myself, and realizing that educating myself quietly, alone, in. The post Health Equity – My Ongoing Journey appeared first on Colorado Academy of Family Physicians. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the civil rights movement.

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Integrated Care News by CFHA

JUNE 12, 2025

Residents and local leaders joined forces to send food and clothing to the island and to welcome newly arrived families to their town. The Holyoke Health Center, in collaboration with the Family Resource Center at Enlace de Familias , played a pivotal role in this local relief effort.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Improved interpretation and management of syphilis screening results after intervention Results: Survey questions assessing knowledge had variable performance with net poor discrimination after the educational intervention. Confidence in all measures improved post-intervention but were not statistically significant.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

One proposed reason is the lack of knowledge about PGx among clinicians slowing down the potential for clinical implementation, showing the main barrier to implementation is lack of healthcare professionals’ education. family medicine) and the need for education in this area. Recurrent themes were identified.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: As the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) began to ask programs to report their efforts surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), program directors felt ill prepared to evaluate their programs and measure change. Population Studied: Program directors of ACGME-accredited family medicine residencies.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Burnout among family medicine residents is widespread, impacting the workforce. Study Design and Analysis: Family medicine residency programs applied to participate in the Project ECHO series. Objective: Determine whether the BRIDGE Project ECHO promoted wellbeing and prevented burnout among residents.

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Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

We’ve been hearing from family physicians across Minnesota about the rapid pace of recent federal policy changes and concerns about their impact on patient care and the communities we serve. To help you navigate these changes, we’ve compiled a list of timely resources for family physicians. We’d love to hear from you.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) recognizes the critical role of family medicine (FM) research in primary care and healthcare systems. Engaging researchers and leveraging evidence are essential for addressing the challenges faced by FM and family physicians.

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Alabama Academy of Family Physicians

JULY 24, 2024

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. She operates Anderson Family Care in Demopolis, Alabama, where she combines her role as a physician with the responsibilities of ownership.

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Integrated Care News by CFHA

MAY 1, 2025

That small win reminded me that artificial intelligence is already shaping the way our patients (and our families) search for health advice. I believe that as clinicians, educators and supervisors, we are called to guide this shift. Within minutes he integrated the latest findings into practical recommendations for the family.

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Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

JUNE 3, 2025

As our state legislature gets closer to special session, the Minnesota Academy of Family Physician’s (MAFP) lobbyist Megan Verdeja breaks down what’s happening at the Minnesota State Capitol and provides a recap of the 2025 session. MAFP Priorities Many of the MAFP’s legislative priorities remain active in ongoing health care negotiations.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Objective: To examine the association between community-based training and subsequent care of population in the community with high social needs among family physicians Study Design and Analysis: A retrospective cohort study. Results: Among the 15,851 family physicians in this study, 36.1%

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Population and Intervention: Patients attending an academic family health team who were at risk of COPD-related ED visits were identified and targeted for a QI intervention in which patients saw a COPD Specialist for pulmonary function testing, action plan development, medication review, and education.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Outcome Measures Sociodemographic characteristics of people without a family physician or nurse practitioner (primary care clinician), related healthcare seeking behaviours, importance of primary care attributes, and preferences towards reorganizing primary care. Setting Canada. Population Studied Adults 18 years and over in Canada.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Setting or Dataset: A single family medicine residency using the 188 requests generated during 32 feedback collection sessions. Population Studied: Physicians precepting family medicine residents in an outpatient setting.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) adolescents face unique sexual health determinants including racial disparities, cultural background, immigration status, familial English proficiency, and STI screening practices. Conclusions: AAPI parents and adolescents face unique barriers to sexual health communication and education.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

POPULATION/SETTING The survey was mailed in three waves to program directors of the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) resident and fellowship programs in 11 specialties (including Family Medicine and Sports Medicine) that treat chronic pain.

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Maine Academy of Family Physicians

OCTOBER 22, 2023

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Medical legal partnerships (MLP) are an effective intervention for social determinants of health, like housing, education, and employment status. Setting or Dataset: Clinics: AF Williams Family Medicine, Lowry Internal Medicine; EPIC data; legal records. Dual coders provided inter-coder reliability with inductive themes.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Objective: We offered educational videos aligned with key determinants of behavior change and assessed their impact on attitudes and intention to explore MOUD. Intervention: A rural-setting family physician scripted informal videos describing her extensive experience with treating patients with OUD using buprenorphine.

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