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Evaluating the Impact of Structured Sleep Medicine Lecture Series in Family Medicine Residents [Education and training]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context Sleep medicine education within ACGME-accredited specialties is often limited. This lack of exposure can create gaps in patient care and discourage trainees from specializing. The study aims to identify improvements in residents' ability to manage sleep disorders and assess interest in pursuing further specialization.

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Assessment of Project ECHO(R) Opioid Use Disorder Sessions for Primary Care Teams [Education and training]

Annals of Family Medicine

A critical shortage of clinicians who specialize in treating patients with OUD exacerbates this issue. While primary care (PC) settings have the potential to bridge this gap in care, many care teams lack the education and training required to effectively manage patients with OUD.

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How a staffing shortage can make special education jobs more dangerous

NPR Health

Special educators are more likely to experience violence or aggression from students. That can make hiring a challenge, at a time when schools nationwide are struggling to fill these positions. Image credit: Samuel Rocha IV)

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Affirmative Action--A Crack in the Door to Higher Education [Special Report]

Annals of Family Medicine

The ruling left a crack in the door to higher education, however, allowing students to write an essay showing how race or ethnicity affected their lives. Higher education institutions must respond to the Supreme Court ruling. These courses are often lacking in schools with predominantly BIPOC students.

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MN Legislative Session 2025: MAFP Priorities Remain in Play

Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

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. Once all budget areas are finalized, the governor is expected to call a special session.

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Breast and mixed-fed babies found to be at lower risk of having special educational needs

Medical Xpress

Children who are exclusively breastfed or fed a mix of formula and breastmilk for the first six to eight weeks of life are at lower risk of having special educational needs and learning disabilities, according to a new study.

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Behavioral Health Provider Perspectives on the Integration of Behavioral Health into Primary Care [Behavioral, psychosocial, and mental illness]

Annals of Family Medicine

Population Studied: Interviewees (n=10) included generalist Behavioral Health Consultants, specialized Behavioral Health Consultants, and Directors of Behavioral Health representing 7 organizations in New Jersey in different settings, e.g., adult primary care, pediatrics, and women’s health. Setting: Virtual interviews.