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Providing Osteopathic Family Physicians
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Member Benefits They Need and Value
The American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians (ACOFP) is the only association dedicated solely to your needs and the issues osteopathic family physicians face on a daily basis. We’re committed to providing our members the benefits they truly need and value. With your ACOFP membership, you’ll be able to stay connected to the osteopathic family physician community and keep up-to-date on issues affecting your practice.
| Resident Forms and Paperwork |
2007 In-Service Exam Order Form – The In-Service Exam Date is scheduled for November 29, 2007
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2006 In-Service Exam Answer Key
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2005 In-Service Exam Answer Key
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Family Practice Residency Paperwork Requirements
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Resident Roster (for amendments only)
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Final Residents Report
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Online - Final Resident's Report/Transfer Report/Resident Roster
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Competency Based Evaluation for Residency Training Programs in Osteopathic Family Practice and Manipulative Treatment (CBE)
The CBE must be kept at the residency site. If the residency program closes, all CBEs must be forwarded to the ACOFP.
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Scientific Paper Guidelines
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| AOA-Accredited Paperwork |
CBE (Competency Based Evaluation)
Q: Does a resident completing an ACGME-accredited residency have to complete a CBE?
A: No. The CBE is used in AOA-approved residencies only.
Q: If a resident didn't do a particular rotation should the evaluator complete the corresponding evaluation form on the CBE?
A: Do not complete it.
Q. When is the completed CBE due?
A. The CBE is due upon graduation and remains on file at the residency program.
| Residency Completion and Board Certification |
Residency Completion and Board Certification
Paperwork Completion
Q. If I have completed my residency and passed the AOBFP boards, am I automatically Board certified?
A. No. You are not officially Board certified until you have passed the exam and all your required paperwork has been submitted to the Residency Coordinator at the ACOFP and approved by the ACOFP, the AOBFP and the AOA.
Q. When is the deadline for submission of residency paperwork for the next meeting?
A. It MUST be postmarked by August 1, 2006 or 30 days following residency program completion. Nothing can be accepted past that date.
Q. Can I take the AOBFP boards before my residency program is completed?
A. Yes. You can apply by calling the AOBFP at (847) 640-8477, if you anticipate completing your residency program within 3 months of the exam.
| Advanced Standing Request |
Advanced Placement
Q. How do I request advanced standing?
A. Make your request in writing to your Program Director. Upon review and agreement, your Program Director will forward your written request and a supporting written request to the ACOFP Committee on Evaluation and Education (CEE).
Q: Can a Program Director assume Advanced Standing will be given to a resident?
A: No. A Program Director must always send a letter of request for advanced standing to the Education Department at ACOFP.
Q: Where can I find out more information about Advanced Standing?
A: For more information please review the Basic Standards, Appendix III - Guidelines for Advanced Placement
