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ACOFP 07Prepare to Renew & Discover During The 44th Annual ACOFP Convention & Exhibition
March 14-18, 2007
ACOFP 44th Annual Convention & Exhibition
Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center
Kissimmee, Florida

Education & CME OpportunitiesEducational programs and workshops offered during ACOFP’s Annual conventions are especially valuable to OFP’s. Topics offered at the upcoming ACOFP 44th Annual Convention & Exhibition include:

  • Treatment of type II diabetes
  • Primary care challenges in treating upper respiratory tract disease
  • Latest news regarding (HPV) recombinant vaccine
  • Practical strategies for managing insulin-related challenges

Each lecture is expected to be approved for two 1-A AOA CME credits. 

Sun & Fun For the Whole Family
Central Florida’s Kissimmee is located in the heart of it all. Central Florida is home to Walt Disney World, Universal Studios Orlando, and Gatorland.  ACOFP’s headquarters hotel, the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center, offers shuttle service to Disney World, located just five minutes from the hotel. Register Now

Still undecided? Check out all the convention highlights at the ACOFP 44th Annual Convention & Exhibition.

aacofpAuxiliary Activities Focus on Fun and Education
From Mollie Told, Auxiliary President

The ACOFP Auxiliary encourages you to visit us in Kissimmee at the ACOFP booth during the upcoming 44th Annual Convention & Exhibition. Our annual golf tournament is our main fundraiser and will be held at the beautiful Mystic Dunes Golf Club. If you do not golf, please support the Auxiliary with your donation or sponsorship. You are all invited to our family breakfast to socialize and meet the Auxiliary family. We truly want to keep the family in family medicine!

Complete Auxiliary Highlights and Registration

Have You Been In Practice for Less Then Ten Years?
You are Invited to a Young Physician
Welcome Reception During the Annual Convention
Advance registration recommended

The ACOFP Young Physicians Committee is hosting a Welcome Reception for all Residents completing the AOBFP certification exam onsite in Kissimmee, and for all young physicians (who have been in practice for 10 years or less) attending the annual convention.

Also, be sure to check out the Young Physician Business of Medicine Lecture Series during the 44th Annual ACOFP Convention & Exhibition. Seven addresses will be presented, designed specifically for young physicians with an interest in improving their skills, and increasing reimbursement.

View Young Physician Convention Highlights

Register for the Convention

The Time is Now to Renew Your ACOFP Membership for 2007
For those ACOFP members who have yet to renew your ACOFP membership, the time is now.  Pay your membership dues online in just a few minutes. It is secure, simple and easy.
  1. Go to www.acofp.org,
  2. Log into the member section.
  3. Submit payment.

If you have any questions about dues, please contact ACOFP at membership@acofp.org. View the list of OFP services and benefits your membership provides to your practice, your patients, your family, and yourself.

What is My ACOFP Member Number & How Do I Get a Membership Card?
member card imageYour ACOFP Member Number is your personal passkey to gain access to ACOFP’s member services including PDA downloads, Young Physicians Mentoring Network, and The Career Center. Remembering your member number is as easy as one, two, three:

  1. Go to www.acofp.org
  2. Login to the Members only section with your username (AOA/ACOFP ID Number) and password (last name and the year 2002 with no spaces; i.e. smith2002)  Troubleshooting: Forgot you username and password or don’t know your ID number? No problem. Just enter your email address and ACOFP will instantly email you your credentials
  3. Click on ‘My Membership Card.” A PDF version of your membership card is produced. Save a copy of your Membership Card on your hard drive and print off one copy for your wallet.
Share and Grow Your Expertise Through
The New ACOFP Physician Expert Networks
ACOFP offers 28 Physician Expert Networks (PEN) as a new component of the overall governance structure.  Using an online application at acofp.org, members can select PEN designations from 28 choices (such as Cardiovascular and Pulmonary.)  Once a PEN is formed in a specific area, the network members can regularly communicate via e-mail and via a designated listserv.  PEN’s may be asked to respond to articles published in OFP News, or to serve as speakers.  It is time to tap into the wealth of ACOFP members’ expertise.Submit your Physician Expert Network Profile today!
  1. Log in to the members only section @ www.acofp.org
  2. Submit your Expert Profile.
  3. Select up to three networks, provide information on your speaking/writing activities, and submit your curriculum vitae.

Save Money on Your Student Loans
Special Opportunity: Reconsolidation available for ACOFP members with two or more previous consolidations. Eligible ACOFP members can now reconsolidate their student loans to upgrade their service and benefits by switching to ACOFP’s student loan partner, College Loan Corporation. A recent legislative change, enables eligible borrowers who have two or more consolidations to reconsolidate their federal student loans into one new loan, regardless of the current lender or servicer. HEAL Loans can be included with your Consolidation Loan.

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