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Apply today for the 2008 Fellow and Distinguished Fellow Awards
Members applying for the designation of Fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians (FACOFP) and the designation of Distinguished Fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians (FACOFP dist.) must submit their applications by August 15, 2007.
Fellow Designation (FACOFP)
The Fellow Designation signifies the recognition of a member’s experience, dedication and contribution of the highest order to the advancement of family practice by their peers.
Any active member of the ACOFP who is in good standing may be elected to receive the designation of Fellow upon fulfilling the requirements recommended by the Awards Committee and approved by the Board of Governors. ACOFP Fellows may nominate only one qualified ACOFP member for the designation each year.
The 2008 Fellow Class will be honored during the ACOFP’s 45th Annual Convention and Exhibition, to be held in Denver, Colorado. Contact Cathy Sansone at (877) 746-6276 or visit acofp.org for an application.
Be Sure to Keep Your Contact Information Current!
With all of the excitement of summer coming, it is easy to forget to forward your new address. But please remember to up date ACOFP as soon as you move! Review your current contact information and make any changes if needed. – It is as easy as one, two, three:
- Go to www.acofp.org
- 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 your 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.
- Once logged in, update your membership information on the left tool bar.
Update My Information
You can also contact the ACOFP Membership Department to update your information at:
Phone: (800) 323-0794
Fax: (847) 228-9755
Email: membership@acofp.org
ACOFP Intensive Update and Board Review in Osteopathic Family Medicine
Join your colleagues to prepare for the American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians’ (AOBFP) Recertification Exam or simply to refresh your knowledge of family medicine clinical topics.
This two and a half day course will present an intensive update and review of the most important topics in contemporary family medicine. This course features focused, patient-care oriented reviews delivered by family physician faculty with expertise in specific topic areas such as metabolic syndrome, asthma and congestive heart failure. These reviews will help you improve existing skills, as well as introduce to you new or innovative osteopathic modalities. This program anticipates being approved for AOA Category 1-A CME credits pending approval by the AOA CCME.
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 ACOFP/AOA Annual Convention & Scientific Semiar
September 30 - October 4, 2007
San Diego, California
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Brand New ACOFP Membership Benefit – The Prescriber’s Letter
This is a trustworthy and useful service. It is worth your consideration.”
ACOFP
President , Steven F. Rubin, DO, FACOFP dist.
The Prescriber’s Letter gives you 100% unbiased recommendations and advice you can trust on new developments in Drug Therapy. Plus your subscription includes:
- Evidence-Based CME worth double credit (up to 24 credits CME credits per year)
- PDA version for your Palm or Pocket PC with
web-like searchability
- Monthly Letter in the mail and online
- Access to www.PrescribersLetter.com
- Charts and Patient Handouts
- Answers to medical rumors
- Updates on newly approved drugs
- Detail-Documents to give you more information on every topic ever covered
- Prescriber’s Letter Professional Rejuvenator with 3 extra CME credits
Do not miss this brand new ACOFP Member-Benefit. Call 800-995-8712 to start your Prescriber’s Letter subscription or sign up instantly at www.prescribersletter.com/ACOFP. ACOFP members save 44% off the full retail price with a subscription rate of $68 (Regular price is $112). Plus, ACOFP members receive the CME credits and PDA version free.
Alumni are the Lifeblood for the Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine
Alumni are the lifeblood of the COM’s, and each school offers programs, activities, and services to acknowledge your continued loyalty and support.
COM’s are looking for enthusiastic alumni, to assist in:
- Promoting osteopathic education
- Contributing and participating in educating medical students and graduates
- Attending the annual CME/alumni conference
- Attending state and national osteopathic conventions and alumni activities
- Developmental support
Osteopathic Family Physicians must strive to promote the advancement of our COM’s through networking and developmental support.
Take those first steps toward an exciting new phase in your professional and personal life by volunteering . . . To find out what volunteer opportunities are available click here for a list of each COM’s alumni office, and choose the Alumni Office link underneath your college. Send the alumni office an email communicating your interest to participate; including how much or how little time you have available. Your knowledge, experience, and passion are needed.
Drug News
FDA OKs 1st Alzheimer's Skin Patch
The FDA has approved the Exelon Patch, the first skin patch for the treatment of mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease. Novartis says that the FDA approved Exelon Patch based on results from an international study that included nearly 1,200 patients with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease. The patients took Exelon capsules, wore the Exelon patch, or got a placebo treatment. "Exelon Patch showed similar efficacy to the highest doses of Exelon capsules and the recommended dose (9.5 milligrams per 24 hours) was generally well tolerated by patients," says Novartis.
At higher-than-recommended doses, the patch is associated with nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, appetite loss, and weight loss, notes Novartis
Xolair Gets 'Black Box' Warning
Asthma Drug's Packaging Warns of Potentially Severe Allergic Reaction
The asthma drug Xolair has a new "black box" warning about severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction (anaphylaxis).
In February, the FDA requested Xolair's maker, Genentech, to put the boxed warning on Xolair. Now, those warnings have been added to Xolair's packaging. Black box warnings are the FDA's sternest warning for prescription drug labels.
The new warning notes reports of anaphylaxis in patients taking Xolair. Those reports include new users of Xolair and patients who have been taking the asthma drug for longer than one year, according to the FDA. The FDA notes that due to the risk of anaphylaxis, Xolair should only be administered to patients under direct medical supervision by health care workers who are aware of Xolair's anaphylaxis risk, monitor patients taking Xolair, and are prepared to treat anaphylaxis.
DO Advocacy Action Alerts
Support the Delivery of Quality Health Care in Rural Areas
Ask Your Representative to Co-Sponsor the "H-CARE Act of 2007"
Reps. Earl Pomeroy (D-ND) and Greg Walden (R-OR) are preparing to introduce the “Health Care Access and Rural Equity (H-CARE) Act of 2007” to address barriers to quality health care by recognizing the unique characteristics of health care delivery in rural areas and assisting rural health care providers in their efforts to continue to provide quality care to rural Americans.
This comprehensive, bipartisan legislation helps to stabilize elements of our nation’s rural health care infrastructure and correct deficiencies that jeopardize vulnerable rural health care systems and beneficiaries nationwide. ...
Take Action Now
Physicians Face 9.9% Cut in Reimbursements for 2008
Tell Congress That They Must Replace the Flawed SGR Formula This Year!
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services recently announced that Medicare physician payment rates would be reduced by 9.9 percent in 2008 under current law. Additionally, CMS projected cumulative reductions in Medicare physician payment rates of nearly 40 percent by the year 2015. These successive annual reductions are due to a statutory formula governing annual Medicare payment updates that is broken beyond repair. The current system is having a disastrous effect upon beneficiary access to care and physicians’ willingness to participate in the Medicare program. ...
Take Action Now
Looking for the Perfect Fit –
ACOFP’s Career Center Can Find It.
ACOFP Career Center is your resource for making online employment connections in the fields of osteopathic medicine. To find a job, or fill a position, visit ACOFP CareerCenter today.
Current CareerCenter Job Postings
Urgent Care Physician in St. John's Express Care - Missouri
Salary: Open
Type: Full Time - Experienced
Seeking experienced, self-motivated, and congenial Board Certified Family Practice physician who desires an urgent care setting.
Two NEW freestanding facilities located in high traffic, highly visible locations.
Provide primary care services on an express care basis including diagnostic radiology and moderate complexity lab services.
Cross-trained support staff to handle front office and nursing responsibilities.
Established relationship with medical staff at a local 367-bed regional tertiary medical center with Level II trauma and med flight services offering the full spectrum of primary care, occupational medicine, and subspecialty support.
Solid hourly compensation with a comprehensive benefit package; including paid malpractice insurance.
Flexibility in scheduling to allow you to enjoy a busy practice AND support a quality of life.
NO CALL OR INPATIENT RESPONSIBILITIES!
NOTES: Employer will assist with relocation costs
Apply online at http://careercenter.acofp.org/jobdetail.cfm?job=2487152.32
Family Practice Physician in Largo, Florida
Salary: Open
Type: Full Time - Experienced
Our Family Doctors is a physician-owned multi-site group located in the Tampa Bay area and has an immediate opening in our Largo office for a full-time physician with a specialty in family practice. This well-established office requires an energetic, dedicated practitioner with a "team-player" attitude. The ideal candidate will have experience in a busy family practice setting as well as managing patients in the hospital. Managed Care experience is a plus. This position includes rotating on-call coverage. Competitive salary and a generous benefit package are available.
Our tag line of "Quality healthcare from the heart" speaks to the goal of our organization to provide high quality health care to our patients with a sincere and caring attitude.
Forward your CV to Teresa King, RN, Practice Administrator via fax at 727-587-6944 or by email at TKingOFD@tampabay.rr.com
Requirements:
Licensed Physician (Florida license a plus); Board Certified in Family Practice; Office experience preferred.
NOTES:US Residents Only
Apply online at http://careercenter.acofp.org/jobdetail.cfm?job=2586579.32
Traditional Family Medicine in Kansas
Salary: Open
Type: Full Time - Entry Level
Seeking a physician who has a desire and passion for rural medicine and wants to make a difference in the health care of this community and its service area. Existing practice to be handed over to an energetic, confident family practice physician. Experienced manager, nursing and office staff readily in place.
Traditional practice heavily outpatient with inpatient practice supported by local 25-bed medical facility conveniently located across the street from the office setting. Excellent specialty support and networking in this group practice of over 110 providers representing 19 specialties.
Requirements:
BC/BE Family Medicine
NOTES: US Residents Only
Apply online at http://careercenter.acofp.org/jobdetail.cfm?job=2586316.32
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