March Highlights
Steven F. Rubin, DO, FACOFP dist., Inaugurated as ACOFP President During 44th Annual Convention & Exhibition
 Steven F. Rubin, DO, FACOFP dist., was inaugurated as President of the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians for 2007-2008 during ACOFP’s 44th Annual Convention & Exhibition in Kissimmee, Florida on Saturday, March 17, 2007.
In his inauguration remarks, Dr. Rubin emphasized the significant and unique contributions that osteopathic family medicine can make toward patient care in the United States.
“This is such an interesting and important time in the history of osteopathic medicine, and in particular, for osteopathic family physicians,” Dr. Rubin said. “There is a growing need for family physicians in the U.S., and more osteopathic family physicians are graduating from medical school than ever before. Our task is to help prepare them not for today’s health care environment, but for the health care environment 10, 15 and even 20 years from now. We need to prepare them to meet those unknown challenges, and to encourage the leader within that resides in all of our members.”
A Board-certified family physician since 1986, Dr. Rubin is a graduate of the Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kirksville, Missouri. Dr. Rubin received his Board certification in 1987, recertified in 1995 and in 2004. He received the designation of ACOFP Fellow in 1992, and received his designation of Distinguished ACOFP Fellow by in the inaugural presentation of this award in 2004.
More convention highlights coming in next month's ACOFP e-Newsletter.
Student Loan Management Tips – ACOFP Membership Provides Options
You are ready to start your career as a family physician, but do you have a plan to manage the debt you incurred during medical school on a resident’s salary? Not to worry, ACOFP and College Loan Corporation have designed a list of tips to help you create a debt-management plan for your first years as a physician.
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OFPNews
 The osteopathic journal written for, by and about osteopathic family physicians. There is no place else you can get this information.
This Month’s OFPNews Must Read
Is Pay For Performance Really Fair to Health Care Providers?
Effect of Insurance Type and Patient Compliance on Control of Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Diabetic Patients
Download the March, 2007 Issue
Practice Management Resources – ACOFP Helps Businesses Thrive
ACOFP is committed to providing the information that osteopathic family physician’s and their administrators need to help their practices thrive. The information provided below focuses on delivering “how to advice” to provide high-quality care, increase patient satisfaction, and improve your medical practice profitability.
Osteopathic Forms Central
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Osteopathic Practice Management Article Library
Guides, tools and resources covering a wide spectrum of business issues associated with running and working in an osteopathic medical practice.
Patient Education Brochure
These easy-to-read brochures are invaluable aids to educate your patients on the benefits of osteopathic treatment.
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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
Family Practice Physician in Phoenix Arizona
Spectrum Healthcare Resources (SHR) is currently recruiting for a Full-Time Family Practice Physician to provide services in an outpatient setting at Luke Air Force Base in Phoenix, Arizona.
No Call/Holidays/Weekends • Excellent Reimbursement Rate • Monday-Friday, 7:30-4:30 Schedule.
Apply online at http://careercenter.acofp.org/jobdetail.cfm?job=2502334.32
Family Practice Physician in Fort Riley, Kansas
Spectrum Healthcare Resources (SHR) is currently recruiting for a Full-Time Family Practice Physician to provide services at Ft. Riley in Junction City, Kansas. With SHR, you will enjoy a Supportive Team Environment where you will find yourself and your skills appreciated, respected and valued. In addition, you will enjoy: • Malpractice 100% Covered • Excellent Reimbursement Rate • Monday-Friday, 7:30-4:30 Schedule • State-of-the-Art Facility
Apply online at http://careercenter.acofp.org/jobdetail.cfm?job=2502464.32
Academic Family Medicine in Midwest
Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences seeks a fulltime faculty member in the Department of Family Medicine. Specific questions may be directed to Lori A. Boyajian-O’Neill, FAOASM, FACOFP, Chair, Family Medicine, 1-800-234-4847, ext. 2365 or 816-283-2365, lboyajian@kcumb.edu.
Apply online at http://careercenter.acofp.org/jobdetail.cfm?job=2505483.32
Family Practice Physician in Anchorage, Alaska
Salary: Starting at 132,000.00
Type: Full Time - Entry Level
Clinic: •Work Monday through Friday with the occasional evening and Saturday
• No call
• Patient panels of approximately 1100-1200 – OB optional, pays more
• Your own full time RN Case Manager and Certified Medical Assistant
Apply online at http://careercenter.acofp.org/jobdetail.cfm?job=2505631.32 |
