April Highlights
Residents Revel in Education and Fun During ACOFP Convention
Residents earned prizes, improved medical skills (and their golf swing) plus attended numerous education opportunities during the 44th Annual ACOFP Convention & Exhibition in Kissimmee, Florida. The Business of Medicine for Residents and Young Physicians lecture series presented seven key lectures focusing on skill improvement (such as OMM demonstrations), how to increase reimbursement, how to choose a practice site, and how to negotiate a contract.
When the residents weren’t expanding their knowledge there was plenty of fun to be had at the Young Physicians Welcome Reception for residents and at the Auxiliary Golf Outing, where residents played a round of golf on their sponsor.
Residents awarded prizes in annual Namey/Burnett Preventive Medicine Writing Competition awarded in Kissimmee, Florida.
Adrian T. Harvey, DO, a resident at BroMenn Regional Center, Normal, Illinois was awarded First Prize for his submission tot the Namey/Burnett Preventive Medicine Writing competition titled Weight Loss for Life.
The Namey/Burnett Preventive Medicine Writing awards were presented as part of the Preventive Medicine & Medical Preparedness Committee Lecture given Saturday March 17, 2006 during the ACOFP 44th Annual Convention & Exhibition in Kissimmee, Florida. The competition honors the best preventive medicine papers submitted by osteopathic medical students, interns and residents.
The competition’s Second Prize was awarded to Christine T. Geronimo, DO, a resident at the Department of Family Practice. Good Samaritan Hospital, West Islip, New York, for her submission titled The Use of Osteopathic Manipulation in the Prevention of Otitis Media.
Third Prize was awarded to Dmitriy M. Pelishev, DO, TCOM, Henry Ford Bi-County Hospital Department of Family Medicine, Detroit, Michigan for his work titled Fasting Plasma Glucose Obtained via Home Testing Glucose Monitoring (H-FPG) as a New Screening Tool for Diabetes Mellitus.
The Fourth Annual Namey/Burnett Preventive Medicine Writing Awards will be presented at the ACOFP’s 45th Annual Convention & Exhibition in Denver, Colorado in March, 2008. The awards include cash prizes and the first place winner receives airfare and lodging expense reimbursement to attend the convention and present his winning paper. Family practice residents, interns and osteopathic medical students are urged to participate in the contest.
For more information regarding the competition, please refer to the guidelines posted on the ACOFP web site or call Rich Niebrzydowski at 800-509-9265.
Q&A with New Resident Board Member
Rebeccah R. Rodriguez, DO rrodriguez@atsu.edu
KCOM/John C. Lincoln Health Network
Q. Why do you want to serve on this board at this time?
A. The ACOFP Resident Board of Governors position has been a dream of mine since I began medical school. I have had strong mentors (colleagues and physicians) at KCOM, Missouri ACOFP and Arizona ACOFP that have made a lifelong impression about being passionate and active within the osteopathic profession. At this time, I feel that I have had many opportunities to serve within “The Family” and learn about the ACOFP goals and governing structure. I am at a point in my training that allows me to be right in the center of gaining knowledge from the student, resident and practicing physicians in order to achieve the goals of the ACOFP Board and personal goals for resident physicians.
Q. What do you expect to contribute to ACOFP and the residents as a member of the Board?
A. I will contribute past experience within the organization, hard work to achieve this year’s goals of the ACOFP Board and osteopathic residents, a listening ear for the residents to express their ideas and concerns, a determined attitude to improve our current residencies, and commitment to the osteopathic Family Medicine Community.
Q. What do you want to get out of being on the board?
A. I would like to gain more knowledge from “The Pioneers” of the organization on current medical issues that will affect me in the future, learn how to lobby to politicians and within the AOA, learn about the criteria that the ACOFP uses for one to be an ACOFP Fellow and a practicing physician on the Board of Governors (as this would be two of my future goals), and build lifelong relationships with the physicians I have looked up to since I began medical school.
Q.What do you want to achieve for residents during your time on the board?
A. Working with the ACOFP Board, I hope to accomplish the objectives below:
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Improve the quality of current osteopathic Family Medicine Residencies by working with the ACOFP Board to strengthening standards within all programs and create continuity amongst all osteopathic family medicine residency programs.
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Boost the morale and change osteopathic medical students’ perception of Family Medicine using the Strongest Link Residents, ACOFP Board, and Student ACOFP Board of Governors Member-Sara James. I hope to re-inspire our students to choose Osteopathic Family Medicine programs.
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Work in conjunction with the ACOFP Residents Committee to establish an honorable perception of the Strongest Link Resident at each program and create responsibilities for this position, as it is a significant contribution that Strongest Link Residents are making to both the osteopathic medical students and their residency programs.
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Help osteopathic residents who have chosen allopathic residencies to get back into “The Family.” This will be accomplished by working with the AOA, ACOFP Board, and Strongest Link Residents to help make the process easier and clearer.
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acofp.org Online Directory - An easy to use resource tool
What is the Online Membership Directory?
It is a searchable database of the ACOFP Membership that enables you to communicate directly via email with other members and make updates in your own personal record.
There are four search criteria available:
- Member Name
- City/State/Zip
- Medical School
- ACOFP Fellows
The search will return an ACOFP member detail that includes:
- Name
- Address
- City, State, Zip
- Phone
- Fax
- Email
- Medical School
- Member Type (Student, Resident . . etc.)
Who has access to the Online Membership Directory?
Access to the online ACOFP Member Directory is a benefit of being an ACOFP Member. Members can search the full database of current members, and update their own information at any time.
What is the importance of ACOFP members updating their listing information?
The Online Membership Directory is a valuable tool to increase exposure and an opportunity to effectively network with fellow OFP’s. The thoroughness and accuracy of the information contained in the Online Membership Directory is crucial.
Updating your membership information 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
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 Virginia
Type: Full Time - Entry Level
Immediate job opening at thriving family practice in beautiful south central Virginia. Benefits of hometown atmosphere in close proximity to Greensboro, NC, Raleigh- Durham,NC and Roanoke,Virginia. Competitive salary with excellent benefits. No call . Outpatient only.
Requirements: Licensed Physician
NOTES: Employer will assist with relocation costs
Apply online at http://careercenter.acofp.org/jobdetail.cfm?job=2523148.32
Diabetes Fellow (Start date 7/1/08) in Athens, Ohio
Type: Part Time - Experienced
The Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine is seeking an osteopathic physician for a clinical fellowship in Diabetes Management. The candidate must have completed residency training in Family Practice, Internal Medicine, or Pediatrics and have a special interest in diabetes including clinical practice, teaching and research in diabetes. The candidate will gain expertise in the treatment of adults and children with diabetes and its related conditions. By July 31, 2007, please apply online at http://careercenter.acofp.org/jobdetail.cfm?job=2521211.32
Family Physician in Galion, Ohio
Type: Full Time - Entry Level
- Mainly ambulatory care, some hospital work if desired. Hospitalist available.
- No OB
- Sign-on bonus
- Student loan repayment
- Salary, $140-160K
- 5 weeks vac/CME, medical, disability, 403b
- 1 hour to Columbus, 1 ½ to Cleveland
Requirements: FP BE/BC
NOTES: 2 openings. International Candidates Will Be Considered. Employer will assist with relocation costs.
Apply online at http://careercenter.acofp.org/jobdetail.cfm?job=2524483.32
HOLISTIC DO or MD in Cincinnati, Ohio
Type: Full Time - Experienced
Holistic DO or MD Needed – for successful, groundbreaking Wellness Center located in Cincinnati, OH. A leader in providing innovative therapies for body and mind, we need a patient focused team player with some Holistic experience who has a passion for natural health and is dedicated to changing the way medicine is practiced. The ideal candidate will be BC/BE in Family Practice. You must have a thirst for knowledge that knows no limits. Excellent compensation and benefit plan with potential partnership. Learn more about us at www.colecenter.com.
Apply online at http://careercenter.acofp.org/jobdetail.cfm?job=2528849.32
Family Medicine Faculty Physicians in Oceanside, New York
Type: Full Time - Experienced
South Nassau Communities Hospital has 2 academic faculty positions available in the Allopathic Family Medicine Residency Program. This Program is free standing and has been accredited for more than 20 years. Responsibilities include teaching, precepting, direct patient care (out-patient and in-patient), on-call duties and administrative duties. One position will also serve as an Osteopathic Program Director. South Nassau Communities Hospital is located in Oceanside, Long Island, New York. Oceanside is a picturesque community close to beaches and recreational venues and 45 minutes to the attractions of New York City. For immediate consideration, please apply online at: www.southnassau.org. EOE
Requirements:
Requirements for both positions include board certification and a minimum of 2 years academic experience. Part time and full time applicants will be considered. Bilingual in Spanish a plus.
NOTES: 2 openings
Apply online at http://careercenter.acofp.org/jobdetail.cfm?job=2531241.32
Family physician in South River, New Jersey
Type: Full Time - Entry Level
Busy family practice in central NJ seeks BC/BE family physician. Expanding practice, excellent growth opportunity. Full benefits.
Apply online at http://careercenter.acofp.org/jobdetail.cfm?job=2532681.32 |
