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Call for Physician Stories! Take Action! Drastic cuts in Medicare physician payments are scheduled for 2008. How will the 9.9 percent cut affect your practice? The ACOFP and the AOA want to know how the annual reimbursement cuts are impacting your ability to provide patient care. We are compiling physician comments and anecdotes to distribute to Congress. Unless they hear about your experiences as physicians and the effects these cuts are having on your patients and community, they will not see the urgency in our quest to reform the flawed sustainable growth rate (SGR) system. Your stories make an impact. Share them today! Support the "Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act" (H.R. 1093/S. 588) CMS Releases Educational Products for Physician Quality Reporting Initiative (PQRI) Professional Growth Opportunity – Become the 2008-2009 ACOFP Resident Academic Board Member Expand your professional opportunities by participating on the ACOFP Board of Governors. Many residents who have served as the Resident Academic Board Member did so to participate in developing ways to serve the needs of Resident Members and to involve Resident Members in ACOFP strategic initiatives and activities. Put your mark on the future of osteopathic medicine – serve as the 2008-2009 ACOFP Resident Academic Board Member. Applying is easy... Become a Strongest Link - Help Medical Students and Fellow Residents As a resident in osteopathic family medicine, here is your chance to help medical students and fellow residents learn about osteopathic family medicine and the ACOFP. The ACOFP Strongest Link mentor program enhances the education of medical students, inspiring many to become osteopathic family physicians while helping osteopathic family practice residency programs recruit the best candidates, ensuring the long-term health of our specialty. As an ACOFP Strongest Link mentor, you will automatically be seen as a leader within osteopathic family medicine. But based on your location, you may also get additional leadership opportunities. For instance, you may also be asked to accompany an ACOFP elected officer when speaking about osteopathic family medicine during medical school visits. And, you might even be invited to attend the ACOFP Annual Convention as our guest and speak with medical students at the event. Here is how ACOFP Strongest Links contribute your time and talents during the one-year volunteer term that runs from July to June.
It's that easy! Just tell your Program Director that you would like to represent your program as an ACOFP Strongest Link mentor. 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:
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. Brand New ACOFP Membership Benefit – The Prescriber’s Letter This is a trustworthy and useful service. It is worth your consideration.” The Prescriber’s Letter gives you 100% unbiased recommendations and advice you can trust on new developments in Drug Therapy. Plus your subscription includes:
Do not miss this brand new ACOFP Member-Benefit. ACOFP residents pay only $39! Go to www.prescribersletter.com/acofp to order or call 800-995-8712. Plus, ACOFP members receive the CME credits and PDA version free. Looking for the Perfect Fit – 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 - FPP in Colorado Springs, Colorado Type: Full Time - Experienced Opening for a permanent position as a full-time Family Practice Physician at Peterson Air Force Base in Colorado Springs, Colorado. This job offers great hours, Monday – Friday from 7:30am to 4:30pm. SHR is JCAHO certified and dedicates itself exclusively to supplying permanent civilian contracted medical professional for Military Treatment Facilities (MTF) located in the United States. SHR has a unique medical environment, working among the very best medical professionals, and caring for our military family. SHR services over 100 MTF sites and 15 VA clinics throughout the United States, and with over 2,500 health care professionals, SHR is the leader among organizations that provide physicians, clinical personnel, and management services to MTF sites. Requirements: Job Requirements: •BLS Required •ACLS Required •Board Certified or Board Eligible Apply online at http://careercenter.acofp.org/jobdetail.cfm?job=2574882.32 Family Physician in Danville, Virginia Salary: CompetitiveType: Temp to Full Time - Entry Level Solo Private practice needs a BC/BE Family physician, mid-level PA/FNP in an underserved area with LOAN REPAYMENT eligibility. Practice in Danville, VA about 45 minutes from Greensboro, NC and 1 hour from Raleigh-Durham. Requirements: BC/BE NOTES: 2 openings. International candidates will be considered. Employer will assist with relocation costs Apply online at http://careercenter.acofp.org/jobdetail.cfm?job=2578483.32 Family Physician in South River, New Jersey Salary: OpenType: 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=2554269.32 Urgent Care Physician in St. John's Express Care - Missouri Salary: OpenType: 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 ACOFP Values Residents’ Input and Feedback |
