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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...
Review the criteria for nomination of the Resident Academic Member of the ACOFP Board, then review the Resident Academic Board member responsibilities and submit the application with a one page personal letter of interest and current CV no later than August 17, 2007.
Download an Application 
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.
- Talk about the value of participating in an osteopathic family practice residency to students inquiring about training at your program
- Share your knowledge about your program's training curriculum and options for a family practice rotation
- Respond to student telephone or e-mail inquires within 48 hours
- Meet with students considering the program or arrange for another resident to meet with them
- Have your contact information listed online in the ACOFP Guide to Selecting an Osteopathic Family Practice and Manipulative Treatment Residency Program
It's that easy! Just tell your Program Director that you would like to represent your program as an ACOFP Strongest Link mentor.
Download a volunteer form
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.
Namey/Burnett Preventive Medicine Writing Award Competition
The ACOFP Preventive Medicine and Medical Preparedness Committee is pleased to announce the annual Namey/Burnett Preventive Medicine Writing Award competition to honor the best preventive medicine papers submitted by Osteopathic medical students, interns or residents and fellows.
The First Prize winner will receive $500 award, plaque of recognition, round trip airfare to the ACOFP Annual Convention & Exhibition, three nights lodging at the Convention Headquarters Hotel, and the winner will present their paper as part of the Preventive Medicine and Medical Preparedness Committee Lecture. The Second and Third Prize winners will receive $250 award, plaque of recognition, and will have their paper read at the ACOFP Annual Convention & Exhibition.
Click here for complete details
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. 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.
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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