November Highlights
View Resident Ebulletin Archives Residency Program Directory - Revamped to be Faster and Easier to Use The 'Guide to Selecting an Osteopathic Family Practice Residency Program', now in its second edition, helps students identify the locations, scope of training provided, salaries and benefits and contact information for more than 100 osteopathic family practice residency programs around the country. Beyond the comprehensive demographic information, it provides the rationale for pursuing osteopathic training and information on how to participate in the match process. Use the newly updated 'Residency Program Directory' to research programs that are of interest to you. The Resident Recruiter contact information is listed under each program, for easy access to students looking for answers to their questions. Note: Strongest Links Renamed Resident Recruiters. The ACOFP Resident Committee has renamed the Strongest Link program - Resident Recruiters. The committee feels that Resident Recruiters better describes their duties as their mission is to go out and recruit students into family medicine or their program. Introducing ACOFP’s Newest Member Benefit The ACOFP Osteopathic Multi Media Resource Center is a rich educational resource for recommendations on relevant blogs, PDA software, podcasts, and wikis for osteopathic family physicians, residents, and students. Osteopathic Blog Resources Osteopathic PDA Software Resources Osteopathic Podcast Resources Osteopathic Wiki Resources Call for Poster Presentations On behalf of the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians (ACOFP) and its Osteopathic Clinical Research Committee, we are asking Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine, Students, Family Practice Residents and Faculty Members to participate in the Poster Presentations during the ACOFP 45th Annual Convention & Exhibition on March 12-16, 2008 at the Hyatt Regency Denver Colorado Convention Center in Denver, Colorado. For more information contact Patricia Turnipseed at (800) 509-9205 or by e-mail at residencyprograminfo@acofp.org. Writing Competition for Residents Namey/Burnett Preventive Medicine Writing Award Competition 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 The osteopathic journal written for, by and about osteopathic family physicians. There is no place else you can get this information. This Month’s OFP News Must Reads Using Osteopathy in the Diagnosis of Peptic Ulcer Disease - This case study illustrates the role of an osteopathic physician in both diagnosing and treating peptic ulcer disease. An osteopathic perspective was utilized while obtaining the patient history and in formulating the diagnosis of peptic ulcer disease. In the course of treatment, this case study demonstrates the effective implementation of an osteopathic approach combined with conventional medicine. Health Care Choices for Low-Income Chinese Patients - In the United States, Chinese immigrants continue to use traditional Chinese medicine along with Western medicine. Complex patterns of use depend on beliefs about the therapeutic qualities of each system and vary by demographic characteristics within immigrant populations. This study explores the use of traditional Chinese medicine and Western medicine among low-income Chinese patients in an urban community health center. PDA Software Podcasts & Osteopathic Medicine - Content designed specifically for the osteopathic community is flourishing as osteopathic family physicians embrace PDA's and podcasts. Download the full October 2007 Issue Download the October 2007 CME Quiz ACOFP CME Supplement
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 Physician in NJ - South River Family Practice Physician in NY - Watertown ACOFP Values Residents’ Input and Feedback |
