April Highlights

• ACOFP Recognizes Student Chapters For Service Projects and Programs
• ACOFP Auxiliary Funds Twenty-Five $1,000  Scholarships for Deserving Students
• Twenty-five $1000 Scholarships Available in 2008
• The Fourth Annual Namey/Burnett Preventive Medicine Writing Awards
• Search for a Preceptor
• Strongest Link/Residency Program - NSUCOM/Duke/Southern Regional AHEC
• Office Max Partners with Medline and ACOFP
• acofp.org Online Directory - An easy to use resource tool

ACOFP Recognizes Student Chapters For Service Projects and Programs
An invigorating convention experience primes students to excel both  in the classroom and with their patients.

Students from 23 colleges of osteopathic medicine from around the country traveled to Kissimmee, Florida to participate in the ACOFP’s 44th Annual Convention & Exhibition from March 14-18, 2007.

Students learned OMM with hands on demonstrations, attended a Panel Discussion at which OMSII, OMSIII, OMSIV, and Strongest Link Residents answered many of their professional and personal questions about school, family and the practice of osteopathic medicine.   They also attended the annual Osteopathic Residency Program Fair that showcased most of the AOA- accredited residency programs, enjoyed Fun Night at the House of Blues, and watched ACOFP governance in action during the two Congress of Delegates sessions.

The Exhibit Hall provided students the opportunity to view the future.  Pharmaceutical companies presented details on the newest drugs available to treat common and complicated illnesses.  Add to this the emerging technology exhibited, plus tools of the trade, and students benefited from a very valuable educational opportunity

Student Chapter Awards
Students were also on hand to applaud the recipients of the ACOFP 2006-07 Student Chapter Awards, presented during the Congress of Delegates held Saturday, March 17.

 
ACOFP 2006-07 Student Chapter Awards Winners
Pictured (l. to r.) WVSOM president-elect Teah Bayless, WUCOMP president, Jennifer Kwok, PCSOM president Erica Johnson, PCOM president Lauren Strohm, ACOFP president Steven F. Rubin, DO, FACOFP dist

Student chapter awards were as follows:

President’s Award (Includes $2,000 cash award)
Presented to: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Lauren Strohm, President, 2006-2007

A.T. Still Award (Includes $1,000 cash award)
Presented to: Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific
Jennifer Kwok, President, 2006-2007

Humanitarian Award (Includes $1,000 cash award)
Presented to: Pikeville College School of Osteopathic Medicine
Erica Johnson, President, 2006-2007

Communication Award (Including $1,000 cash award)
Presented to: West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
Gilbert C. Rice, President, 2006-2007

The Peer Recognition Award was presented to the Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine, Zachary A. Fowler, Chapter President, 2006-2007 following presentations by each chapter on their past year’s activities and voted on by two delegates from each chapter among the students present. 

A new slate of national student executive board officers was also elected. Chosen to serve during the 2007-08 year were :

Pictured left to right: Vice President Erica Lin Johnson, OMSII (PCSOM); President Lauren Strohm, OMSII (PCOM); ACOFP Board of Governors Student Member Sarah James, OMSIII (DMUOMC); Parliamentarian Andrew Gough, OMSI (KCOM); Secretary Heather Anne Jones, OMSII (MSUCOM)

Roberta A. Wattleworth, DO, FACOFP, MHA, MPH, continues to serve as National Student Advisor.

Funding for the student activities and programs at the convention was made possible by donations from the ACOFP Board of Governors, the Auxiliary of the ACOFP, and the ACOFP Education and Research Foundation.

ACOFP Auxiliary Funds Twenty-Five
$1,000  Scholarships for Deserving Students

The Auxiliary generously donated $25,000 for individual student scholarships for the year 2006-2007, and the Scholarship & Student Loan Committee received 60 applications.  The following students will each be receiving a $1,000 check:

Twenty-five $1000 Scholarships Available in 2008
Don’t miss your chance for $1,000.  The deadline to submit your Scholarship application is February 15, 2008.

Do It Now – Download and complete the application form, write the letter and send email requests for the recommendations. 
Download the Scholarship Application Form @ http://www.acofp.org/membership/students/downloads/scholarapp.pdf

The deadline to submit your application for one of the twenty-five $1,000 individual scholarships funded by the Auxiliary to the ACOFP is February 15, 2008. 

Any questions email tobik@acofp.org.

The Fourth Annual Namey/Burnett Preventive Medicine Writing Awards
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.

ACOFP National Registry of Osteopathic Family Physician Preceptors

Search for a board-certified osteopathic family physician for your family practice rotation by accessing the ACOFP Registry of Osteopathic Family Practice Preceptors.  The Preceptors in this database have provided detailed practice profile information that helps you locate a Preceptor based on the criteria most important to you.

Please Visit ACOFP’s Preceptor Search
Once you have located potential Preceptor(s) please contact them directly to set up the rotation. If you have any questions, please contact tobik@acofp.org.

Strongest Link/Residency Program Profile

NSUCOM/Duke/Southern Regional AHEC
Program #: 167087
Program Description: You can go anywhere from here...but we'd like you to stay!
If you are a medical student looking for a great place to work and grow, you've found it! This section covers specific information on the Duke/Southern Regional AHEC Family Medicine Residency Program. The  program operates a model family practice in which faculty and residents participate. Residents, faculty, and staff are organized into teams responsible for patient health care. Each team has nine examining rooms, a faculty office, a nursing station, and a dictation room. Leading each team is a full-time faculty family physician, who is available for advice and instruction.
If you're a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, we have the first approved DO residency in the state.

Location: Fayetteville, North Carolina
Fayetteville, N.C. is the home of the U.S. Army's Fort Bragg, from where thousands of elite paratroopers deploy on missions to the world's hot spots.  Fayetteville was one of only 10 cities in the United States in 2001 to receive the coveted "All-America City" award from the National Civic League. 

The Airborne and Special Operations Museum in the downtown area has only been open for a year and is already the most visited attraction in North Carolina. Other areas of interest include Fayetteville’s Botanical Gardens, the Museum of the Cape Fear, as well as Fort Bragg, where on certain days you can actually watch parachute training jumps. We also have all the shopping, lodging and restaurant choices of metropolitan areas. We’re just a short stop off Interstate 95, about an hour from the South Carolina border.

Strongest Link: Erin Black DO.  She is available to answer your questions via e-mail at erin.black@sr-ahec.org 

View complete program descriptions including number of beds, stipend and vacation days (http://www.acofp.org/KSR_ResidentSearch_V1/ResidencySearch/ResPgmDetails.aspx?RecID=186)

OfficeMax Partners with Medline and ACOFP
Exclusive ACOFP members only pricing and free delivery.

Medline Industries, Inc the industry-leading manufacturer and distributor of healthcare products has partnered with OfficeMax and ACOFP to provide a true business solution for all of your product needs. 

OfficeMax.com now offers a complete range of innovative Medline products that ACOFP members can conveniently order with your office supplies.

It’s as simple as 1, 2, 3 . ..
1.  Go to www.officemaxcommerical.com and request a username/password.
2.  Login and search catalog. (Select Health & Safety for medical supplies.)
3.  Purchase items.

Download your ACOFP OfficeMax Digital Retail Connect Card today
ACOFP Members can simply print out their DRC Card and have it laminated for free at any OfficeMax store. Use your DRC Card to get office product discounts at all OfficeMax retail locations.

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:

1. Go to www.acofp.org
2. 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.
3. Once logged in, update your membership information on the left tool bar.

Update My Information