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.

ACOFP joined with several other groups including the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine in a letter to the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Energy and Commerce requesting funding be doubled for the National Health Service Corps. The increased funding would provide additional scholarships and for greater loan repayment. The letter specifically supported the “National Health Service Corps Scholarship and Loan Repayment Program Reauthorization Act of 2007” introduced by Rep. Bruce Braley (D-IA). The bill would postpone the October 1 elimination of a student loan repayment program that allowed residents to defer loan payment until completing their residency training. ACOFP will continue to work with Congress to ensure our students and residents are protected.
Track the progress of Rep. Bruce Bailey's Act

Search for an of Osteopathic Family Physician Preceptor

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.

ACOFP Preceptorship Program Evaluation now available online at http://www.acofp.org/preceptor/evaluation.aspx

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

Scholarships and Awards

Twenty-five $1000 Scholarships Available from ACOFP in 2008
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.
Download the Scholarship Application Form

Namey/Burnett Preventive Medicine Writing Award Competition
Click here for complete details

Spotlight on Resident Recruiter/Residency Program

Program # 126047
KCOM/John C. Lincoln Health Network
Located: Phoenix, Arizona
Program Description:

The program is unique in size and scope. Only four residents are chosen each year. With 12 residents it takes on a close-knit feel of an extended family. The size also allows faculty to give each resident personal attention, providing them with a comprehensive experience that makes them well equipped to care for their patients in a family medicine setting.

Resident Recruiter: Bethany Chernich DO is available to answer your questions via e-mail at bchernich@yahoo.com 
View complete program descriptions including number of beds, stipend and vacation days.

Deadline for Student Committee Applications is March 30, 2008

Remember – nominate dedicated, professional and productive students to guide our association in meeting the needs of our members by serving on ACOFP committees as student members. Submit a letter of interest with background information from each candidate no later than March 30, 2008 to Tobi Kelmer, Mgr. State & Student Chapter Relations via mail, e-mail or fax (847-228-9755).

Student Committee Application and Detailed Information on Committees

SAACOFP Student Board- Play a Part in the Future of Osteopathic Medicine

1. Determine if you meet the criteria for the position you are running for. 
2. Submission of official application, 1-2 page personal letter of interest and current CV no later than Friday, March 30, 2008 for election to the Board at the 2008 Annual Spring Meeting. Download 2008-2009 National Student Association of the ACOFP Executive Board of Officers application
3. Attend the 45h Annual Convention & Exhibition in Denver, Colorado. (March 12-16, 2008)

ACOFP Values Students’ Input and Feedback

Please e-mail us at tobik@acofp.org to provide news for upcoming issues of the Student E-Newsletter, along with your feedback regarding this E-newsletter.