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By Jan D. Zieren, DO, MPH, FACOFP
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June 3, 2009
Rheumatoid Arthitis CME Available Online at ACOFP
Earn 2 Category 2-B credit on Rheumatoid Arthitis in Primary Care. The focus of this activity is on the early and accurate recognition of rheumatoid arthritis (RA); selection of appropriate diagnostic tests; interpretation of results of the physical exam, history, and diagnostic tests; and prompt referral to a rheumatologist or other arthritis specialist. The CME is supported by an educational grant from Wyeth Pharmaceuticals. ACOFP members must register with MedPage Today to complete the CME.
July 20 is Deadline for Nominations for AOA Mentor of the Year
Mentors play an important role to the future of the osteopathic profession and the AOA Mentor of the Year program is a great way to recognize them. Visit DO-Online.org to nominate and recognize your mentors. Nomination submissions for the AOA 2009 Mentor of the Year award are being accepted through July 20, 2009.
Your Board of Governors Fired Up
 "What gets me fired up? Seeing the future of our profession. ACOFP has many programs showcasing the future of our profession, including the Student Association of the ACOFP and the New Physicians and Residents Committee. Students involved as National Leaders as well as our Chapter Officers show enthusiasm for all aspects of Osteopathic Family Medicine. Every month the National Student Board creates a newsletter showcasing one chapter that has gone above and beyond that month, as well as providing board review questions and tips and tricks for chapters struggling for membership. The New Physicians and Residents Committee promotes Resident Recruiters and their Family Medicine Programs to students throughout the country. These individuals are volunteers who really help get the student body excited about family medicine. I can't wait to see what lies ahead as the student leaders continue on their journey to become family physicians and new students step up to take their place!"
--Lynn M. Wilson, OMS IV, Student Academic Member to the ACOFP Board of Governors.
Florida's ACOFP has New Foundation
William H. Stager, DO, MS, FAAMA, FAAO, FACOFP and president of the Florida Society ACOFP has announced the approval by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) of the new Florida Society ACOFP Foundation (FSACOFP Foundation). Its goal to use this new foundation to provide more public outreach in Florida and nationally, as well as to house the current educational and public outreach activities. Good luck Florida!
Back to Campus
Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine ACOFP Student Chapter President Hope Vermaire, Vice President Jeffrey Magnatta; Secretary Alex Wagner and Treasurer Amandajo Sanders, participated in the state-wide Michigan Osteopathic Association Capital Hill House Call in March. Some of the issues discussed were: Medicare reimbursement, primary care shortage, and smoke-free Michigan workplaces. The students were paired up with physicians to meet with representatives.
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