Family Medicine
The American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians (ACOFP) offers a diverse range of educational sessions covering innovative topics in Family Medicine. As Family Medicine plays a crucial role in healthcare, ACOFP ensures that its members are equipped with the latest knowledge and skills in the field. In collaboration with sister societies, ACOFP also provides interdisciplinary education, allowing healthcare professionals to learn from and collaborate with colleagues from different disciplines. With a focus on comprehensive and holistic healthcare, ACOFP is dedicated to advancing the practice of Family Medicine and promoting excellence in patient care.
OMT Next Level: Concussion and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
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Perform targeted osteopathic structural and neurologic assessments for patients presenting with concussion and traumatic brain injury Apply appropriate osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) techniques, including cranial, cervical, and lymphatic approaches, to address dysfunction and support recovery Differentiate common post-concussive and vestibular symptom patterns to inform clinical decision-making and OMT selection Integrate OMT into patient-centered management plans to improve balance, reduce symptom burden, and enhance functional outcomes
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Emerging Hot Topics in Medicine: Tick-Borne Illnesses, Teplizumab for T1D, Measles, Asthma, and More
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Apply current evidence-based recommendations for the diagnosis, management, and prevention of emerging infectious diseases relevant to family medicine, including tick-borne illnesses and measles Identify appropriate candidates for new and evolving therapies in primary care, including teplizumab for delaying progression to clinical type 1 diabetes and updated guideline-directed asthma management Integrate recent clinical guideline updates and landmark evidence into everyday family medicine practice to improve patient care and health outcomes
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Menopause and Hormone Replacement Therapy
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Describe the diagnostic criteria and clinical presentation of perimenopause and menopause, including the hormonal and physiological changes that distinguish these transitions from other conditions in the differential. Identify evidence-based candidates for hormone replacement therapy based on current guidelines, symptom presentation, and individual risk factors, including contraindications requiring further workup or specialist referral. Apply evidence-based prescribing strategies for hormone replacement therapy, including formulation and route selection, to safely initiate or manage treatment in a family medicine setting.
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The Door Handle Diagnosis: Navigating Last-Minute Patient Concerns Without Derailing the Visit
ACOFP and ACOEP OMT Next Level: Systemic Conditions
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Discuss OMM diagnoses and treatment in a case-based format Demonstrate appropriate OMT techniques for specific ENT, Pulmonology, GI and GU conditions Summarize absolute and relative contraindications of utilizing OMT techniques in systemic conditions
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UTI at the Point of Care: Diagnostic and Treatment
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Differentiate uncomplicated UTI (uUTI) from asymptomatic bacteriuria, complicated UTI (cUTI), and pyelonephritis using current evidence-based guideline criteria. Select evidence-based, guideline-concordant, treatment regimens, including novel agents, for uUTI, considering local resistance patterns and antimicrobial stewardship principles. Apply risk-based stratification for uUTIto optimize therapy or determine when to obtain urine cultures Develop patient-centered strategies that reduce the multifaceted burden of uUTIs on patients and the healthcare system, promoting holistic management and improved outcomes.
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The Evolving Landscape of Peptide-Based Therapies
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Describe what constitutes a peptide Evaluate which peptides are currently legal to prescribe Summarize the evolving landscape of peptides
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Rapid OMT Protocols for the Busy Family Medicine Physician
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Recognize the opportunity to incorporate osteopathicevaluation and treatment to common FM compliants. Recall autonomic nervous system, lymphatic and biomechanical applications to common FM complaints Practice utilizing, coding and billing for OMT in a busy office setting. Overcome barriers to utilizing OMT in your practice.
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OMT Next Level: OMT and Exercise Prescription
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Explain the importance of providing patient with exercises following OMT. Utilize special tests to aid in the diagnosis of somatic dysfunction. Identify key anatomical structures contributing to somatic dysfunction. Instruct a patient on home exercises and stretching following OMT.
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The Preparticipation Physical Evaluation, 6th Edition Update
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Review updates published withing the contents of the The Preparticipation Physical Evaluation (PPE) Monograph, 6th Edition. Review risk of pre-existing conditions or hidden medical issues (cardiac or structural abnormalities). Summarize eligibility criteria within medical clearance and recommend appropriate sports-specific accommodations or restrictions. Focus on injury prevention, evaluation, and addressing risk factors for orthopedic injuries. Promote wellness and address general health topics, including mental health, nutrition, and safe lifestyle behaviors.
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Cardiac Clearance for Sports Participation
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Amenorrhea as a Vital Sign: A Sports Medicine, Neuropsychology, and Nervous System Approach to Athlete Health
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From Detection to Intervention: A Practical Approach to Lipoprotein(a) in Primary Care
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Recognize the clinical significance of elevated Lp(a) as an independent, genetically determined CV risk factor to support patient understanding and shared decision making. Determine appropriate use of Lp(a) test, including universal once-in-a-lifetime testing and targeted testing of high-risk individuals. Incorporate Lp(a) testing into CV risk assessment, despite the absence of currently approved Lp(a)- lowering therapies. Develop treatment and referral strategies for patients with elevated Lp(a) by optimizing CV risk reduction and coordinating care with appropriate specialists.
OMT Next Level: Pediatrics
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Discuss the osteopathic approach to pediatric patients throughout grown and development and how it may differ from the approach taken with adult patients. Describe how to engage pediatric patients and their caregivers in their care. Describe the unique challenges that may be encountered in treating different populations of pediatric patients related to behaviors, medical diagnosis, and abilities. Explain how the anatomy of pediatric patients differs throughout growth and development from adult patients and how this may impact the choice of osteopathic technique utilized Describe different patient presentations of the pediatric population that may be helped with osteopathic manipulative treatment. Demonstrate osteopathic techniques applied to infants, toddlers and adolescents for a variety of patient presentations.
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Making the Move to Once-Weekly Basal Insulin: Bridging Evidence and Everyday Care to Simplify Diabetes Management
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Compare the mechanisms and pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic properties of once weekly and once daily basal insulins to anticipate their potential clinical use. Interpret the efficacy and safety data for emerging once weekly basal insulins and apply this knowledge to anticipate their potential role in managing type 2 diabetes. Develop individualized evidence-based treatment plans for patients with type 2 diabetes who require basal insulin that incorporates best practices for initiation, dosing, and titration.
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Your Practical Comprehensive Guide to Obstructive Sleep Apnea
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Discuss the importance of diagnosing obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), including its relationship to disease-associated complications. Screen patients for and diagnose OSA using evidence-based guideline recommendations. Develop guideline-directed obesity management plans for patients with OSA as part of an evidence-based OSA treatment strategy. Monitor treatment for OSA and modify therapy, as appropriate.
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Beyond the Basics: Neurodiversity-Affirming Care and Complex ADHD Management in Primary Care
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Recognize the major categories of neurodivergence encountered in a primary care practice. Individualize ADHD pharmacotherapy treatment for neurodivergent patients. Explain why screening and treating ADHD in all children and caregivers improves outcomes for the whole family.
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FOODRX: The Power of Policy in the Prescription Pad
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Mastering Obesity Care: Evidence-Based Strategies from First Visit to Maintenance
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Effectively communicate with patients the medical rationale for treating obesity as a chronic disease requiring long-term care Develop a structured approach to establishing obesity management plans with patients. Select appropriate assessment tools for use in treatment plans for patients with overweight or obesity. Apply evidence-based dose titration protocols and side effect management strategies to the care plan for a patient with overweight or obesity who is utilizing anti-obesity medications. Design a long-term management plan for patients with overweight or obesity who have achieved initial weight loss goals.
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GLP-1 Medications: Risks, Side Effects, and Clinical Considerations
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Critically appraise the evidence supporting current and emerging pharmacologic and procedural therapies for obesity, with emphasis on GLP-1 receptor agonists therapies. Recognize and manage the common, serious, and emerging adverse effects of GLP-1–based therapies, incorporating patient-specific risk factors into clinical decision-making. Identify barriers to effective obesity treatment—including medication access, adherence, cost, and healthcare disparities—and develop practical strategies to improve equitable patient care.
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Optimizing Muscle and Bone Health During GLP-1 Treatment: A Lifestyle Medicine Approach to GLP-1 Success
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Beyond "Exercise More": Writing an Exercise Prescription for Patients Using GLP-1 Therapy
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Nutrition Across the Lifespan
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Describe the changing nutritional requirements across key stages of life, including infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood, pregnancy, and older adulthood Identify nutrition-related risk factors that contribute to chronic disease development throughout the lifespan Apply evidence-based nutrition recommendations to support growth, health maintenance, and healthy aging in diverse patient populations