American Board of Family Medicine

AAFP Welcomes Steven P. Furr, MD, FAAFP, As New President of American Academy of Family Physicians

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Monday, October 30, 2023

CHICAGO, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Steven P. Furr, MD, FAAFP, a family physician in Jackson, Alabama, today assumed the role of president of the American Academy of Family Physicians.

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  • CHICAGO, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Steven P. Furr, MD, FAAFP, a family physician in Jackson, Alabama, today assumed the role of president of the American Academy of Family Physicians.
  • As AAFP president, Furr will advocate on behalf of family physicians and patients across the country to inspire positive changes in the U.S. health care system.
  • "The AAFP has been a cornerstone in my family medicine career — one that has helped me gain immeasurable knowledge, experiences and the ability to connect with family physicians across the country," said Furr.
  • At the state chapter level, Furr has held various leadership roles in the Alabama Academy of Family Physicians, including chapter president and chairman of the board.

Annals of Family Medicine: International Group of Research Experts Establish Checklist Detailing Key Consensus Reporting Items for Primary Care Studies

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

PROVIDENCE, R.I., Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- An international group of leading primary care researchers has developed the first research reporting guideline for primary care: Consensus Reporting Items for Studies in Primary Care (CRISP) Checklist.

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  • PROVIDENCE, R.I., Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- An international group of leading primary care researchers has developed the first research reporting guideline for primary care: Consensus Reporting Items for Studies in Primary Care (CRISP) Checklist.
  • Built by and for the international, interdisciplinary community, it addresses the unique perspectives, approaches and research concerns of primary care.
  • The special report is titled, "Improving the Reporting of Primary Care Research: Consensus Reporting Items for Studies in Primary Care - the CRISP Statement."
  • The CRISP Checklist outlines 24 items that describe the research team, patients, study participants, health conditions, clinical encounters, care teams, interventions, study measures, care settings, and implementation of findings/results in primary care.

Annals of Family Medicine: Researchers Describe Clinical Experiences of Transgender People, Recommend Strategies to Reduce Negative Health Consequences

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Monday, September 18, 2023

A new paper published in the September/October 2023 issue of Annals of Family Medicine describes the clinical experiences of transgender people.

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  • A new paper published in the September/October 2023 issue of Annals of Family Medicine describes the clinical experiences of transgender people.
  • Study authors also present short-term and long-term strategies towards reducing oppression and its health consequences among this patient population.
  • "Understanding the experiences of transgender people when their gender identities are known to clinicians and the reasons transgender people may share, modify, or withhold information could yield important clinical insights," the authors write.
  • Annals of Family Medicine is a peer-reviewed, indexed research journal that provides a cross-disciplinary forum for new, evidence-based information affecting the primary care disciplines.

Medical Aesthetics Expert Dr. Michael Young Joins Exclusive Haute Beauty Network

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Thursday, August 31, 2023

DENVER, Aug. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- At Denver Wellness & Aesthetics Center, located in Littleton, Colorado, Dr. Michael Young believes that high-quality, effective healthcare is about empowering patients, and that begins with learning about their own health. As a board-certified family and lifestyle medicine physician, Dr. Young finds his greatest joy in practice is taking time to educate and collaborate with patients, helping each one achieve their healthiest lifestyle to maximize their quality of life.

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  • Dr. Michael Young joins the Haute Beauty Network as a medical aesthetics expert representing the Denver, CO market.
  • DENVER, Aug. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- At Denver Wellness & Aesthetics Center, located in Littleton, Colorado, Dr. Michael Young believes that high-quality, effective healthcare is about empowering patients, and that begins with learning about their own health.
  • Dr. Michael Young's goal is to provide the highest quality healthcare for all of his patients.
  • Dr. Young attended the University of Louisiana, where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Pre-Medicine and Chemistry.

The Inner Circle Acknowledges, Matthew A. T. Clarke, MD, MBA as a Top Pinnacle Professional for his contributions to the fields of Occupational and Environmental Medicine

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023

FOREST HILLS, N.Y., Aug. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Matthew A. T. Clarke, MD, MBA, is acknowledged as a Top Pinnacle Professional for his contributions to the fields of Occupational and Environmental Medicine.

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  • FOREST HILLS, N.Y., Aug. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Matthew A. T. Clarke, MD, MBA, is acknowledged as a Top Pinnacle Professional for his contributions to the fields of Occupational and Environmental Medicine.
  • Dr. Clarke attended Albany Medical College in 1996 where he earned a medical degree.
  • The doctor is board certified in family medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) and explained that the ABFM is a non-profit independent medical association of American physicians who practice family medicine and its sub-specialties.
  • In addition to his vocation, Dr. Clarke said that he greatly enjoys ministry at his church where he and his wife serve together.

Dr. Joshua Blomgren Named Head Team Physician for Benedictine University

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023

CHICAGO, Aug. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Joshua Blomgren , DO, a primary care sports medicine physician with Midwest Orthopaedics at RUSH (MOR), has been named head team physician for Benedictine University in Lisle, IL.

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  • CHICAGO, Aug. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Joshua Blomgren , DO, a primary care sports medicine physician with Midwest Orthopaedics at RUSH (MOR), has been named head team physician for Benedictine University in Lisle, IL.
  • Dr. Blomgren is an alumnus and former soccer player at the university.
  • He is currently the Chief Medical Officer and Head Team Physician for the Chicago Red Stars of the National Womens Soccer League, an official physician for the Chicago Marathon, and head team physician for Willowbrook High School.
  • He was a multi-sport athlete in high school and a soccer player at Benedictine University.

Annals of Family Medicine: Papers illustrate ways in which federal and insurance policies may negatively influence primary care practice

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023

ANN ARBOR, Mich., July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Two papers published in the July/August issue of Annals of Family Medicine address federal policy impact on Family Medicine practice.

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  • ANN ARBOR, Mich., July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Two papers published in the July/August issue of Annals of Family Medicine address federal policy impact on Family Medicine practice.
  • The first documents differences in how federal medical school loan repayment programs support doctors who want to practice in rural and underserved areas.
  • The second describes the impact of differences in insurance reimbursement rates for identical care based on specialty and the implications of these differences on patient access to care.
  • Complete editorial content and interactive discussion groups for each published article can be accessed free of charge on the journal's website, www.AnnFamMed.org .

The Inner Circle Acknowledges, Khaula Tauqeer, MD, MPH, as a Pinnacle Life Member for her contributions to the field of Family Medicine

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Wednesday, July 5, 2023

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J., July 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Khaula Tauqeer, MD, MPH, is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Life Member for her contributions to the field of Family Medicine.

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  • ATLANTIC CITY, N.J., July 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Khaula Tauqeer, MD, MPH, is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Life Member for her contributions to the field of Family Medicine.
  • She earned a Medical Degree from SUNY Downstate Medical School in Brooklyn, NY and completed a residency in Family Medicine at SUNY Stonybrook - Southampton Hospital.
  • Board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine, Dr. Tauqeer specializes in Family Medicine, providing a wide range of outpatient primary care services for patients from youths to elderly adults.
  • She is in practice at Stony Brook Southampton Hospital and is known for her compassionate care as a family physician.

Hundreds of Health Care Professionals to Gather at ABMS Conference 2023 to Improve Health Care

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Monday, July 3, 2023

The meeting will be held in-person with an option for virtual attendance for select sessions.

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  • The meeting will be held in-person with an option for virtual attendance for select sessions.
  • To register for ABMS Conference 2023, visit the conference web site .
  • This event is the premier conference on the certification of health care professionals with a focus on assessment, improvement, professionalism, and professional development.
  • Attendees will share innovative collaborations, evidence-based research, and best practices that accelerate the transformation of certification and the delivery of high-quality care.

The Inner Circle Acknowledges, Lagina R. Scott, MD as a Distinguished Healthcare Professional for her contributions as a Family Physician

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023

SAN DIEGO, June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Lagina R. Scott, MD, is acknowledged as a Distinguished Healthcare Professional for her contributions as a Family Physician.

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  • SAN DIEGO, June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Lagina R. Scott, MD, is acknowledged as a Distinguished Healthcare Professional for her contributions as a Family Physician.
  • Board-certified in family medicine through the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM), the doctor notes that ABFM is a non-profit independent medical association of American physicians who practice family medicine and its sub-specialties.
  • Dr. Scott has served more than three years as a family physician with San Ysidro Health/Care View Clinic and also works on staff at Sharp Memorial Hospital.
  • The specialist is called a family physician or family doctor and is often the first person a patient sees when seeking healthcare services.