American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians

Say hello to our 2026-2027 National Student Executive Board (NSEB)! 👋

⭐President: Mercede Hess, OMS-III
⭐Vice President: Morgan Christian, OMS-II
⭐Secretary: Valerie Domingo, OMS-III
⭐Chapter Outreach Director: Kathleen Juhl, OMS-II
⭐Parliamentarian: Madeline Yang, OMS-I
⭐Student Governor: Ly Nguyen, OMS-III

Learn more about this year's officers here: https://ow.ly/A0qT50Z9mw2

Family medicine starts with meeting every patient where they are.

LGBTQ+ patients face higher rates of discrimination in healthcare, proving that inclusive, informed care is more important than ever.

Check out these curated ACOFP resources to help you better serve your patients:
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We’re officially halfway through our Alaska adventure! 🛳️🏔️

This week has been the perfect reminder that great CME isn’t just about earning credits—it’s about gaining knowledge and skills that make a difference for the patients and communities you serve.

So far, we’ve explored new clinical insights, practiced hands-on OMM techniques to bring back to our practices, and experienced the unforgettable beauty of Alaska alongside colleagues and friends.

A little learning for the mind, a little OMM for the body, and a lot of inspiration for the spirit.

Free learning + measurable impact.

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Stay confident in every clinical decision.

ACOFP members get exclusive savings on UpToDate, a trusted, evidence‑based resource designed to help you find answers fast and deliver high‑quality patient care.

Already a member? Take advantage of your discount.
Not a member yet? This is just one of the many benefits waiting for you.

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Join us in thanking Gautam J. Desai, DO, FACOFP dist., for his incredible leadership as ACOFP president.

Throughout his term, Dr. Desai helped strengthen our community by expanding mentorship opportunities and supporting student doctors and future family physicians across the country.

His dedication to “paying it forward” will continue to shape the future of our profession for years to come.

Thank you for your service, Dr. Desai!

Read more about his journey: https://www.streetinsider.com/PRNewswire/KCU+primary+care+leader+reflects+on+historic+ACOFP+term+and+paying+mentorship+forward/26621506.html

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Advance your skills in point-of-care ultrasound, one step at a time.

The new POCUS Essentials certificate program helps you build real-world ultrasound expertise across Emergency, Family, and Internal Medicine, while earning micro-credentials with each module.

✔ Hands-on scanning techniques & protocols.
✔ Visualize anatomy and identify pathology.
✔ Learn to triage and guide next-step imaging.
✔ Stackable micro-credentials that build toward a full certification.

Start building your POCUS expertise: https://ow.ly/uzm650Z8Wqq

We're excited to see the improvements this year's Board of Governors will bring to our community! ☀️

Want to learn more about the officers serving on the Board? Get to know them better here: https://ow.ly/NWw150Z7GTe

Meet us in Las Vegas for OMED '26⬅️

We're excited to be facilitating the family medicine track and multiple hands-on OMT workshops.

Register now—we hope to see you there!