Jul 13
Support Reproductive Health Education
A 2015 policy resolution urging that the AAFP National Conference of Residents and Students support and encourage inclusion of reproductive health topics.
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Jul 12
Contraceptive Pearl: Multiple Sclerosis and Contraception
Multiple sclerosis (MS), a degenerative neurologic disorder, often begins in early adulthood. The illness itself does not complicate pregnancy or affect contraceptive choice. Read this Contraceptive Pearl to learn more about managing contraception for patients with multiple sclerosis.
Jul 07
Support Access to All FDA- Approved Contraception Methods for Medicare Patients
A 2015 policy resolution urging the AAFP to write a letter to the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services advocating for full coverage of all contraceptive options for people of reproductive age.
Jul 07
Support of Miscarriage Management Training in Family Medicine Residencies
A 2015 policy resolution urging the AAFP to support the integration of comprehensive miscarriage management training into family medicine residencies.
Jul 07
Oppose the Mandatory Drug Testing of Pregnant Women
A 2015 policy resolution urging the AAFP to oppose mandatory drug testing of women during pregnancy.
Jul 07
Promote Transparency in Medical Education and Access to Training in Settings Affiliated with Religious Healthcare Organizations
A 2015 policy resolution urging the AAFP to work with the ACGME and other appropriate stakeholders to support transparency within medical education.
Jul 07
Improve Post-Residency Procedural Training through State Licensure Reciprocity
A 2015 policy resolution urging the AAFP to oppose limiting training opportunities for practicing physicians through restricting reciprocity.
Jul 07
Support Placement and Coverage of Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptives (LARC) in the Early Postpartum Period
A 2015 policy resolution urging the AAFP to assure coverage of LARC device and placement, prior to hospital discharge, for all women who select these methods.
Jul 06
Support the Proposal for New Search Options for Specific Residency Characteristics in the Residency Directory on the AAFP website
A 2017 policy resolution urging the AAFP to increase efficiency of search function for family medicine residencies to include specific, interest-based keywords.
Jul 01
First Trimester Bleeding Presentation
This presentation uses interactive case-based learning with evidenced-based algorithms for first trimester bleeding, pregnancy of unknown location and guidelines on ultrasound findings to determine pregnancy viability.