Alabama AFP

[AAFP @aafp]

AAFP Board Chair @sfurrmd tells #AAFPCOD in his farewell address, “I am convinced family physicians do “hard” better than anyone else. That’s why the world is a better place with more family physicians—people who know how to do hard things to make a difference in their patients’ lives.”

[AAFP @aafp]

Did you know most family physicians undercode three times per day, losing more than $30,000 annually?

At #AAFPFMX, Dr. Thomas Weida will share his expertise in coding and billing, including updates on evaluation and management codes and strategies you can apply immediately in practice. https://t.co/uJ2LGhDlBi

[Alabama AFP @ALFamilyDoc]

A new episode of the Amplify Family Medicine Podcast is now available! It features Drs. Cathy Lavender and John Waits. https://t.co/dpGDtpJBZt

[Department of Family and Community Medicine @uabfcm]

Apply for the Excellence in Primary Care Scholarship by March 31! 📣 Open to rising MS2-4 @UABHeersink students interested in primary care, these 45 scholarships from Family and Community Medicine range from $20,000-$40,000. The application is now live on BSMART.

[Department of Family and Community Medicine @uabfcm]

Join us in shaping the future of primary care medical education! 🩺 The Department of Family and Community Medicine is seeking a Vice Chair for Education to oversee our educational mission. Learn more & apply: https://t.co/COpP13KBC0 #MedicalEducation #JobOpportunity

[AAFP Foundation @AAFPFoundation]

Hey, med students and FMIG Leaders! 📣 Don't miss out on these 4 scholarships to FUTURE. Check out the details: https://t.co/srsWUHnxcS

[Alabama Public Health @ALPublicHealth]

Have questions about vaccinations? #AskYourDoctor and read more here: https://t.co/9M54fmLPTB.
— with @almedassoc

[AAFP @aafp]

Meet Dr. Olusunmisola “Sumi” Oyesiku and learn about her experience perusing rural family medicine. Here's her advice:
💞 Embrace unique opportunities in underserved areas
💪 Use your background as a strength
🚀 Enjoy the diverse and impactful nature of family medicine

Interested in a career in family medicine? Find more resources here: https://t.co/KwqBs5m98y

[AL Board of Med Examiners & Licensure Commission @AlaMedBd]

One of our Board members, Beverly Jordan, MD, a family physician in South Alabama, was interviewed about diabetes awareness month.

She says screening on a regular basis helps create interventions earlier, which gives better outcomes long term.

https://t.co/DG9kaczozF

[Yellowhammer News @yhn]

State Rep. Ed Oliver advocating to double rural physician tax credit, expand healthcare access – “I think health care in the state of Alabama is in trouble” #alpolitics
https://t.co/xpUnSh20gi

[Alabama AFP @ALFamilyDoc]

@ALFamilyDoc Past President @BFJordan discusses football-related brain injuries with @wsfa12news

[WSFA 12 News @wsfa12news]

Medical professionals weigh in on football-related brain injuries in wake of Alabama high schooler's football-related death. https://t.co/3Y6hkYyvqt

[Shawn Martin @rshawnm]

.@aafp President ⁦@sfurrmd⁩ kicking off Main Stage day 2.

Issuing a call to action for every American to have a continuous relationship with a family physician.

[AAFP @aafp]

Happy birthday, @sfurrmd! 🎉 While it might not be everyone's birthday wish, we know you'll be having a blast at the @ALFamilyDoc annual meeting. 🧡 https://t.co/7dT1QOXdbp

[Department of Family and Community Medicine @uabfcm]

Did you know our Family Medicine Clinic offers prenatal care? Check out this interview with Dr. Erin DeLaney on @WBRCnews about our services at UAB Highlands" https://t.co/QY5yKervkV

[Department of Family and Community Medicine @uabfcm]

For their dedication, compassion and expertise, on #NationalDoctorsDay, we honor our amazing team of Family and Community Medicine physicians as well as ALL doctors who provide quality care to patients. #Thankyoudoctors #Celebratedoctors #NationalDoctorsDay2024

[AAFP @aafp]

We’re thankful for the passion, commitment, and determination that family physicians constantly display. Join us and board members @mrsbrull, @sfurrmd and @tilimd in wishing family docs a happy #NationalDoctorsDay! ❤️

[Department of Family and Community Medicine @uabfcm]

How much do we appreciate our residents? #ThankAResidentDay

[SFurrMD @sfurrmd]

Have you checked to see if you’re eligible for Medicare’s health professional shortage bonus in 2024? Here’s how. https://t.co/BnmDnKApvD

[AAFP Foundation @AAFPFoundation]

This year, the Family Medicine Leads Emerging Leader Institute will celebrate its 10-year anniversary! To help celebrate, ELI alumni Amanda Stisher, M.D., and Chandler Stisher, M.D., M.P.H., recently shared how the program impacted their careers: https://t.co/f58u0tYSd4

[Alabama Public Health @ALPublicHealth]

#AskYourDoctor which vaccines you need to stay healthy. Here's a good list: https://t.co/9M54fmLPTB.
— with @ALhospitals and @almedassoc