Happy World Family Doctor Day! The work of family physicians touches lives every day in exam rooms, communities, and across generations. ABFM is grateful for every physician who has chosen this specialty and the patients who depend on them. #WorldFamilyDoctorDay#WFDD2026#WONCA
𝗣𝗖𝗢𝗦 𝗶𝘀 𝗡𝗼𝘄 𝗣𝗠𝗢𝗦:
A historic change in women’s health:
PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) has officially been renamed to Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS) after 14 years of global collaboration involving experts, researchers, and thousands of patients worldwide.
The previous name was considered misleading because many women with the condition do not actually have ovarian cysts. Experts say the old term reduced a complex hormonal and metabolic disorder to only “ovaries” and “cysts,” contributing to delayed diagnosis, poor awareness, stigma, and inadequate treatment.
PMOS better reflects the true nature of the condition, including its effects on:
• Hormones and endocrine function
• Weight and metabolism
• Fertility and reproductive health
• Skin and hair changes
• Mental health
The condition affects nearly 1 in 8 women globally, more than 170 million people worldwide.
More than 50 international medical and patient organizations participated in the renaming effort, and over 22,000 survey responses helped shape the final decision. Experts hope this change will improve awareness, encourage earlier diagnosis, advance research, and ensure women receive more comprehensive care instead of having their symptoms dismissed for years.
A major step forward for women’s health, recognition, and patient advocacy.
https://t.co/WcuUgYfwbQ
#PCOS #PMOS #MedTwitter
𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿:
KEY DATES
Planning early makes all the difference 👇
📚 Jun 1 – Sep 23: Research programs, build your target list
📝 Sep 15: NRMP registration opens (create R3 account)
⏳ Jan 29: Standard registration deadline
📊 Feb 1: Rank Order List (ROL) opens
⚠️ Mar 3: ROL certification + ECFMG verification deadline (critical for IMGs)
📅 MATCH WEEK BREAKDOWN
📌 Mar 15 (Mon):
• Match status released (matched / unmatched)
• SOAP begins
• Access list of unfilled programs
📌 Mar 15 (later):
• SOAP applicants start preparing applications
📌 Mar 16 (Tue):
• Programs begin reviewing SOAP applications
• Interviews may start
📌 Mar 18 (Thu): SOAP Offer Rounds
• Round 1: 9 AM → decision by 11 AM
• Round 2: 12 PM → decision by 2 PM
• Round 3: 3 PM → decision by 5 PM
• Round 4: 6 PM → decision by 8 PM
📌 SOAP Ends:
• Final list of unfilled programs released
• Applicants can directly contact programs
🎯 Mar 19 (Fri): MATCH DAY
• Final results released
• The moment everything culminates
Bottom line:
Preparation, strategy, and timely action matter at every step.
https://t.co/M4Xnpt31d6
#Match2027 #ResidencyMatch #SOAP #IMG #MedTwitter
𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗼𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆:
To every physician, thank you for the sacrifices no one sees, the long hours that never end, and the responsibility you carry every single day.
From saving lives to simply being there when it matters most, your impact goes far beyond medicine.
A special salute to International Medical Graduates, who leave behind families, navigate complex systems, and still rise to serve, often in the most underserved communities. The U.S. healthcare system would not function without you.
Respect. Gratitude. Always.
#NationalDoctorsDay #MedTwitter
𝗛𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗰𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝗮𝗻 𝗜𝗠𝗚:
@SeeFisch is absolutely Right.
If medicine has a father, it is Hippocrates, and by today’s definition, he would be an International Medical Graduate.
He trained outside where many of his students later practiced, crossed borders to teach and heal, and laid the ethical foundation of medicine that we still follow centuries later. Medicine, from its very beginning, has advanced because knowledge traveled across regions, cultures, and nations.
📌 Powerful reminder:
IMGs are not outsiders to medicine.
IMGs are how medicine began.
Today, International Medical Graduates continue that legacy, serving in underserved areas, filling workforce shortages, advancing research, and caring for patients when and where they are needed most.
Your degree’s geography does not define your worth.
Your skill, dedication, and compassion do.
From Hippocrates to today’s IMGs, the heart of medicine has always been global.
💭 Every late night, every page, every question, it’s all for the patients I’ll one day have the privilege to care for✨ #Match2027#FamilyMedicine#MedTwitter
Some days feel heavier than others. The material is dense. The expectations are high. The pressure is real.
But every hour you’re putting in now is building the knowledge, judgment, and confidence someone will rely on one day. A future patient won’t see the exhaustion, they’ll see a physician who knows what to do when it matters most.
The effort you’re putting in today becomes someone else’s reassurance tomorrow.
Press on. You’re doing important work. 💙🩺
Women in Medicine: Powering the Future of Healthcare
On this International Women's Day, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and brilliance of women shaping the future of medicine across the world.
• Women physicians continue to transform patient care with compassion and excellence
• Female IMGs overcome cultural, academic, and licensing barriers to achieve global impact
• Research, leadership, and innovation in medicine increasingly include powerful female voices
• Women in residency programs are redefining dedication, balance, and perseverance
• The future of global healthcare is stronger with women leading in every specialty
From medical school to residency and beyond, women IMGs are proving that talent and determination know no borders.
Today we celebrate every woman who studies late nights, saves lives, leads research, and inspires the next generation of doctors.
#internationalwomensday #womeninmedicine #womeninhealthcare #femalephysicians #womeninresearch #imgdoctors #womeninresidency #futuredoctors #medicalstudents #womenleaders
At #AAFPFUTURE 2025, Dr. Marcia Faustin shared her journey to becoming the co-head physician for the USA Gymnastics Women's National Team and the lessons learned along the way. Read more about her Main Stage here: https://t.co/xeLOhyf46Z #BlackHistoryMonth
Black History Month honors the impact of Black family physicians. The documentary Black Female Physician Leaders, executive produced by Dr. Tochi Iroku‑Malize, highlights the experiences and voices of Black women shaping the future of health care. https://t.co/U7NIHhv5Pt
Black History Month is a chance to celebrate the contributions of Black family physicians to medicine and the health of our communities. The AAFP will continue to advocate for a diverse workforce and provide family physicians with the resources they need to meet the health needs of Black communities: https://t.co/tKVEucd4i3
Happy #NationalWomenPhysiciansDay! Today and every day, we honor the contributions and accomplishments of women MDs & DOs. Send some love to the women physicians in your life by tagging them in the comments below.
Happy 203rd birthday to #ElizabethBlackwell, the first women to receive a U.S. medical degree!