Using artificial intelligence–guided handheld cardiac ultrasound in #PrimaryCare may help family physicians detect heart failure earlier, reduce unnecessary referrals and shorten diagnostic waiting times. #FMsky #MedSky #FamilyMedicine 🔗 | www.annfammed.org/content/24/4...

STFM developed a multi-year initiative to develop and implement a competency-based, standardized curriculum for POCUS training. The Task Force looks to collaborate within #FamilyMedicine to strengthen POCUS training in residencies. 📰 | www.annfammed.org/content/23/2...

STFM Announces New Point of Care Ultrasound Task Force and Initiative on POCUS Family Medicine Education

Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) has been shown to have a positive impact on patient care.[1][1] As the demand for and use of POCUS in clinical practice grows, so does the need for training in graduat...

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(3/4) The Task Force’s formation, scope of work, and genesis of this recommendation are described in this special article in @fammedjournal.bsky.social , "Multiorganizational Recommendations for Point-of-Care Ultrasound in Family Medicine Residency Education": journals.stfm.org/familymedici...

Living with Ménière’s disease has brought one physician both challenges & lessons. After treatments like dietary changes and medications fell short, he found relief through meditation, the support of loved ones, and the perspective of his six-year-old child. 🔗 - www.annfammed.org/content/24/4...

In this study, 314 #FamilyMedicine residency program directors responded to a survey about how prepared their programs are to teach & assess self-directed learning skills. @stfm-fm.bsky.social , @fammedjournal.bsky.social , @primer-journal.bsky.social Read here: www.annfammed.org/content/24/4...

This study identifies four distinct real-world self-care decision-making patterns among patients with cardiometabolic multimorbidity, equipping family physicians to deliver highly personalized, context-sensitive support. #FMsky #Medsky Read the full study here: www.annfammed.org/content/24/4...

Several STFM members, many part of the STFM Faculty Development Collaborative, helped author a study published in the July-August issue of @annfammed.bsky.social: "Are Residency Programs Ready to Teach and Assess Learners' Self-Directed Learning Skills?" www.annfammed.org/content/24/4...

🎉The 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 has officially surpassed 3,000 downloads. We're grateful to our listeners for helping us share conversations that bring the latest #PrimaryCare and #familymedicine research to clinicians, researchers, and educators around the world.

What does it mean to be a generalist physician today? A new qualitative study describes how generalist physicians see their work, emphasizing relationships, holistic care, and the unique nature of generalism. Read the full article here: www.annfammed.org/content/24/4...

The July/August 2026 Issue of Annals of Family Medicine is 𝗔𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗡𝗼𝘄! 🎥 Watch our video preview for an overview of the latest issue and explore new research shaping #PrimaryCare. Learn more about this issue here: www.annfammed.org/content/24/3...

On 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝟏𝟑 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭, Dr. Teal Benevides & Dr. Michael McKee, MD, MPH discuss their research showing that adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (IDD) or cerebral palsy (CP) are more likely to require emergency care for fall-related injuries.

Findings from a new diagnostic accuracy trial conducted in China offer early evidence that, following structured training, GPs may be able to perform carotid plaque screening using AI-enhanced POCUS in community #PrimaryCare settings. Read the full study here: www.annfammed.org/content/24/3...

Join the 𝘼𝙣𝙣𝙖𝙡𝙨 𝙅𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝘾𝙡𝙪𝙗 to discuss key issues in Primary Care. This issue explores how family physicians' workload has evolved over 11 years, with growing rates of referrals, laboratory tests & other indirect patient care activities documented in Canadian EHRs www.annfammed.org/content/24/3...

At the 2026 ADFM Annual Conference, department chairs, administrators & senior leaders came together to explore sessions on leadership, well-being, AI, research, innovation & philanthropy. All centered on, Navigating Changing Waters, Staying Anchored in Our Values www.annfammed.org/content/24/3...

𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲: As residency program leaders face growing challenges, AFMRD launched a new preconference to give program directors and associate program directors a dedicated space to connect, learn, and collaborate 🔗- www.annfammed.org/content/24/3...

This editorial celebrates the election of five family medicine leaders to the National Academy of Medicine ▪️Andrea Anderson, MD, MEd, FAAFP ▪️Dr Mohammed Kumail Ali ▪️Dr Esa Davis ▪️Dr Christine Dehlendorf ▪️Dr Donald Warne Full editorial here📚 - www.annfammed.org/content/24/3...

Findings from a new study suggest potentially helpful medications used by myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) specialists may be underutilized to treat ME/CFS in #PrimaryCare Link below to learn more about this original research article: www.annfammed.org/content/24/3...

𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲: NAPCRG+ expands opportunities for year-round professional development through webinars, mentorship, on-demand training, and global connections, making engagement more accessible than ever. #PrimaryCare #FMsky #Medsky 🔗 www.annfammed.org/content/24/3...

A new systematic review examined studies on 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀, a scheduling model that involves keeping a substantial proportion of appointment slots open each day to accommodate same-day demand. #FMsky #Medsky Read the full systemic review here: www.annfammed.org/content/24/3...

This essay highlights the lasting impact of patient encounters and the role of narrative medicine in helping clinicians notice and honor the stories behind each person they treat. #FMsky #Medsky #FamilyMedicine #PrimaryCare Check out the full essay: www.annfammed.org/content/24/3...

𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 From webinars to podcasts, @stfm-fm.bsky.social is expanding digital learning with accessible, practice-oriented resources for family medicine faculty, residents & students. www.annfammed.org/content/24/3... Podcasts www.stfm.org/publications... Webinars stfm.org/webinars

This study examined an intervention consisting of a mailed fecal immunochemical test (FIT) to patients due for screening, plus patient navigation for positive tests, at two FQHC systems in North Carolina. Read the full research brief here: www.annfammed.org/content/24/3...

Whether you're traveling, grilling, or enjoying a little downtime this Fourth of July weekend, take the latest family medicine research with you. 🇺🇸🎙️ Listen here: www.annfammed.org/content/anna... Watch episodes of the podcast on YouTube here: www.youtube.com/@annalsoffam...

𝘌𝘢𝘳𝘭𝘺 𝘈𝘤𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴: Can records for people living with dementia & their caregivers be linked? Researchers explored the feasibility of linking records using the Canadian Primary Care Sentinel Surveillance Network, a national database of de-identified #PrimaryCare EMR's Read here: doi.org/10.1370/afm....

𝘌𝘢𝘳𝘭𝘺 𝘈𝘤𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴: A retrospective study of more than 100,000 patients in the Netherlands suggests that longer relationships with the same general practice were associated with fewer urgent hospital admissions and lower hospital costs. Read the full study here: doi.org/10.1370/afm....

📚𝗡𝗘𝗪 Early Access articles are now available! Explore the latest research on continuity of care and hospital outcomes, plus a special report on dyadic electronic medical record linkage to support dementia care in #PrimaryCare Read them here: www.annfammed.org/content/earl...

This essay argues that rural medicine is a formative educational experience that teaches resilience, sharpens diagnostic skills, and expands procedural confidence through the "discomfort" of limited resources and broad responsibility. Read the full essay here: www.annfammed.org/content/24/3...

Rousui (death from old age) is a recognized cause of death in Japan describing gradual, multifactorial decline without a specific disease. The essay reflects on the author’s first rousui diagnosis in a patient and the clinical & ethical ambiguity the concept raises www.annfammed.org/content/24/3...

[Thread] Turning waiting-room time into an opportunity to build vaccine confidence A brief student-led educational intervention embedded in routine #PrimaryCare visits helped address vaccine misinformation & strengthen parental confidence in childhood immunization www.annfammed.org/content/24/3...

This research brief reports that adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (IDD) & adults with cerebral palsy (CP) have a greater likelihood of fall-related emergency department visits with injury than adults without IDD and/or CP. 🔗 www.annfammed.org/content/24/3...

The @aafp.org 2026–2027 childhood/adolescent and adult immunization schedules were updated with a practical aim: to translate the latest evidence and national recommendations into clear clinical guidance that supports high-quality preventive care. 📰 - www.annfammed.org/content/24/3...