MO Society of the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians

09/22/2026

09/05/2026

This will be our view one week from today! Please join us this month for the Women in Medicine Retreat! Strengthen your leadership skills, recharge, and return to practice energized.

https://www.msacofp.org/events/women-in-medicine-retreat

09/02/2026

Want more guidance and resources for your patients with Disordered Eating and Eating Disorders? Join us virtually this Thursday, September 3, for the next edition of Thirsty (for Knowledge) Thursdays !

https://www.msacofp.org/events/disordered-eating-and-eating-disorders

09/01/2026

This Clinical Companion Guide is a practical, at-a-glance reference for osteopathic family physicians navigating cognitive care. Topics covered include,

✅ The criticalness of prevention and early detection
✅ Dementia subtypes and distinguishing feature
✅ A roadmap for evaluation and screening
✅ and much more…

Download the guide here (opens as a PDF): https://acofp.org/docs/default-source/default-document-library/acofp_cognitive_clinical-companion-tool_v2-0-70.pdf?sfvrsn=4b003cad_1

08/31/2026

We increasingly understand obesity is a chronic disease that deserves comprehensive care.

Weighty Topics is a program from ACOFP that helps patients and physicians navigate discussions on obesity. The wide-ranging video series and supporting materials provide a roadmap to understanding it its co-existing conditions, treatment options, and so much more.

Access all the materials here – no sign up required: https://www.weightytopics.org/

08/28/2026

Early recognition and the right tools can meaningfully change the trajectory for a patient with dementia. Cognitive health spans the entire lifespan — from prevention in midlife to managing complex neurodegenerative conditions later on.

That's why ACOFP launched a comprehensive cognitive care program with resources to educate and support family medicine physicians.

Explore the library of materials here: https://acofp.org/cognitive-care

✅ Video learning series
✅ Caregiver handout
✅ Clinical companion guide
✅ Dedicated blog series

08/28/2026

Who doesn't need a weekend like this?

Earn up to 8 hours of AOA Category 1-A credit (8 hours of ABFM Division 1 credit, 8 hours of AAFP elective credit)

Be inspired by keynote speaker Elaine Joslyn, DO, one of less than 10 women in a medical school class of more than 200, practice owner, nonprofit founder, mother, wife, and so much more.

Gain the latest and greatest knowledge on weight management from obesity medicine physician Dianne Elledge, DO, FABOM.

Experience interactive learning on nutrition and wellness for your patients and yourself (cooking class!).

Gain leadership skills you can put to use right away, both when you have authority and when you don't. Learn to improve your influence and make progress on the issues you care about most.

Plenty of time for individual or group rest and leisure - your choice to unwind with a massage, a nap, time with a good book, or social events with your fellow Women in Medicine!

Learn more and register: https://www.msacofp.org/events/women-in-medicine-retreat

08/20/2026

Obesity is not a lifestyle choice or lack of willpower – it is a chronic disease that deserves compassionate and comprehensive care.

ACOFP’s educational program, Weight Topics, helps patients and physicians navigate these topics.
Visit https://www.weightytopics.org/ to learn,
✅ The many causes of obesity
✅ The benefits of weight loss and setting long-term goals for weight management
✅ Ways to overcome negative views and feelings about obesity and weight management

08/18/2026

Next Level is this Saturday in ! Don't miss your chance at this advanced training. Developed nationally to meet AOBFP OCC requirements, we're bringing it local. There's still time to register!

https://www.msacofp.org/events/omt-next-level

08/17/2026

MASLD and MASH are among the most common liver conditions family physicians will encounter, yet they often go undetected until real damage is done. Early recognition changes outcomes.
A free course was developed in collaboration with AASLD, AAPA, , and AXDEV Global, that covers who to screen, which non-invasive tools to use, and how to build a care pathway that fits a busy primary care setting.

➡️ Take the course today: https://www.pathlms.com/acofp/courses/116412