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What is a unique characteristic of family medicine compared to other medical specialties?
What is a unique characteristic of family medicine compared to other medical specialties?
- It is the only specialty that does not require board certification.
- It provides care for patients across their entire lifespan, from birth to end of life. (correct)
- It focuses exclusively on surgical interventions.
- It primarily deals with highly specialized treatments for rare diseases.
For HOSA students preparing for the AAFP Family Medicine Career Test, what resources are most beneficial?
For HOSA students preparing for the AAFP Family Medicine Career Test, what resources are most beneficial?
- Software for managing hospital administration.
- Videos and articles about the basics of family medicine compiled by the AAFP. (correct)
- Materials focused only on surgical techniques.
- Textbooks detailing advanced research methodologies.
What is the primary focus when preparing for the AAFP-sponsored Family Medicine Physician Competitive Event?
What is the primary focus when preparing for the AAFP-sponsored Family Medicine Physician Competitive Event?
- Developing a thorough and engaging presentation that integrates knowledge about family medicine. (correct)
- Memorizing medical terminology.
- Writing a detailed research paper.
- Perfecting surgical simulation skills.
What should HOSA members primarily review to effectively study for the AAFP Family Medicine Career Test?
What should HOSA members primarily review to effectively study for the AAFP Family Medicine Career Test?
What is the most important element for success in the Family Medicine Physician Competitive Event?
What is the most important element for success in the Family Medicine Physician Competitive Event?
According to experts from Google, Apple, Stanford, and the AAFP, what is the value of listening to family physicians?
According to experts from Google, Apple, Stanford, and the AAFP, what is the value of listening to family physicians?
What do the videos, web pages, and articles aim to help students do regarding the Family Medicine Physician Competitive Event?
What do the videos, web pages, and articles aim to help students do regarding the Family Medicine Physician Competitive Event?
Besides reviewing provided materials for the AAFP Family Medicine Career Test, what other action is suggested to help students prepare?
Besides reviewing provided materials for the AAFP Family Medicine Career Test, what other action is suggested to help students prepare?
Flashcards
Family Physician
Family Physician
A physician trained to care for patients across all ages, from birth to end of life.
Scope of Family Medicine
Scope of Family Medicine
A wide array of choices in practice settings, patient populations, and areas of focus.
AAFP Family Medicine Career Test
AAFP Family Medicine Career Test
HOSA's exam that tests knowledge of family medicine.
AAFP Family Medicine Physician Competitive Event
AAFP Family Medicine Physician Competitive Event
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Study resources for family medicine
Study resources for family medicine
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Key skills for competitive event
Key skills for competitive event
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Family Medicine Experts
Family Medicine Experts
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Form for networking
Form for networking
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Study Notes
- Family medicine is the only specialty where a physician is trained to care for patients from birth to end of life.
- Practice options in family medicine are nearly endless.
- The AAFP (American Academy of Family Physicians) has collected videos and articles about family medicine in collaboration with HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America).
- HOSA students can use these resources to study for the AAFP Family Medicine Career Test or to prepare for the AAFP Family Medicine Physician Competitive Event.
- HOSA's 50-item multiple choice written exam (plus a tie-breaker essay question) tests knowledge in a variety of areas related to family medicine.
- The AAFP has compiled videos, articles, and tables for HOSA members studying for the AAFP Family Medicine Career Test.
- These materials cover the role of family medicine in the health care system and how to become a family physician.
- Two family physicians discuss their different career paths and what makes the specialty special.
- Experts from Google, Apple, Stanford, and the AAFP discuss trends in family medicine.
- The 2023 Family Medicine Physician Competitive Event is open for participation.
- Videos, articles, facts, and other media about family medicine can help participants prepare for the event.
- Success in the competitive event depends on the ability to incorporate knowledge about family medicine into a presentation.
- Resources have been selected to align with the learning objectives of the competitive event.
- A form is available to connect with a family physician or a medical student.
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Description
Resources for learning about family medicine are provided by the AAFP in collaboration with HOSA. These resources are useful for the AAFP Family Medicine Career Test or the AAFP Family Medicine Physician Competitive Event. Explore career paths and the role of family medicine.
