Archive for October 2024
2024 Utah Fam Med PAC Endorsed Candidates
Dear UAFP Members, The UAFP Political Action Committee (Utah Fam Med PAC) has endorsed the following candidates for the 2024 general election. These are candidates who, as elected officials, have shown strong support for the important issues that directly affect family physicians and/or their patients. If these candidates are in your voting district(s), we encourage…
Read MoreSuicide prevention and lethal means safety in health care settings
Did you know, 82% of gun deaths in Utah are suicides” (Everytown for Gun Safety, 2023). “People who die by suicide are more likely to have seen a primary care provider in the previous month before their death than any other health care provider” (Suicide Prevention Resource Center 2020). Suicidal crises can occur suddenly and…
Read MoreRocky Vista University – Southern Utah Campus Student Representative – Katelyn Bercaw, OMS III
Hometown: Springfield, IL Best thing about Utah? I love the access to and the variety of outdoor activities. It has always been my dream to live in the mountains, and I feel very lucky to be here! Favorite way to de-stress: Biking, skiing, baking, or catching up with friends. Fun fact: I’m almost finished building a cedar-strip canoe. Why…
Read More2024-25 Match Resources
Download the AAFP’s FREE Guidebook for this Year’s Match!With practical tips and expert advice to lean on every step of the way, Strolling Through the Match has been helping medical students for decades in the dash to match. As a comprehensive guide to the Match, this booklet provides reliable insight on professional development for all osteopathic and…
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