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I am sure you are aware that there is a Level 2 CDC travel warning for the Caribbean, including Puerto Rico, for the Zika pandemic. The ACOFP conference this year, required for ABOFP certification, will be held in April in Puerto Rico.
We have a resident in our program that will be 25 weeks at that time and doesn't feel comfortable traveling. Others of us have plans to have children in the near future or actively trying to conceive. We have been in touch with the ACOFP that is willing to waive the requirement to attend the conference. However, the OMM practical which is administered during the conference is still required. The alternative testing dates are in May and September of this year. Apparently the May dates have filled and we would be unable to graduate this summer if we take the test in September.
Below is an email from our chief residents. If you would please take some time to write the ABOFP/ACOFP that would be very nice. They told our chief that if enough people speak up, they will open up more dates for the May testing.
Thanks in advance! Please forward our other colleagues at DO FP programs.
The Puerto Rico - Zika Virus conflict has been a challenge, but their might be light at the end of the tunnel if we work together.
Currently, the ACOFP, will allow you to waive the " Conference Requirement" if you email Bina Mehta: [email protected].
But the AOBFP is digging in their heels about adding additional test dates for those who don't feel safe going to the conference. Dr.Schneider (our PD) has called a bunch of important folks at the AOA , ACOFP, and AOBFP and they have said that the AOBFP is not going to find alternative test dates unless we each write them a letter requesting additional spots at the Chicago May 14, 2016 test date.
I know that some of you may not mind going to Puerto Rico, and are actually looking forward to it. But I need your support, please. If you could write a letter of concern requesting additional testing options for 5/2016 because you feel unsafe going to Puerto Rico for yourself, wife, or future unborn children, I would really appreciate it. The board said if they receive enough resident requests they will open up at least 400 more spots for those who don't feel safe going to Puerto Rico.
You need to say:
"Attention: Joseph P. McNerney and Kieren Knapp - in regards to Zika Virus in Puerto Rico"
Write about a paragraph (or more if you feel inclined) about your concerns for going to Puerto rico
and Email to: [email protected]
........and if you have time Also "Snail mail" to:
Attention: Joseph P. McNerney and Kieren Knapp
American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians
330 E. Algonquin Rd., Suite 6
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
But please email ASAP. Thank youuuuuuuuuuu
We have a resident in our program that will be 25 weeks at that time and doesn't feel comfortable traveling. Others of us have plans to have children in the near future or actively trying to conceive. We have been in touch with the ACOFP that is willing to waive the requirement to attend the conference. However, the OMM practical which is administered during the conference is still required. The alternative testing dates are in May and September of this year. Apparently the May dates have filled and we would be unable to graduate this summer if we take the test in September.
Below is an email from our chief residents. If you would please take some time to write the ABOFP/ACOFP that would be very nice. They told our chief that if enough people speak up, they will open up more dates for the May testing.
Thanks in advance! Please forward our other colleagues at DO FP programs.
The Puerto Rico - Zika Virus conflict has been a challenge, but their might be light at the end of the tunnel if we work together.
Currently, the ACOFP, will allow you to waive the " Conference Requirement" if you email Bina Mehta: [email protected].
But the AOBFP is digging in their heels about adding additional test dates for those who don't feel safe going to the conference. Dr.Schneider (our PD) has called a bunch of important folks at the AOA , ACOFP, and AOBFP and they have said that the AOBFP is not going to find alternative test dates unless we each write them a letter requesting additional spots at the Chicago May 14, 2016 test date.
I know that some of you may not mind going to Puerto Rico, and are actually looking forward to it. But I need your support, please. If you could write a letter of concern requesting additional testing options for 5/2016 because you feel unsafe going to Puerto Rico for yourself, wife, or future unborn children, I would really appreciate it. The board said if they receive enough resident requests they will open up at least 400 more spots for those who don't feel safe going to Puerto Rico.
You need to say:
"Attention: Joseph P. McNerney and Kieren Knapp - in regards to Zika Virus in Puerto Rico"
Write about a paragraph (or more if you feel inclined) about your concerns for going to Puerto rico
and Email to: [email protected]
........and if you have time Also "Snail mail" to:
Attention: Joseph P. McNerney and Kieren Knapp
American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians
330 E. Algonquin Rd., Suite 6
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
But please email ASAP. Thank youuuuuuuuuuu