American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians

The American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians (ACOFP) is a professional association and a medical specialty college in the United States. Its membership consists of osteopathic physicians who practice family medicine. It is closely affiliated with the American Osteopathic Association.Infobox Organization
name = American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians


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motto = Advocacy. Education. Leadership.
Mission Statement= promote excellence in osteopathic family medicine through quality education, visionary leadership and responsible advocacy.

formation = 1950
type = professional association
headquarters = Arlington Heights, Illinois
location = flagicon|USA United States
membership = 22,000 osteopathic family physicians and medical students
language = English
leader_title = President
leader_name = Steven F. Rubin, DO, FACOFP "dist"
key_people = Peter L. Schmelzer, CAE
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website = [http://www.acofp.org] www.acofp.org

History

The American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians (ACOFP) was founded on February 11, 1950 in Los Angeles, California. ACOFP is headquartered in Arlington Heights, IL. [cite book
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year = 2003
title = ACOFP History
publisher = ACOFP
location = Arlington Heights, Illinois
id = ] Throughout its history, the ACOFP has had three different names. When first founded, the organization was incorporated as the American College of General Practitioners in Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery (ACGPOMS). In 1993, the College’s name was officially changed to the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians.

Political Positions

The ACCOFP has adopted a number of political positions; all are publicly available via their website. [ [http://www.acofp.org/about/2007_policy_manual.pdf OPERATING POLICIES & POSITION STATEMENTS OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC FAMILY PHYSICIANS.] ACOFP. 18 May 2007.]

U.S. President George W. Bush

The ACOFP "supports President Bush in his war on terrorism and homeland security."

tem Cell Research

ACOFP "agrees with the present NIH policy" on stem cell funding. Currently, the National Institute of Health only allows funding for stem cell lines created prior to 2001.

Physician Assisted Suicide

The ACOFP "formally opposes legislation" to legalize physician-assisted suicide.

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