The Spring/Summer edition of the bi-annual UAFP Journal should be arriving in your mailbox soon (if it hasn't already) and you can also access all content online. Over the next few weeks, we'll be featuring individual articles on our website and social media channels. 

Members are always encouraged to submit articles for consideration. We will start working on content for the Fall/Winter edition in July. More details on article submission coming soon.

Colorectal cancer is the third-leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States, and the American Cancer Society estimates that nearly 150,000 new cases will be diagnosed this year alone.

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recently finalized a recommendation statement (as well as an evidence review and modeling report) that aims to encourage more screening and reduce people’s risk of dying by lowering the age at which asymptomatic adults should begin being screened.

In a May 18 statement, task force Vice Chair Michael Barry, M.D., said, far too many Americans are not receiving “this lifesaving preventive service.” Read More...

The ABMS opened a call for comment on the Draft Standards for Continuing Certification to obtain feedback from stakeholders who utilize or rely upon the board certification credential as an indicator of a diplomate’s professionalism and proficiency of specialty knowledge and skills. The Draft Standards were developed in response to a recommendation from the Continuing Board Certification: Vision for the Future Commission as well as other stakeholders. Comments will be accepted through July 8, 2021. Read more...