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Navigating the Osteopathic Pathway: A 2023 Guide

Gain a comprehensive understanding of the differences between the In-Service Exam (ISE) and CORTEx, along with details on the correlation study and registration process for your program. Important registration timelines, the benefits of AOBFP certification for residents, and the long-term viability of certification will be highlighted. Background of the ACOFP Foundation's Initial Certification Fund, including application procedures and strategies to promote it within your residency program will be discussed.

Learning Objectives
  • Understand how the In-Service Exam (ISE) differs from CORTEx, the correlation study and information on registering your program.
  • Identify timelines on registration, why residents should pursue AOBFP certification and the long-term viability of certification.
  • Discuss the background of the ACOFP Foundation's Initial Certification Fund, how residents can apply and how to spread the word within your residency program.
Disclosure Information
In accordance with the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, ACOFP requires that individuals in a position to control the content of an educational activity disclose all financial relationships with any ineligible company. ACOFP reviews the disclosed relationship and mitigates all relevant financial relationships to ensure independence, objectivity, balance, and scientific rigor in all their educational programs.

None of the individuals in control of the content of this activity have any relationships to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.

Accreditation and Credit Statements
The American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians (ACOFP) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians.

ACOFP designates this program for a maximum of 1.0 AOA Category 1-A credit and will report CME with the extent of the physician’s participation in this activity.


The American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians (ACOFP) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

ACOFP designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Disclaimer
This program is sponsored by ACOFP for educational purposes only. The material presented is not intended to represent the sole or best medical interventions for the discussed diagnoses, but rather is intended to present the opinions of the authors or presenters that may be helpful to other practitioners. Attendees participating in this medical education program do so with the full knowledge that they waive any claim they may have against ACOFP for reliance on any information presented during these educational activities.

Questions
To submit questions to the presenter please send them to elearning@acofp.org and include the conference and course title so we can direct them correctly.

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