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<title>Learn from Dr. Kim Hecht and Earn 37.5 CME Credits On-Demand</title>
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    <title>Earn CME Credits with Insights from Dr. Kim Hecht and More</title>
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    <h1 style="text-align: left; color: #000;">FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE</h1>
    <h2 style="text-align: left; color: #333;">Learn from Dr. Kim Hecht and Other Leading Experts with ACOFPCA’48 On-Demand This Black Friday</h2>

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        Rancho Cucamonga, CA—Black Friday isn’t just for shopping—it’s the perfect time to invest in your career and enhance patient care. The American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians of California (ACOFPCA) is proud to feature Dr. Kim Hecht, a leader in integrative pain management, as part of ACOFPCA’48 On-Demand. Earn up to <strong>37.5 AOA Category 1-A CME credits</strong> at your own pace, now through <strong>December 31, 2024</strong>.
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        Designed for busy medical professionals, these flexible, on-demand sessions allow you to learn from the leading voices in family medicine anytime, anywhere. Whether you’re unwinding after Black Friday shopping or preparing for the year ahead, ACOFPCA’48 On-Demand seamlessly fits your schedule.
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    <h3 style="color: #7030a0; padding-bottom: 5px;">Why Choose ACOFPCA’48 On-Demand?</h3>
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        <li style="margin-bottom: 10px;"><strong>Expert Insights:</strong> Gain knowledge from renowned speakers like Dr. Kim Hecht.</li>
        <li style="margin-bottom: 10px;"><strong>Flexibility:</strong> Access timely, in-depth topics on your schedule.</li>
        <li style="margin-bottom: 10px;"><strong>Credits That Count:</strong> Enhance patient care with up to 37.5 AOA Category 1-A CME credits.</li>
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    <h3 style="color: #7030a0; padding-bottom: 5px;">Speaker Highlight - Kim Hecht, DO</h3>
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        Dr. Kim Hecht, a board-certified physician specializing in physical medicine, rehabilitation, and pain management, serves as the Medical Director of the Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute at UCI Health. Known for her whole-person approach, Dr. Hecht empowers patients and families to manage pain, improve function, and enhance quality of life. Her session, <strong>"Chronic Pain Reprocessing and Osteopathic Principles,"</strong> offers practical, integrative strategies to transform your practice.
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            Register today and give yourself the gift of knowledge!
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        Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from leaders like Dr. Hecht and invest in your professional growth.
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    <p style="margin-top: 30px; font-size: 16px; color: #333;">
        <strong>Bruce Koyle, DO, FACOFP</strong><br />
        President, ACOFPCA<br /><br />
        <strong>Steven Barag, DO, FACOFP</strong><br />
        Convention Chair, ACOFPCA
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        <strong>About ACOFPCA:</strong> The American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians of California (ACOFPCA) is dedicated to advancing the specialty of family medicine and supporting the educational needs of osteopathic family physicians throughout California. ACOFPCA provides resources and education to ensure members can deliver high-quality healthcare.
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<pubDate>Mon, 25 Nov 2024 16:47:00 GMT</pubDate>
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    <h1 style="font-size: 24px; color: #333333; text-align: left;">FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE</h1>
    <h2 style="font-size: 20px; color: #333333; text-align: left;">Join Military-ACOFP and Help Shape the Future of Osteopathic Family Medicine for Military Families</h2>


    <p><strong style="color: #000000;">Rancho Cucamonga, CA</strong> – The American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians of California (ACOFPCA) is pleased to share news of the newly formed Society of Military Family Medicine Chapter of the American
        College of Osteopathic Family Physicians (Military-ACOFP). This new branch society offers a unique opportunity for osteopathic physicians, residents, and students with military backgrounds to connect, share experiences, and strengthen the impact
        of osteopathic family medicine within the military community. Military-ACOFP operates under the Constitution, Bylaws, and Code of Ethics of the national ACOFP, ensuring the highest professional standards and a commitment to serving military families.</p>

    <h3 style="font-size: 18px; color: #333333; text-align: left; margin-top: 20px;">Who Can Join?</h3>
    <p>Military-ACOFP welcomes current students or graduates of AOA-approved osteopathic medical colleges, licensed or retired family medicine practitioners, and current residents in ACGME or AOA-accredited residencies who:</p>
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        <li>Are free of felony convictions related to medicine.</li>
        <li>Receive approval from the Military-ACOFP Board of Directors.</li>
        <li>Have served honorably in any branch of the military, including active, reserve, or guard roles in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Space Force, or Coast Guard.</li>
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    <h3 style="font-size: 18px; color: #333333; text-align: left; margin-top: 20px;">Membership Highlights</h3>
    <p>Membership in Military-ACOFP offers access to a robust support network of fellow osteopathic physicians with military backgrounds. Members can look forward to exclusive professional development, mentorship, and collaboration opportunities. Membership
        dues are $50 annually for physicians, with specific guidelines for residents and students. As a new society, Military-ACOFP values your input to help shape programs that best support future generations of military osteopathic physicians.</p>

    <h3 style="font-size: 18px; color: #333333; text-align: left; margin-top: 20px;">Stay Informed and Connected</h3>
    <p>Military-ACOFP encourages members to join its <a href="https://chat.whatsapp.com/HFKY9ZNEIiV9FncVkLAwZb" target="_blank">WhatsApp group</a> for direct updates on society activities, events, and continuing education. Don’t miss out on this opportunity
        to engage with a dedicated community that’s as committed to military families as it is to advancing osteopathic family medicine.</p>

    <h3 style="font-size: 18px; color: #333333; text-align: left; margin-top: 20px;">Meet the Military-ACOFP Board of Directors</h3>
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        <li><strong>President:</strong> Andrew Crow, DO</li>
        <li><strong>Directors:</strong> Ian Fawks, DO; Joel Feder, DO, FACOFP dist.; Brandon Isaacs, DO; Prasiddha Ramachandran, DO; Jordan Bass</li>
        <li><strong>Delegate:</strong> Larry Anderson, DO, FACOFP dist.</li>
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    <p>ACOFP-CA invites you to explore the benefits of joining Military-ACOFP and become part of a society dedicated to empowering military family physicians through the osteopathic approach.</p>
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    <h1 style="font-size: 28px; color: #1a73e8; text-align: left; margin-bottom: 10px;"><a href="https://www.acofp.org/acofp-membership/join-military-society" style="text-decoration: none;">Join Military-ACOFP</a></h1>
    <p style="margin-top: 20px;">Get Updates on WhatsApp: <a href="https://chat.whatsapp.com/HFKY9ZNEIiV9FncVkLAwZb" style="color: #1a73e8; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">ACOFP’s WhatsApp</a></p>

    <h2 style="font-size: 20px; color: #333333; text-align: left; margin-top: 20px;">About ACOFPCA</h2>
    <p style="margin-top: 10px;">The American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians of California (ACOFPCA) is dedicated to advancing the specialty of family medicine and supporting the educational needs of osteopathic family physicians throughout California. ACOFPCA provides
        resources and education to ensure members can deliver high-quality healthcare.</p>
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