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ACOFP keeps an updated archive of the resolutions submitted to the Congress of Delegates each year during the ACOFP Annual Convention & Scientific Seminars.
- Resolution 1: Approval of March 2023 Congress of Delegates Minutes
- Resolution 2: Approval of 2024 Budget
- Resolution 3: Approval of 2024-2027 Strategic Plan
- Resolution 4: Proposed amendments to the ACOFP Bylaws regarding Organizational Membership
- Resolution 5: Proposed amendments to the ACOFP Bylaws Clarifying the Vacancy Process for Officers
- Resolution 6: Proposed amendments to the ACOFP Bylaws regarding Qualifications of Officers of the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians (ACOFP)
- Resolution 7: Proposed amendments to the ACOFP Bylaws regarding Duties of Officers of the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians (ACOFP)
- Resolution 8: Proposed amendments to the ACOFP Bylaws regarding the New-in-Practice Governor Name Change to New Physician in Practice Governor
- Resolution 9: Proposed amendments to the ACOFP Constitution Clarifying the Voting Threshold for the Congress of Delegates
- Resolution 10: South Carolina State Society of the ACOFP
- Resolution 11: Formation of the Society of Military Family Medicine (Military-ACOFP)
- Resolution 12: Sunsetting ACOFP Position Statements - Amended & Reaffirmed
- Resolution 12A: Sunsetting ACOFP Position Statements - Amended & Reaffirmed
- Resolution 13: ACOFP Telemedicine Position Statement Existing Policy - Referral
- Resolution 14: Sunsetting ACOFP Position Statements
- **WITHDRAWN** Resolution 15: Encourage medical residency and hospital institutions to allow medical interns, residents and fellows to join labor unions to improve resident well-being through organizing, collective bargaining and advocacy
- Resolution 16: Advocating for Increased Primary Care Funding
- Resolution 17: Advocating for a More Standardized Women's Health Curriculum for Family Medicine Residency Training
- Resolution 18: Decreasing Non-Physician Obligations to Improve Residency Training Experience
- Resolution 19: ACOFP Mentor-Mentee Program
- Resolution 20: Prescription Hearing Aid Coverage for Patients
- **WITHDRAWN** Resolution 21: Strengthening Pandemic Preparedness and Public Health Infrastructure through Collaboration between Academia and Public Health Agencies
- Resolution 22: Prescription Drug Monitoring Program – Interstate Communications for Prescribing
- Resolution 23: Retirement of the Designation of Focused Practice in Hospital Medicine as previously offered by ABIM and ABFM
- Resolution 24: Removing Intrusive Mental Health Questions from Licensure and Credentialing Applications
- Resolution 25: Urging the Elimination of Non-Compete Clauses for Physicians
- Resolution 26: Society of Military Family Medicine Chapter (Military-ACOFP) Delegation
- Resolution 1: Approval of March 2022 Congress of Delegates Minutes
- Resolution 2: Approval of 2023 Budget
- Resolution 3: Revisions to Sunsetting ACOFP Position Statements
- Resolution 4: Proposed 2024 Dues Increase
- Resolution 5: Proposed amendments to the ACOFP Bylaws regarding Membership Classifications
- Resolution 6: Proposed amendments to the ACOFP Constitution regarding Officer Composition and Terms
- Resolution 7: Proposed amendments to the ACOFP Bylaws regarding Officer Composition and Terms
- Resolution 8: Access to abortion when needed to save a pregnant patient’s life
- Resolution 9: Transgender Health Education
- Resolution 10: Voting as a Social Determinant of Health
- Resolution 11: Evidence-Based Reproductive Healthcare
- Resolution 12: Increasing Environmental Health Education
- Resolution 13: Supporting Accessibility on Telemedicine Platforms For Individuals with Vision and/or Hearing Impairment and Disabilities
- Resolution 14: Recognizing the Importance of Labeling Gluten as an Allergen
- Resolution 15: Increasing Resident Access to Mental Health Services
- Resolution 16: Equitable Reimbursement for Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT)
- Resolution 17: Creation of Elective Electronic National Advanced Directive and Code Status Registry
- Resolution 18: Defer Effective Date for the 2023 Congress of Delegates Resolutions 6 & 7
- Resolution 1: Approval of March 10, 2021 Virtual Congress of Delegates Minutes
- Resolution 2: Approval of 2022 Budget
- Resolution 3: Climate Change White Paper
- Resolution 4: Reaffirmed Sunsetting ACOFP Position Statements
- Resolution 5: ACOFP Sunsetting Position Statements (Amended & Reaffirmed)
- Resolution 6: Sunsetting ACOFP Position Statements
- Resolution 7: FMLA Education and Payment
- Resolution 8: Advanced Directive National Registry and Quality Measurement
- Resolution 9: Addressing Disproportionate Perinatal and Infant Mortality in Minority Populations and those Experiencing Racism
- Resolution 10: Addressing Disproportionate Perinatal Mortality in Minority Populations
- Resolution 11: Establishing a National Immunization Information System (IIS)
- Resolution 12: Recognizing the Ongoing Need to Support Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Patient Care Settings
- Resolution 13: Use of Gender Affirming Names and Pronouns for Patients Who Are Transgender
- Resolution 14: Supporting Prenatal Health Care Initiatives in Family Medicine
- Resolution 15: Osteopathic Family Physician Competency in Delivering Reproductive Healthcare
- Resolution 16: Transgender Health Education
- Resolution 17: Higher Regulatory Standards for the Dietary Supplement Industry
- Resolution 18: Transgender Healthcare
- Resolution 19: Resident Burnout Prevention During Medical Education
- Resolution 20: Early Entry Initial Certification Exam for Family Medicine Residents
- Resolution 21: ACGME Requirement Reevaluation for Family Medicine Residents
- Resolution 22: Proposed Amendments to the ACOFP Bylaws Regarding the Nominating Committee Name Change to Leadership Development Committee
- Resolution 23: Proposed Amendments to the ACOFP Constitution Regarding Officer Composition and Terms
- Resolution 24: Proposed Amendments to the ACOFP Bylaws Regarding Officer Composition and Terms
- Resolution 25: Proposed Amendments to the ACOFP Bylaws Regarding the Board of Governors Composition and Terms
- Resolution 26: Proposed Amendments to the ACOFP Bylaws Regarding the ACOFP Committees
- Resolution 27: Proposed Amendment to the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians (ACOFP) Constitution to Eliminate Outside Organizations from Approving Changes to the ACOFP Constitution
- Resolution 28: Proposed Amendment to the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians (ACOFP) Bylaws to Eliminate Outside Organizations from Approving Changes to the ACOFP Bylaws
- Resolution 1: Approval of March 20–21, 2019 Minutes
- Resolution 2: Approval of 2021 Budget
- Resolution 3: 2020–2024 ACOFP Strategic Plan
- Resolution 4: Revisions to Sunsetting ACOFP Position Statements
- Resolution 5: Sunsetting Policy—Graduate Medical Education
- Resolution 6: Sunsetting Policy—Physician-Assisted Suicide
- Resolution 7: Resident Council Delegate Position
- Resolution 8: Student Delegation in the ACOFP Congress of Delegates
- Resolution 9: Establishment of the ACOFP Mountain West Regional Society
- Resolution 10: Osteopathic Recognition in Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) Programs
- Resolution 11: Electronic Health Record Documentation
- Resolution 12: Climate Change
- Resolution 13: Pain Management and Substance Use Disorder CME Lectures
- Resolution 14: Consumer Drug Labeling with Country of Origin
- Resolution 15: Access to Medical Nutritional Therapy for Obese Patients
- Resolution 16: Telehealth/Telemedicine Training for Family Medicine Residents
- Resolution 17: Mental Health Counselors for Medical Students
- Resolution 18: Endorse Nutritionally Balanced, Low-Cost or Free Meals for Children in Schools
- Resolution 19: MDs as ACOFP Active Members
- Resolution 1: Approval of March 21-22, 2018 Congress of Delegates Minutes
- Resolution 2: Approval of 2019 Budget
- Resolution 3: Revisions to Sunsetting ACOFP Position Statements
- Resolution 4: Position Statement on Telemedicine
- Resolution 5: Student Delegation in ACOFP Congress
- Resolution 6: Creation of a National Resident Delegation for the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians (ACOFP)
- Resolution 7: Distinguished Fellow
- Resolution 8: ACOFP Gun Safety Policy Resolution
- Resolution 9: Partnering with ACGME to Increase the Number of Community-Based Primary Care Residency Programs
- Resolution 10: Creating a Directory of Members for Hosting Medical Students on Away Rotations and Residency Interviews
- Resolution 11: OMT Boot Camp
- **WITHDRAWN**Resolution 12: Longitudinal Assessment Platform AOBFP
- Resolution 13: Board Certification Results
- Resolution 14: Past Resolutions and Position Statements Searchable Database Webpage
- Resolution 15: Scope of Practice of Family Physicians
- Resolution 16: Interoperable Electronic Medical Records
- Resolution 17: Health Effects of Climate Change
- Resolution 18: Housing Affects Healthcare
- Resolution 19: Incorporating Nutrition Education into Core Medical School Curriculums
- Resolution 20: Opposition to Patients Discrimination of Osteopathic Family Physicians
- Resolution 21: Naloxone Availability
- Resolution 22: Opioid Education
- Resolution 23: The Identity and Uniqueness of Osteopathic Medicine
- Resolution 24: POFPS Resolution 60th Anniversary
- Resolution 25: MDs as ACOFP Active Members
- **WITHDRAWN** Resolution 26: The AOA Exercises Caution When Considering Certification
- Resolution 27: Certification Component Development
- **WITHDRAWN** Resolution 28: OMT Performance Exam Pathway
- Resolution 29: AOA Specialty Board Certification
- Resolution 1: Approval of March 15-16, 2017 Congress of Delegates Minutes
- Resolution 2: Approval of 2018 Budget
- Resolution 3: 2019 Dues Increase
- Resolution 4: ACOFP Resident Convention Waiver
- Resolution 5: Reaffirmation of the ACOFP Position Statements Scheduled to Sunset - Consent Agenda
- Resolution 6: Revisions to Sunsetting ACOFP Position Statements - Payment for Influenza Vaccine
- Resolution 7: Revisions to Sunsetting ACOFP Position Statements - Hospital Privileges
- Resolution 8: Revisions to Sunsetting ACOFP Position Statements - Certification - Reentry Pathway
- Resolution 9: Revisions to Sunsetting ACOFP Position Statements - Stem Cell Research
- Resolution 10: Revisions to Sunsetting ACOFP Position Statements - Telemedicine
- Resolution 11: Approval of the Code of Ethics
- Resolution 12: Creation of National Student Delegation
- Resolution 13: Student Involvement in State Societies
- Resolution 14: Mentors List for Medical Students
- Resolution 15: AOBFP Initial Board Certification
- Resolution 16: Osteopathic Board Certification
- Resolution 17: Saving Community-Based Residency Programs
- Resolution 18: The Full, Complete, Unrestricted and Independent Practice of Medicine by Nurse Practitioners
- Resolution 19: Absence of Drug Use Protocol and Research
- Resolution 20: Universal Background Checks for Firearm Purchases and Transfers
- Resolution 21: Sexual Orientation and Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Policy (response to 2017 Congress approved Resolution 27)
- Resolution 22: Advocacy and Education for Sexual Health Among Teens and Young Adults
- Resolution 23: Access to Nutritious Food
- Resolution 24: Health Concerns in Homeless Populations
- Resolution 25: Affordable Hormone Replacement Therapies for Female Health
- Resolution 26: Global Medical Outreach
- Resolution 27: Consideration of Medical Doctors (MDs) as Active Members
- Resolution 28: Proposed Amendment to the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians (ACOFP) Constitution & Bylaws to Eliminate Mandatory Membership in an Outside Entity
- Resolution 29: Proposed Amendment to the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians (ACOFP) Constitution & Bylaws to Eliminate Outside Organizations from Approving the ACOFP Constitution & Bylaws
- Resolution 1: Approval of April 6-7 Congress of Delegates Minutes
- Resolution 2: Approval of 2017 Budget
- Resolution 3: Revisions to Sunsetting ACOFP Position Statements
- Resolution 4: Resident Involvement in State Societies
- Resolution 5: New Physician Involvement in State Societies
- Resolution 6: AOA Specialty Board Certification
- Resolution 7: Continuous Osteopathic Board Certification
- Resolution 8: Physician and Medical Product Manufacturer Financial Relationship Transparency
- Resolution 9: Notifying Physicians about Software Errors in Electronic Health Records
- Resolution 10: Opposition of Physician Gag Rules
- Resolution 11: Patient Interpreters - CMS Requirements
- Resolution 12: Physician Wellness
- Resolution 13: Resources for Physician Burnout
- Resolution 14: Prior Authorization
- Resolution 15: Increasing the Number of Medical Students from Health Disparity Communities
- Resolution 16: Increasing the Number of Primary Care Physician Residency Positions to Reflect Workforce Needs
- Resolution 17: Diverse Funding for Community-Based Primary Care Residencies
- Resolution 18: Prenatal Drug Screening
- Resolution 19: State Adult Immunization Registries
- Resolution 20: Seatbelt Usage and Endorsement of Primary Enforcement Laws
- Resolution 21: Electronic Nicotine Delivery Device (E-cigarette) Use in Youth
- Resolution 22: Needle Exchange Programs
- Resolution 23: Experimental Drug Therapies – Patient “Right to Try”
- Resolution 24: Gun Control Laws to Reduce Morbidity and Mortality Associated with Firearm Violence
- Resolution 25: Absence of Gun Violence Research as a Public Health Issue
- Resolution 26: Healthcare Discrepancies in LGBTQ Patient Population
- Resolution 27: Support for Gender Identity and Expression in Housing, Education, Employment and Other Public Places
- Resolution 28: Advocation of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Non-Discrimination Policies Within Residency Contracts
- Resolution 29: Powdered Caffeine
- Resolution 30: HIV Consent Form Elimination
- Resolution 31: Vaccine Safety
- Resolution 1: Approval of March 11-12, 2015 ACOFP Congress of Delegates Minutes
- Resolution 2: Approval of 2016 ACOFP Budget
- Resolution 3: Amendments to ACOFP Constitution & Bylaws
- Resolution 4: Submission of ACOFP Congress Resolutions
- Resolution 5: Committee and Affiliate Society Resolutions to the ACOFP Congress of Delegates
- Resolution 6: Consideration of Allopathic Physicians for ACOFP Membership
- Resolution 7: ACOFP Policy Position on Cognitively Impaired Physicians
- Resolution 8: 2016 – 2018 ACOFP Strategic Plan
- Resolution 9: Osteopathic Continuous Certification (OCC)
- Resolution 10: Opposition to Mandatory Osteopathic Continuous Certification (OCC)
- Resolution 11: Proposed Changes to Recertification
- Resolution 12: Lack of Education on Opioid Use
- Resolution 13: Collaboration with Organizations Advocating for the Prevention & Treatment of Prescription Narcotic Abuse & Dependence
- Resolution 1: Approval of March 12-13, 2014 Congress of Delegates Minutes
- Resolution 2: Adoption of 2015 ACOFP Budget
- Resolution 3: Amendments to ACOFP Constitution
- Resolution 4: Amendments to ACOFP Bylaws
- Resolution 5: Revisions to Sunsetting ACOFP Position Statements
- Resolution 6: Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine Training
- Resolution 7: Improving Competitive Edge for Membership in the ACOFP and AOA
- Resolution 8: Marijuana Impaired Driving
- Resolution 1: Approval of March 20-21, 2013 Congress of Delegates Minutes
- Resolution 2: Adoption of 2014 ACOFP Budget
- Resolution 3: Proposed 2015 ACOFP Dues Increase
- Resolution 4: Policy Manual Revisions
- Resolution 5: AOA:AACOM Blue Ribbon Commission Report
- Resolution 6: Osteopathic Medical Education
- Resolution 7: Recreational Marijuana Use
- Resolution 8: Epidemic Opioid Overdose Deaths in America
- Resolution 9: Best Clinical Practices for Opioid Prescription
- Resolution 10: End Administration of Live Intranasal Influenza Mist Vaccine in the United States
- Resolution 11: Establishment of the Alabama ACOFP Affiliate Society
- Resolution 12: Establishment of the Oregon ACOFP Affiliate Society
- Resolution 13: AOA AACOM Unified Residency Accreditation System