American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians
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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.
| American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians | |
|---|---|
| Motto | Advocacy.Education. Leadership. |
| Formation | 1950 |
| Type | professional association |
| Headquarters | Arlington Heights, Illinois |
| Location |  United States |
| Membership | 22,000 osteopathic family physicians and medical students |
| Official languages | English |
| President | Steven F. Rubin, DO, FACOFP dist |
| Key people | Peter L. Schmelzer, CAE |
| Website | [1]www.acofp.org |
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[edit] 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. [1] 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.
[edit] Political Positions
The ACCOFP has adopted a number of political positions; all are publically available via their website.[2]
[edit] U.S. President George W. Bush
The ACOFP "supports President Bush in his war on terrorism and homeland security."
[edit] Stem 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.
[edit] Physician Assisted Suicide
The ACOFP "formally opposes legislation" to legalize physician-assisted suicide.
[edit] References
- ^ (2003) ACOFP History. Arlington Heights, Illinois: ACOFP.
- ^ OPERATING POLICIES & POSITION STATEMENTS OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC FAMILY PHYSICIANS. ACOFP. 18 May 2007.
