IFM | Reconnecting with the AAFP: Dr. Kaci Larsen's Journey in Family Medicine
Inside Family Medicine
In this episode of Inside Family Medicine, guest host, Adam Bradley interviews Dr. Kaci Larsen, a regional medical director in Phoenix, Arizona, about her journey in family medicine and her involvement with the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP). Dr. Larsen discusses her early introduction to the AAFP, the importance of community and leadership within the organization, and the challenges and rewards of a career in family medicine. She also gives advice for new physicians on staying connected and maintaining work-life balance. Topics By Timestamp ...
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CME | Beyond Judgement: What Actually Works for Weight Loss?
Inside Family Medicine
In this episode of CME on the go, our hosts focus on discussing GLP-1 agonists and their impact on obesity management. They delve into patients' varying perceptions and willingness to use these medications versus non-pharmacologic approaches like lifestyle, integrative, and preventive medicine. The hosts examine different dietary plans, such as the Mediterranean, DASH, and plant-based diets, and their efficacy in weight loss. They stress the importance of shared decision-making, individualized patient care, and considering cultural and socioeconomic factors. The episode concludes with...
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FFFM | Members at the Center of Advocacy in 2025
Inside Family Medicine
In this episode of Fighting for Family Medicine, David Tully, vice president of Government Relations and a member of the AAFP Advocacy team, reviews the significant advocacy efforts by the Academy and its members in 2025. Highlighting key legislative victories and member participation, Tully underscores the impact of family physicians in shaping health care policy. The episode features an interview with Dr. Adrienne Parad, a family physician and town council member in Ledyard, Connecticut, who shares her journey into public service and how her medical background informs her role in local...
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CME | Let’s Talk Flu Shots: Clearing the Air on Flu Vaccine Safety
Inside Family Medicine
In this episode of CME on the Go, Dr. Jason Marker, Dr. Tamaan Osbourne-Roberts, and Dr. Lauren Brown-Berchtold discuss the importance of influenza vaccination. They share personal experiences, outline vaccine recommendations for various age groups, and address common safety concerns and myths about the flu vaccine. They emphasize the role family physicians play in preventing hospitalizations and deaths through effective vaccination campaigns. Listeners are encouraged to incorporate practical strategies for discussing vaccines with patients and to stay informed on the latest vaccine...
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CME | This Is Giving Me a Headache: Managing the Headache Patient Without Losing Your Mind
Inside Family Medicine
In this episode of CME on the Go, our hosts discuss the complexities of diagnosing and treating headaches in primary care. They cover common challenges faced by family physicians, such as differentiating between primary and secondary headaches, the importance of taking thorough patient histories, and the appropriate use of diagnostic tests like MRI and CT scans. The episode offers a deep dive into treatment options for headaches, including pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic methods, with a special focus on managing chronic daily headaches, migraine disorders, and medication overuse...
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FFFM | November 2025 Advocacy Rounds
Inside Family Medicine
As the holiday season approaches, David Tully, VP of Government Relations at the AAFP, recaps the organization's advocacy efforts in November. Key topics include the Medicare physician fee schedule; student loan debt for primary care physicians; and meetings with lawmakers to push for continued telehealth flexibilities, strengthening the primary care workforce and ensuring that the Medicare physician fee schedule is implemented as published. The AAFP also addresses the issue of down coding by health plans and the urgency to extend ACA health care tax credits. Listeners are...
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IFM | Supporting Family Caregivers in 2025: How Family Physicians Can Strengthen Healthcare’s Hidden Workforce
Inside Family Medicine
In this episode of Inside Family Medicine, we are joined by Rita Choula, AARP's Senior Director of Caregiving, and Dr. Ecler Jaqua, a family and geriatric medicine expert, to discuss how family physicians can support caregivers. Topics include the role and challenges faced by family caregivers, key findings from AARP's Caregiving in the US 2025 report, and important practices for family physicians to support caregivers. Both guests share personal experiences and underscore the importance of recognizing and supporting caregivers as a critical component of the health care system. ...
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IFM | Exploring Rural Health and Private Practice with Dr. Brittney Anderson
Inside Family Medicine
In this episode of Inside Family Medicine, we hear from Dr. Brittney Anderson, a board-certified family physician and founder of Anderson Family Care in rural Alabama. Dr. Anderson discusses her journey from training to opening her private practice, the importance of providing comprehensive care in rural areas, and the challenges and rewards of owning a private practice. She emphasizes the significance of community involvement and shares valuable advice for physicians considering opening their own practices. Topics By Timestamp 00:00 Introduction 00:11...
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CME | Get In, Learner, we're Doing Family Medicine!
Inside Family Medicine
In this episode of CME on the Go, our hosts delve into the nuances of medical teaching and education. They share personal experiences, teaching strategies, and the significance of engaging learners from different generations. The episode highlights the importance of questioning, respect, and collaborative learning in developing skilled family physicians. Special guest, Chief Resident Elaine Wong, provides insights into what makes teaching effective from a learner’s perspective, emphasizing the value of interactive and respectful learning environments. After listening to the...
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FFFM | 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule: Key Updates and Advocacy Efforts
Inside Family Medicine
In this episode of Fighting for Family Medicine, host David Tully, vice president of Government Relations at the AAFP, speaks with Kate Gilliard, the Academy’s senior manager for federal policy and regulatory affairs, about the newly finalized 2026 Medicare physician fee schedule (MPFS). The conversation covers the MPFS’ efficiency adjustment policy, adjustments for practice expense and the creation of new add-on codes for advanced primary care management (APCM) services. Topics By Timestamp 00:00 Introduction 00:24 Breaking down the 2026 Medicare...
info_outlineYou have the ability to earn up to 0.5 CME credits per episode by listening to the CME on the Go series of Inside Family Medicine. The new CME on the Go series of the Inside Family Medicine podcast lets you earn up to 0.5 CME credits per episode — beginning with this inaugural episode that underscores the critical role of family physicians in caring for LGBTQ+ patients and reducing health care inequities.
Listen as three family physicians discuss how to create welcoming environments and adapt medical care to the needs of all patients, as well as the importance of understanding gender identity and sexual orientation.
Your hosts for this episode are Lauren Brown-Berchtold, MD, FAAFP, program director for the San Joaquin General Family Medicine Residency in French Camp, Calif.; Jason Marker, MD, MPA, FAAFP, associate director of the Memorial Hospital Family Medicine Residency program in South Bend, Ind.; and Tamaan Osborne-Roberts, MD, MBA, FAAFP, chief medical officer and vice president of health strategy at the public sector health plan Colorado Access.
These family physician leaders share personal experiences, highlight the significance of visual cues for inclusivity and discuss further gender-affirming care learning opportunities. The conversation encourages continuous learning, humility and a commitment from family physicians to create safe spaces for LGBTQ+ patients.
Credit Claiming
After listening to the podcast episode, claim 0.5 AAFP credit on AAFP.org.
Learning Objectives
- Explore the unique health needs and challenges faced by LGBTQ+ individuals.
- Discuss best practices for creating inclusive healthcare environments for LGBTQ+ patients.
- Recognize the disparities in healthcare access and quality experienced by LGBTQ+ communities.
- Discuss ways to provide guidance on gender-affirming care and supporting the health and well-being of transgender and non-binary patients.
Topics by Timestamp
- 00:00 Welcome to Inside Family Medicine
- 00:18 Meet Your Hosts
- 02:15 Podcast Vision: Centering Family Physicians
- 03:18 Introduction to LGBTQ+ Care
- 03:39 Diving Deep into LGBTQ+ Care in Family Medicine
- 04:30 Importance of Inclusive Care
- 06:56 Training and Resources for LGBTQ+ Care
- 12:59 Creating a Welcoming Environment for All Patients
- 17:20 Screening Guidelines for Transgender Patients
- 20:53 Final Thoughts and Continual Learning
- 24:58 Closing Remarks
References
- https://www.itspronouncedmetrosexual.com/2015/03/the-genderbread-person-v3/
- Killermann S. The Genderbread Person, version 4. Genderbread.org. 2017. [2023-06-27]. https://www.genderbread.org
- Sterling J, Garcia MM. Cancer screening in the transgender population: a review of current guidelines, best practices, and a proposed care model. Transl Androl Urol. 2020 Dec;9(6):2771-2785. doi: 10.21037/tau-20-954.
- Safer JD, Tangpricha V. Care of Transgender Persons. N Engl J Med. 2019 Dec 19;381(25):2451-2460. doi: 10.1056/NEJMcp1903650.
- Iwamoto SJ, Grimstad F, Irwig MS, Rothman MS. Routine Screening for Transgender and Gender Diverse Adults Taking Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy: a Narrative Review. J Gen Intern Med. 2021 May;36(5):1380-1389. doi: 10.1007/s11606-021-06634-7.
- Reisner SL, Mateo C, Elliott MN, et al. Analysis of Reported Health Care Use by Sexual Orientation Among Youth. JAMA Netw Open. 2021;4(10):e2124647. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2021.24647
- Nigro NN, Chandnani N, Doshi A, Fritsch A, Marroquin NA, Zueger M, Sivesind TE, Dellavalle R, Dunnick C. Distinguishing Gender Identity From Biological Sex in Dermatologic Health Care: Methods, Harms, and Paths Forward. JMIR Dermatol. 2023 Jul 18;6:e47118. doi: 10.2196/47118.
Resources:
- https://transcare.ucsf.edu/guidelines
- https://www.glma.org/resources.php
- https://www.aafp.org/cme/all/health-equity/lgbtq-plus-patient-strategies.html
- https://www.aafp.org/family-physician/patient-care/care-resources/lbgtq/tools-resources.html
- https://www.aafp.org/family-physician/patient-care/care-resources/lbgtq.html
Disclosure:
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All individuals in a position to control content for this session have indicated they have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
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