Annals of Family Medicine
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The leading peer-reviewed journal for research in #PrimaryCare, with a 5-year impact factor of 5.1. Always #OpenAccess, no fees to publish.
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The November/December 2025 Issue of Annals of Family Medicine 𝗔𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗡𝗼𝘄!
🎥Watch our video preview for a quick look at what’s inside our final issue of the year: www.annfammed.org/content/23/6...
🎥Watch our video preview for a quick look at what’s inside our final issue of the year: www.annfammed.org/content/23/6...
Expanding beyond its annual meeting, NAPCRG+ is a year-round platform offering accessible training, mentorship, and collaboration opportunities to strengthen the global #PrimaryCare research community. #FMsky #Medsky
FM Update - Learn more about NAPCRG+ here:
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FM Update - Learn more about NAPCRG+ here:
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January 13, 2026 at 8:55 PM
Expanding beyond its annual meeting, NAPCRG+ is a year-round platform offering accessible training, mentorship, and collaboration opportunities to strengthen the global #PrimaryCare research community. #FMsky #Medsky
FM Update - Learn more about NAPCRG+ here:
www.annfammed.org/content/23/6...
FM Update - Learn more about NAPCRG+ here:
www.annfammed.org/content/23/6...
An analysis of the AMA Physician Masterfile found an 11% decline in family physicians practicing in rural U.S. communities. Despite workforce initiatives, the decline exacerbates rural health disparities.
Check out the full study here: www.annfammed.org/content/23/6...
Check out the full study here: www.annfammed.org/content/23/6...
January 12, 2026 at 4:27 PM
An analysis of the AMA Physician Masterfile found an 11% decline in family physicians practicing in rural U.S. communities. Despite workforce initiatives, the decline exacerbates rural health disparities.
Check out the full study here: www.annfammed.org/content/23/6...
Check out the full study here: www.annfammed.org/content/23/6...
𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 has reached an exciting milestone with more than 2,000 downloads!
Grateful to our audience for engaging with conversations that spotlight #PrimaryCare & #FamilyMedicine research
Listen to all the episodes here: www.annfammed.org/content/anna...
Grateful to our audience for engaging with conversations that spotlight #PrimaryCare & #FamilyMedicine research
Listen to all the episodes here: www.annfammed.org/content/anna...
January 9, 2026 at 7:04 PM
𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 has reached an exciting milestone with more than 2,000 downloads!
Grateful to our audience for engaging with conversations that spotlight #PrimaryCare & #FamilyMedicine research
Listen to all the episodes here: www.annfammed.org/content/anna...
Grateful to our audience for engaging with conversations that spotlight #PrimaryCare & #FamilyMedicine research
Listen to all the episodes here: www.annfammed.org/content/anna...
A new clinical practice guideline from the Action Collaborative on TBI Care, convened by the National Academies offers evidence-based recommendations to standardize outpatient care for adults recovering from TBI across 11 priority areas.
Full study here: www.annfammed.org/content/23/6...
Full study here: www.annfammed.org/content/23/6...
January 8, 2026 at 7:20 PM
A new clinical practice guideline from the Action Collaborative on TBI Care, convened by the National Academies offers evidence-based recommendations to standardize outpatient care for adults recovering from TBI across 11 priority areas.
Full study here: www.annfammed.org/content/23/6...
Full study here: www.annfammed.org/content/23/6...
@stfm-fm.bsky.social hosted the Professionalism in #FamilyMedicine Summit, convening 43 leaders from to examine how professionalism is defined, taught, and assessed amid cultural and systemic change, and to identify future directions and collaborative next steps
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www.annfammed.org/content/23/6...
January 7, 2026 at 2:29 PM
@stfm-fm.bsky.social hosted the Professionalism in #FamilyMedicine Summit, convening 43 leaders from to examine how professionalism is defined, taught, and assessed amid cultural and systemic change, and to identify future directions and collaborative next steps
www.annfammed.org/content/23/6...
www.annfammed.org/content/23/6...
This study tested a 40-hour online program training Spanish-speaking clinic employees as medical interpreters. Participants improved significantly, with 72% achieving qualified status, showing an affordable way to expand language-concordant care.
Full study here:
www.annfammed.org/content/23/6...
Full study here:
www.annfammed.org/content/23/6...
January 5, 2026 at 3:54 PM
This study tested a 40-hour online program training Spanish-speaking clinic employees as medical interpreters. Participants improved significantly, with 72% achieving qualified status, showing an affordable way to expand language-concordant care.
Full study here:
www.annfammed.org/content/23/6...
Full study here:
www.annfammed.org/content/23/6...
This longitudinal study of #FamilyMedicine faculty found a decline in the proportion of tenured or tenure-track faculty, despite overall growth in the number of faculty physicians.
Family Medicine Update: www.annfammed.org/content/23/6...
Family Medicine Update: www.annfammed.org/content/23/6...
January 2, 2026 at 6:01 PM
This longitudinal study of #FamilyMedicine faculty found a decline in the proportion of tenured or tenure-track faculty, despite overall growth in the number of faculty physicians.
Family Medicine Update: www.annfammed.org/content/23/6...
Family Medicine Update: www.annfammed.org/content/23/6...
Looking back on 2025. Thank you to the Annals of Family Medicine community. We’re excited for 2026 and continuing to share research that shapes #FamilyMedicine and #PrimaryCare. #FMsky #Medsky
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December 31, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Looking back on 2025. Thank you to the Annals of Family Medicine community. We’re excited for 2026 and continuing to share research that shapes #FamilyMedicine and #PrimaryCare. #FMsky #Medsky
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The National Family Medicine Strategic Plan for Research is turning vision into action, expanding research pathways, supporting department leaders, and strengthening national infrastructure for #FamilyMedicine research.
Family Medicine Update: www.annfammed.org/content/23/6...
Family Medicine Update: www.annfammed.org/content/23/6...
December 29, 2025 at 1:41 PM
The National Family Medicine Strategic Plan for Research is turning vision into action, expanding research pathways, supporting department leaders, and strengthening national infrastructure for #FamilyMedicine research.
Family Medicine Update: www.annfammed.org/content/23/6...
Family Medicine Update: www.annfammed.org/content/23/6...
𝓗𝓪𝓹𝓹𝔂 𝓗𝓸𝓵𝓲𝓭𝓪𝔂𝓼 from Annals of Family Medicine!
Thank you for being part of our community & we wish you a joyful holiday season. #FamilyMedicine #HappyHolidays
Thank you for being part of our community & we wish you a joyful holiday season. #FamilyMedicine #HappyHolidays
December 24, 2025 at 4:30 PM
𝓗𝓪𝓹𝓹𝔂 𝓗𝓸𝓵𝓲𝓭𝓪𝔂𝓼 from Annals of Family Medicine!
Thank you for being part of our community & we wish you a joyful holiday season. #FamilyMedicine #HappyHolidays
Thank you for being part of our community & we wish you a joyful holiday season. #FamilyMedicine #HappyHolidays
Need some holiday listening? 🎧
From original studies to methodology, systematic reviews, and special reports, the Annals of Family Medicine Podcast keeps researchers and practitioners up to date on what’s shaping primary care.
Explore all 10 episodes here: www.annfammed.org/content/anna...
From original studies to methodology, systematic reviews, and special reports, the Annals of Family Medicine Podcast keeps researchers and practitioners up to date on what’s shaping primary care.
Explore all 10 episodes here: www.annfammed.org/content/anna...
December 23, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Need some holiday listening? 🎧
From original studies to methodology, systematic reviews, and special reports, the Annals of Family Medicine Podcast keeps researchers and practitioners up to date on what’s shaping primary care.
Explore all 10 episodes here: www.annfammed.org/content/anna...
From original studies to methodology, systematic reviews, and special reports, the Annals of Family Medicine Podcast keeps researchers and practitioners up to date on what’s shaping primary care.
Explore all 10 episodes here: www.annfammed.org/content/anna...
This descriptive study evaluated the #AI readiness of 134 young family doctors across 20 European countries, revealing low current use and limited knowledge but positive views of AI's potential to reduce workload. #FMsky #Medsky
Read the full study here: www.annfammed.org/content/23/6...
Read the full study here: www.annfammed.org/content/23/6...
December 22, 2025 at 3:45 PM
This descriptive study evaluated the #AI readiness of 134 young family doctors across 20 European countries, revealing low current use and limited knowledge but positive views of AI's potential to reduce workload. #FMsky #Medsky
Read the full study here: www.annfammed.org/content/23/6...
Read the full study here: www.annfammed.org/content/23/6...
This study found that continuity of care was associated with a 9.8% to 23.5% lower risk of acute, potentially preventable hospitalizations, showing how consistent patient clinician relationships can help avoid hospital stays.
Read full study here:
www.annfammed.org/content/23/6...
Read full study here:
www.annfammed.org/content/23/6...
December 19, 2025 at 2:03 PM
This study found that continuity of care was associated with a 9.8% to 23.5% lower risk of acute, potentially preventable hospitalizations, showing how consistent patient clinician relationships can help avoid hospital stays.
Read full study here:
www.annfammed.org/content/23/6...
Read full study here:
www.annfammed.org/content/23/6...
“I am proud to be a family physician.”
New @aafp.org President Sarah Nosal, MD, FAAFP, called on the #FamilyMedicine community to push forward together through advocacy, mentorship, innovation, and equity in care.
Family Medicine Update: www.annfammed.org/content/23/6...
New @aafp.org President Sarah Nosal, MD, FAAFP, called on the #FamilyMedicine community to push forward together through advocacy, mentorship, innovation, and equity in care.
Family Medicine Update: www.annfammed.org/content/23/6...
December 17, 2025 at 6:08 PM
“I am proud to be a family physician.”
New @aafp.org President Sarah Nosal, MD, FAAFP, called on the #FamilyMedicine community to push forward together through advocacy, mentorship, innovation, and equity in care.
Family Medicine Update: www.annfammed.org/content/23/6...
New @aafp.org President Sarah Nosal, MD, FAAFP, called on the #FamilyMedicine community to push forward together through advocacy, mentorship, innovation, and equity in care.
Family Medicine Update: www.annfammed.org/content/23/6...
NEW Annals of Family Medicine Podcast episode out now!
Our Live from NAPCRG 2025 series features Dr. José E. Rodríguez, discussing the fun of attending NAPCRG, the importance of keeping joy alive in your work & his journey that led him to his new role
Listen: www.annfammed.org/content/anna...
Our Live from NAPCRG 2025 series features Dr. José E. Rodríguez, discussing the fun of attending NAPCRG, the importance of keeping joy alive in your work & his journey that led him to his new role
Listen: www.annfammed.org/content/anna...
December 16, 2025 at 4:53 PM
NEW Annals of Family Medicine Podcast episode out now!
Our Live from NAPCRG 2025 series features Dr. José E. Rodríguez, discussing the fun of attending NAPCRG, the importance of keeping joy alive in your work & his journey that led him to his new role
Listen: www.annfammed.org/content/anna...
Our Live from NAPCRG 2025 series features Dr. José E. Rodríguez, discussing the fun of attending NAPCRG, the importance of keeping joy alive in your work & his journey that led him to his new role
Listen: www.annfammed.org/content/anna...
A study found that a high dietary glycemic index was associated with an increased risk of lung cancer, including non–small cell lung cancer & small cell lung cancer, while glycemic load was inversely associated with the risk of lung cancer & NSCLC
Full study here:
www.annfammed.org/content/23/6...
Full study here:
www.annfammed.org/content/23/6...
December 15, 2025 at 3:55 PM
A study found that a high dietary glycemic index was associated with an increased risk of lung cancer, including non–small cell lung cancer & small cell lung cancer, while glycemic load was inversely associated with the risk of lung cancer & NSCLC
Full study here:
www.annfammed.org/content/23/6...
Full study here:
www.annfammed.org/content/23/6...
Looking for something new to listen to? 🎧
Dive into the latest Annals of Family Medicine Podcast, where host Sherri Eldin kicks off our 2025 Live from #NAPCRG series with Dr. Felicity Goodyear-Smith. .
Listen here: www.annfammed.org/content/anna...
Dive into the latest Annals of Family Medicine Podcast, where host Sherri Eldin kicks off our 2025 Live from #NAPCRG series with Dr. Felicity Goodyear-Smith. .
Listen here: www.annfammed.org/content/anna...
December 12, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Looking for something new to listen to? 🎧
Dive into the latest Annals of Family Medicine Podcast, where host Sherri Eldin kicks off our 2025 Live from #NAPCRG series with Dr. Felicity Goodyear-Smith. .
Listen here: www.annfammed.org/content/anna...
Dive into the latest Annals of Family Medicine Podcast, where host Sherri Eldin kicks off our 2025 Live from #NAPCRG series with Dr. Felicity Goodyear-Smith. .
Listen here: www.annfammed.org/content/anna...
Our most recent issue highlights a perspective piece reflecting on a challenging year marked by burnout, leadership transitions, and faculty attrition, during which the author lost joy in medicine and considered leaving. #FMsky #Medsky
Read the full article here: www.annfammed.org/content/23/6...
Read the full article here: www.annfammed.org/content/23/6...
December 11, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Our most recent issue highlights a perspective piece reflecting on a challenging year marked by burnout, leadership transitions, and faculty attrition, during which the author lost joy in medicine and considered leaving. #FMsky #Medsky
Read the full article here: www.annfammed.org/content/23/6...
Read the full article here: www.annfammed.org/content/23/6...
This special report from the 2024 Latino #PrimaryCare Summit examines chronic condition care in Latino communities, drawing from expert presentations & group discussions to identify 9 key themes and recommendations for #PrimaryCare research & practice.
Study here: www.annfammed.org/content/23/6...
Study here: www.annfammed.org/content/23/6...
December 10, 2025 at 6:35 PM
This special report from the 2024 Latino #PrimaryCare Summit examines chronic condition care in Latino communities, drawing from expert presentations & group discussions to identify 9 key themes and recommendations for #PrimaryCare research & practice.
Study here: www.annfammed.org/content/23/6...
Study here: www.annfammed.org/content/23/6...
This study aimed to understand how general practitioners experience trust in their patients, and how that trust affects patient care. Reporting trust in patients forms the foundation of care, deepens with engagement, and is key to sustaining relationships.
Study:
www.annfammed.org/content/23/6...
Study:
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December 8, 2025 at 7:20 PM
This study aimed to understand how general practitioners experience trust in their patients, and how that trust affects patient care. Reporting trust in patients forms the foundation of care, deepens with engagement, and is key to sustaining relationships.
Study:
www.annfammed.org/content/23/6...
Study:
www.annfammed.org/content/23/6...
🎧 Listen NOW to Episode 9⃣ of the Annals of Family Medicine Podcast featuring Dr. Felicity Goodyear-Smith, kicking off our 2025 Live from NAPCRG series. #FMsky #Medsky
Listen here: www.annfammed.org/content/anna...
Listen here: www.annfammed.org/content/anna...
December 5, 2025 at 3:41 PM
🎧 Listen NOW to Episode 9⃣ of the Annals of Family Medicine Podcast featuring Dr. Felicity Goodyear-Smith, kicking off our 2025 Live from NAPCRG series. #FMsky #Medsky
Listen here: www.annfammed.org/content/anna...
Listen here: www.annfammed.org/content/anna...
This study highlights Home Health Focus, a new cross-sectional publicly available dataset representing home health utilization by Medicare beneficiaries, aggregated annually at the home health agency, county and state levels from 2016 to 2019.
Read the paper here: www.annfammed.org/content/23/6...
Read the paper here: www.annfammed.org/content/23/6...
December 4, 2025 at 7:35 PM
This study highlights Home Health Focus, a new cross-sectional publicly available dataset representing home health utilization by Medicare beneficiaries, aggregated annually at the home health agency, county and state levels from 2016 to 2019.
Read the paper here: www.annfammed.org/content/23/6...
Read the paper here: www.annfammed.org/content/23/6...
In this study, a survey of 204 US adult adoptees reported limited adoption-related knowledge and discrimination from clinicians. These negative interactions were linked to more than 7x higher odds of delaying care or changing providers. #FMsky
Full study here:
www.annfammed.org/content/23/6...
Full study here:
www.annfammed.org/content/23/6...
December 2, 2025 at 8:33 PM
In this study, a survey of 204 US adult adoptees reported limited adoption-related knowledge and discrimination from clinicians. These negative interactions were linked to more than 7x higher odds of delaying care or changing providers. #FMsky
Full study here:
www.annfammed.org/content/23/6...
Full study here:
www.annfammed.org/content/23/6...
In this essay, @jefflubellc19.bsky.social , a social science researcher and caregiver for his daughter with multiple chronic conditions, urges medical journals to make it easier for patients and caregivers to publish their experiences.
Read study here: www.annfammed.org/content/23/6...
Read study here: www.annfammed.org/content/23/6...
December 1, 2025 at 4:55 PM
In this essay, @jefflubellc19.bsky.social , a social science researcher and caregiver for his daughter with multiple chronic conditions, urges medical journals to make it easier for patients and caregivers to publish their experiences.
Read study here: www.annfammed.org/content/23/6...
Read study here: www.annfammed.org/content/23/6...
In our latest issue, an analysis of the American Medical Association Physician Masterfile (2017–2023) found an 11% decline in family physicians practicing in rural U.S. communities, with the largest losses in the Northeast & the smallest declines in the West.
🔗 www.annfammed.org/content/23/6...
🔗 www.annfammed.org/content/23/6...
November 28, 2025 at 3:02 PM
In our latest issue, an analysis of the American Medical Association Physician Masterfile (2017–2023) found an 11% decline in family physicians practicing in rural U.S. communities, with the largest losses in the Northeast & the smallest declines in the West.
🔗 www.annfammed.org/content/23/6...
🔗 www.annfammed.org/content/23/6...