Jan D. Zieren, D.O., MPH, FACOFP, dist.
Arizona Society of ACOFP President
What a treat to step into this position of presidency for the next two years. I am so pleased to follow Dr. Brad Downing - his two years were quite successful and I fully intend to continue a working relationship with him as past president.
Our focus the past two or years has been to mobilize and revitalize the AzACOFP. Dr. Downing has led our board to new heights with increased board members, increased attendance, increased student and resident representation, increased projects and increased acknowledgement. We now want to increase communication to the members, increase the number of members and involve the members to take ownership of this organization - showing the medical community who we are and what we can do.
Please send your feedback to Dr. Zieren @ max.maxwell@cox.net.
In my travels as ACOFP president-elect and president over the last two years I had the opportunity to see other states and their organizations, leadership, membership and activities. What a difference the number of members can have on a group’s impact. But the best memories were the small states coming in to their own and their energy and dynamics to become a viable presence.
AzACOFP is here to represent the voice of the Arizona osteopathic family physicians, to provide power via numbers during advocacy issues or concerns and generate enough value that students, residents and practicing physicians are proud to be members.
Part of our value is our association with the Arizona Osteopathic Medical Association (AOMA) and our national ACOFP. There is strength in numbers and the support we have through these two organizations magnifies our purpose, voice and power. We value these associations and many of our members hold dual membership. The overlap is not redundancy, but reinforcement and augmentation to help further our causes and our needs. This helps put the family in Family Medicine as we have shared together over the years and intend to do so in the future.
With two osteopathic schools here in the valley, we are improving our link with each of them and connecting with the students while their dreams of practicing medicine are still formative. We hope to share many of the positive aspects we can of Family Medicine before other rotations, cynical views, or passivity to not participate in the aggressive “fix for the future” catches up with them. The students who do choose primary care specialties are quite intelligent, well-rounded, and appreciative of challenges. They are energetic and assertive – demonstrating leadership qualities early on. I am as proud as a mother hen when my chicks (students who have precepted in my office) choose Family Medicine and keep me posted for the years that follow.
The most important point I would share at this early time of my presidency is our need to hear from our members as to what they see, feel or hear from their viewpoint – through letters, emails, the website, phone calls, meetings, or board members. We truly want to increase communication to the members and from the members – making our AzACOFP a member organization to be proud of – viable, valuable and vocal.
Photo: Jami Beckman & Dr. Zieren
Caption – (right) Jan D. Zieren, D.O., MPH, FACOFP,dist. Arizona Society President presents Jami Beckman with the Arizona Society of ACOFP Wayne Garrison, D.O. Award, recognizing Dr. Beckman who will be participating in a family medicine residency in Arizona. Dr. Beckman has been active in the student chapter for the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians (ACOFP), and also participated in extracurricular community service activities. The award was presented on June 3rd at the Midwestern AZCOM Senior Banquet.
AzACOFP - Arizona Society Foundation Annual Golf Tournament
Supporting osteopathic family medicine scholarships and medical missions....
The tournament was held on the Desert Mountain Outlaw Golf Course, it is a beauty and one of the most difficult courses to play. Our players were ready to get on the course, and it turned out to be quite a challenge, Mother Nature delivered a very chilly, windy day which was a big surprise for the end of May in Arizona. We had 80 players and many great sponsors (listing below)
Midwestern and ATSU teams played to a tie game, however in the playoff, ATSU squeaked out a victory. Midwestern players, Stephen Alcos, Brady Bulian, Matthew Rachwalski and John Deegan were so close! They certainly should be recognized for a valiant effort on a cold blustery day. Maybe next year the fabulous Bedpan Tourney Trophy will travel to Midwestern.
AzACOFP Golf Tournament Photo Montage
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ATSU Student Foursome wins the first annual Bedpan Tourney challenge between ATSU and Midwestern. ATSU Takes home the trophy and bragging right for this year!
Photo: Left, Craig Jenkins, Right, Nicholas Mulcahy, not in photo, Brennan Owan and Nate Anderson.
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Thanks to those who sponsored student players!
ATSU - Stanley Brysacz, D.O.; Mitch Kasovac, D.O; Stacia Kagie, D.O.; Hollis H. King, D.O.; Thomas McWilliams, D.O.; Roy J Watts, D.O.
Midwestern – AZCOM - Lori A. Kemper, D.O., Dean; Howard Schulman, D.O.; Mark Speicher, D.O.; David Steinway, D.O |
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Thank You to all of our sponsors, all proceeds go to osteopathic medical scholarships and medical missions. Please consider our sponsors when doing business in the future.
Also, thanks to all of our players for your support!
Tournament Host - Sun Radiology
Tournament Host
Mantej Sra, MD
13090 N. 94th DR, STE 103
Peoria, AZ 85381
(602) 633-2400
www.sunradiology.com
Tournament Sponsor - Foothills Sports Medicine & Physical Therapy
Tournament Sponsor
Michael Basten, PT,MTC,ATC,CSCS
15410 S. Mountain Parkway, STE 112
Phoenix, AZ 85044
http://www.foothillsrehab.com/
Tournament Luncheon Sponsor - Total Pain Solutions
Dinner Sponsor
David Berg
16222 North 59th Avenue
Glendale, AZ 85306-1705
(602) 298-7246
totalpainsolutions.com
Arrowhead Family & Sports Medicine Robert Luberto, D.O.
7717 W Deer Valley Rd, #125
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 561-6300
Calloway Labs
Jim Wilkes, Account Executive
34 Commerce Way
Woburn, MA 01801
(781) 224-9899 x 325
jwilkes@callowaylabs.com
www.callowaylabs.com
Milissa Cooper, DO
Steingard Medical Group
5830 North 19th Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85015-2494
(602) 336-1966
Anthony Dekker, DO
Phoenix Indian Medical Center
4212 North 16th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602) 263-1511
F. Timm McCarty, DO
7555 E Osborn Road, Ste 104
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
(480) 947-5454
Humana
Mark E. Kiffer, D.O., MBA
20860 N. Tatum Blvd.
Phoenix, AZ 85050
(480) 515-6591
MICA
2602 E. Thomas Road
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602) 808-2129
www.mica-az.com
Preferred Pain Center
Dr. David Greene, CFO
2813 E. Camelback Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602) 677-8981
dgreene@preferredpaincenter.com
www.preferredpaincenter.com
Sleep Solutions
Brian Lamb
801 Cromwell Park Dr., Suite 108
Glen Burnie, Maryland 21061
(480) 440-3940
blamb@sleepsolutions.com
www.sleepsolutions.com
Sonora Quest Laboratories
1255 W. Washington
Tempe, AZ 85281
(602) 685-5271
donnadavis@bannerhealth.com
www.sonoraquest.com
West Valley Ear Nose & Throat
Brian Rizzo, D.O.
3201 West Peoria Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85029-4612
(602) 843-4844
w.v.ent@cox.net
Harry "Skip" Watters, DO, MPH FACOG
604 West Warner Road
Chandler, AZ 85225-2911
(480) 963-7900
drhcw@hotmail.com
www.womenshealtharizona.com
Lori A. Kemper, DO, MA FACOFP
Midwestern AZCOM Dean
19555 N. 59th Avenue
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 572-3300
www.midwestern.edu
Thanks to all of our sponsors
For additional contact information for sponsors please send your request to Max Maxwell @ max.maxwell@cox.net
Steven Boles, D.O., F.A.S.A.M AzACOFP Preceptor of the Quarter
WW would like to extend our congratulations to Steven Boles, D.O., F.A.S.A.M. for his selection as Preceptor of the Quarter – Summer, 2010. Dr. Boles graduated from the College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery- Des Moines, IA in 1981. As an Osteopathic Family Medicine physician who also specializes in Addiction Medicine he serves the West Valley with an office located in Peoria, AZ. AZCOM medical students have been actively rotating in his office since 2000. He consistently receives outstanding feedback from these medical students who rotate with him. Students’ comments have included: “I very much enjoyed my rotation with Dr. Boles. He has an encyclopedic knowledge of pharmacology and addiction medicine. He displayed a sincere interest in me and went out of his way to integrate me into his practice.”; “Dr. Boles was an excellent preceptor. He gives autonomy and provides feedback on an ongoing basis. I highly recommend him as a preceptor in Family Medicine and especially if a student has a particular interest in Addiction Medicine.”; and “This was one of my top three rotations in terms of the amount of information learned- medical, practical, and social. I was truly amazed at how much you shared.” All of his students have returned top marks in their evaluations and continue to provide positive comments about this rotation as one of their favorites in the valley. We would like to thank Dr. Boles for his commitment and enthusiasm to provide a high standard of excellence with respect to medical student education and mentorship in Family and Addiction Medicine.
Message From Erica Moyer, D.O.
AzACOFP Resident Director
2010-2011
My name is Erica Moyer, I’m currently finishing my first year of residency at Phoenix Baptist Family Practice residency program and am excited to be the Resident Director for the coming year (and also excited the my intern year is coming to a close!). I worked with the ACOFP as president of the student association at Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine, and look forward to serving the organization again.
Christina Tymczyna worked hard last year at compiling a working list of the state’s osteopathic family medicine residents, and finding effective ways to communicate to the group as a whole. I look forward to building on the excellent work already done to continue to build a resource for professional and personal growth for our resident physicians in the state.
AzACOFP Resident Gathering at March ACOFP Convention in Las Vegas
From top left, next to Dr Bradley C. Downing, AzACOFP Past-President is James Pickett DO attending, 2nd row from left: Amy Archer, DO PGY-3, Michelle Jordan, DO PGY-2, Becky Bushman, DO PGY-2, front row, Christine Tymczyna, DO PGY-3, Lindsey Nakao, DO PGY-1, Deborah Bennett, DO Kingman Regional Medical Center (KRCM) program director.
A few others were present, bit not pictured. Michael Brown, DO PGY-3, Bryan McConnell, DO PGY-2, Cary Wheeler, DO PGY-1. All residents are from KRMC.
ATSU SOMA Student Chapter Updates By Gillian Holland, ATSU President
ACOFP at SOMA started off running this year! Our members enjoyed their winter break and got right back into academics and club activities the first week back. We started the year with a presentation from Dr. Joel Mascaro, DO about his journey to family practice and what it takes to run a good Family Practice. He defined the qualities of being a true winner, shared how we can be on top of our personal careers in medicine, and outlined how “paying it forward” will help us give back to our Profession.
We also hosted Amanda Weaver from the Arizona Osteopathic Medical Association and she spoke about health policy and politics in Arizona. She discussed the state political climate, walked us through how health legislation evolves, and shared how the AOMA works to promote health care policy for both allopathic and osteopathic physicians. Her presentation and passion motivated several students interested to participate in Arizona Day at the Legislature.
We also invited a representative from Ethicon to introduce our class to hand tying and suture materials. She introduced us to the confusing world of sutures and needles just in time for our first suture clinic with Dr Wienke, our anatomy professor.
Our members have been very active in our community, dedicating hours to service and advancing osteopathic medicine. We worked with our campus sports medicine club to staff the finish line tent at the PF Chang’s marathon. We scanned the athletes for distress, reminded them to keep walking to encourage recovery.
We also filled and distributed hundreds of bags of ice for sore knees and cramping muscles. Our members enjoyed the hands on experience and some even managed to study for the exam the next day.
Several students helped the Mesa Fire Department with their H1N1 and Seasonal Flu vaccine clinic. Our students were taught how to administer vaccines and also assisted with patient intake and screening. Getting the hands on experience, and a free flu shot, made for a great afternoon!
ACOFP also hosted a booth at ATSU’s Community Free Health and Wellness day. We saw 150 people on the rainy Saturday afternoon, handed out information on Osteopathic family practice and pediatric wearable thermometers, graciously sponsored by AzACOFP. Other programs from campus, including dental, and PA’s preformed free screening exams.
Sunshine Acres Children’s home remained in our hearts and mind over Christmas and we started the year with a day of service cleaning, organizing, and pricing items in their new warehouse thrift store. Members helped move furniture, price house wares, and reunited lamps with their shades. After we finished our work, we took a tour of the site and learned about the programs. We were inspired to throw a clothing drive during our campus’ Wellness Week.
We collected and donated several trunk loads of clothing and accessories to the Home’s shop.
During our campus’ Wellness Week we partnered with our undergraduate AAO club and hosted two OMT Clinics. Hands on Healing: Help for You and Your Patients introduced the other students on campus to osteopathic medicine and how to find a manual medicine practitioner for their patients’ needs.
We also began fundraising and collecting material for Project C.U.R.E. Kits for Kids. We are collecting essential home care products that Project C.U.R.E. will send to developing countries.
Clinics there will send patients home with the kits, filled with items we take for granted in our medicine cabinet. Each kit costs around $40 and contains essentials like pain relievers, tweezers, antibiotic ointment and band aids. For more information about how your clinic can get involved or to support our efforts to leave a legacy of 10 fulfilled kits, please contact Leeling Ong at long01@atsu.edu.
Scholarship Opportunities
MWU Spirit of Service & MWU Partners 2010 2011
MWU Brysacz Application 10-11
Lucas Loan Application 10-11 AY
Chanen Student Scholarship AZCOM Application 10-11AY
Denton Shanks, AZCOM Student President
AZCOM ACOFP has been busy recently. In March, we participated in the annual Cuts for Kids (a fundraiser for Phoenix Children’s Hospital) on Midwestern University’s Glendale campus. We provided a booth where participants (comAZCOM ACOFP has been busy recently. In March, we participated in the annual Cuts for Kids (a fundraiser for Phoenix Children’s Hospital) on Midwestern University’s Glendale campus.
We provided a booth where participants (community members and students) were able to get a printout of their weight and BMI. Healthy snacks and brochures with ideas for better eating were provided. Then, in late March, we provided an opportunity, precepted by Dr. Kemper and Dean Speicher, to learn about ACLS protocol, with practice on the iStan simulators. In April, we met with residents from several different family practice residencies throughout the state. In a round-table luncheon format, students and residents were able to discuss the advantages of each residency program and advice about how to prepare oneself for residency.
The residents also described what to look for in a residency program and what criteria should be followed in order to choose the right specialty. Later in April, we lunched and heard wisdom from our dean, Dr. Kemper, on the topics of “Womb to Tomb Medicine, and the Full Spectrum of Family Medicine.” She gave us great thoughts about the many ways a family physician can meet patient needs and improve the overall all health of the patient, while maintaining a healthy and happy medical career in family practice.
Then in May, we rounded out the year by hearing a presentation by Students Doctors from the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine on what naturopathic medicine entails and how we all, as healthcare providers, can share our knowledge to improve the care for patients. At the Second Annual AzACOFP ASFOME Golf Tournament at the Outlaw golf course at Desert Mountain, Student Doctors from AZCOM and ATSU competed in the first annual AZCOM-ATSU golf challenge. After leading in score the entire day, the AZCOM Student Doctor golfers felt sorry and purposely over-shot the final tie-breaking putt, thus allowing the ATSU Student Doctor golfers to take home the Bedpan Trophy for the first, and probably only time. We are fully confident that luck/skill will be with us next year!
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