Onward and, Eventually, Upward 34 ARTICLE I NAME The name of this organization shall be the American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians, (hereinafter also referred to as the Board). (7/93) ARTICLE II PURPOSES Section I The purposes of this Board are to: Define the qualifications to be required of osteopathic physicians for certification in the field of family practice and of any other field that may be assigned to the Board. Determine the qualifications of osteopathic physicians for certification in the field of family practice and any other field that may be assigned to it. Conduct examinations in conformity with the Bylaws of this Board. Issue certificates, subject to the approval of the Bureau of Osteopathic Specialists, hereinafter referred to as the Bureau, of the American Osteopathic Association, to those physicians qualified. Recommend revocation of certificates for cause. Use every means possible to maintain a high standard of family practice within the osteopathic profession. Offer a recertification process, as approved by the Bureau and the AOA Board of Trustees, no later than January 1, 1995. Certificates will be issued, subject to the approval of the Bureau, of recertification to candidates who successfully complete the recertification process. Section II The certification actions of the Board are subject to the approval of the Bureau. Policy actions of the Board are subject to the recommendations of the Bureau and the approval of the Board of Trustees of the American Osteopathic Association. (2/94) ARTICLE III DEFINITION For the purpose of the operation of this Board, the division of practice is defined as follows: A family physician in osteopathic medicine is a legally qualified Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) who does not limit his/her practice to any particular field of osteopathic medicine and surgery. are not limited to: allergy/immunology, cardiology, dermatology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, geriatrics, nephrology or urology, neurology, osteopathic principles and manipulative treatment, pulmonology, hematology, pediatrics, ophthalmology, otolaryngology, medical jurisprudence, general surgery, obstetrics/ gynecology, psychiatry, orthopedics, preventative medicine, adolescent medicine, sports medicine, addiction medicine, and women’s health. The family physician must be knowledgeable and skilled in these areas for patient care from the first stage of history taking and physical examination to the diagnostic phase and patient management. Past president J. Mancil Fish, DO, FACOFP (1969–1970), was the first chair of the American Osteopathic Board of General Practitioners (AOBGP). He later resigned in protest because Jack Hank would not present a documented treasurer’s report. The ACOFP always had a treasurer, but Jack Hank always instructed this individual on what to report to the Congress of Delegates. J. Mancil Fish, DO, FACOFP
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