General, Health, Medical Education, Patient Story
September is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) Awareness Month. In this post, fourth-year med student, Chris Galletti, details the story of one patient to help illustrate how practical applications of FABMs can help diagnose, treat, and manage medical conditions like PCOS.
FACTS, Health, Physicians, Primary Health Care, Uncategorized
by Amylynn Smith In the Spring of 2011, after numerous blood tests and countless doctors visits, my nurse practitioner looked at me and said, “I don’t know why you aren’t getting your period. I know you may not want to take birth control pills again but at this point...
Education, FACTS, Health, Research
Did you know, only 3% to 6% of physicians have accurate knowledge about the effectiveness rates of fertility awareness based methods (FABMs) of family planning. Unfortunately, there is a dearth of educational opportunities for physicians, students and other health...
Education, Educational Opportunities, FACTS, Health
FACTS was founded under the umbrella of the Family Medicine Education Consortium, Inc. (FMEC), a medical education organization primarily focused in the northeast region of the United States. The FMEC acts as a catalyst and convener connecting those interested in...
