Directory of top Family Medicine Physicians in Cordova, Alaska, USA
Taxonomy Code 207Q00000X
The directory of Family Medicine Physicians in Cordova, Alaska was last updated 6/30/2024
Family Medicine Physicians
Taxonomy Code 207Q00000X
Classification: Family Medicine
Description
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Notes
Source:
American Board of Family Medicine [1/1/2007: changed title; 7/1/2007: added definition, added source; 7/1/2017: modified definition]
Note:
The American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians certification includes extensive use of Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT), which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences.
Additional Resources:
American Board of Family Medicine, www.theabfm.org.
American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians, www.osteopathic.org/certification
Board certification for Medical Doctors (MDs) is provided by the American Board of Family Medicine. Board certification for Doctors of Osteopathy (DOs) is provided by the American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians or the American Board of Family Medicine.
