Annals of Family Medicine
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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- A third-year medical student reflects on a month-long #FamilyMedicine rotation in rural Texas, reshaping his sense of professional identity and highlighting how close-knit communities blur the line between physician and neighbor. Full essay here: www.annfammed.org/content/24/1...
- Researchers examined how implementing the Office Champions Quality Improvement Model could improve alcohol screening and brief intervention (ASBI) practices in #PrimaryCare settings. Full study: www.annfammed.org/content/24/1/3
- This study examined #PrimaryCare home visits for adults 65+ in Ontario (2014–2024). Showing visits rose slightly before 2019, then fell 29.7% from Oct 2019–Jun 2020 after incentive changes & early COVID-19. #FMsky #Medsky Full study here: www.annfammed.org/content/24/1...
- This study of 1,207 older adults receiving home-based primary care, seeing the same GP for ≥75% of visits was associated with a 31% lower hazard of home ambulance services, a 39% lower hazard of emergency department visits, & 35% lower hazard of hospital admissions www.annfammed.org/content/24/1...
- What does it take to make #AI-assisted messaging work in #PrimaryCare? This report shares lessons from a clinic’s early use of AI-assisted messaging, showing how careful prompt design and human oversight can make inbox replies safer and more useful. Report here: www.annfammed.org/content/24/1...
- In 32 #PrimaryCare clinics, higher-intensity strategies cut opioid doses & improved pain/function screening. Clinic- and prescriber-level support lowered overall costs vs. system-only approaches. Full study here: www.annfammed.org/content/24/1... @wifamilymedicine.bsky.social
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- 𝐀𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐰! The January/February 2026 Issue of Annals of Family Medicine. #FMsky #Medsky 📽️Check out our video preview to learn more about what's inside our first issue of the year: www.annfammed.org/content/24/1...
- A recent Annals of Family Medicine study, "Family Physician Workforce Trends: The Toll on Rural Communities" Authored by Colleen T. Fogarty, Hoon Byun and Alison N. Huffstetler is highlighted by @forbes.com Read full Annals of Family Medicine study here: www.annfammed.org/content/23/6...
- The Annals Journal Club brings learners together to think critically about the issues shaping #PrimaryCare. Students, trainees, residents, and interns are invited to discuss research, share perspectives, and explore how collective learning can inform real-world practice.
- Select Annals of Family Medicine articles are now available in multiple languages. 👇 "Continuity of Primary Care and Preventable Hospitalization for Acute Conditions: A Machine Learning–Based Record Linkage Study" Hindi & Vietnamese translations here: www.annfammed.org/content/23/6...
- In this qualitative study, general practitioners show that trust in patients is foundational, develops over time, and plays a key role in maintaining therapeutic relationships, particularly for complex or high-needs patients. Read the full study here: www.annfammed.org/content/23/6...
- In this editorial associated with the "Action Collaborative on Traumatic Brain Injury Care: Adapted Clinical Practice Guideline" article, the author calls the guideline a long-awaited & important step towards standardizing TBI care and improving patient outcomes. www.annfammed.org/content/23/6...
- NEW Annals of Family Medicine Podcast episode The third episode in our live from NAPCRG 2025 series with Dr. Eldin & the Annals team, spotlighting the people behind the journal & how the annual meeting fosters lasting connections with authors & researchers Listen: www.annfammed.org/content/anna...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- @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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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 www.annfammed.org
- 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...
- 𝓗𝓪𝓹𝓹𝔂 𝓗𝓸𝓵𝓲𝓭𝓪𝔂𝓼 from Annals of Family Medicine! 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- “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 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 🎧 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- Highlighting Annals of Family Medicine,Inc. Board member Samuel Ofei-Dodoo, PhD, MPA, MA, CPH, presenting at #NAPCRG2025 on "Disparities in Alcohol-Related Counseling by Health Care Professionals: A Population-Based Cross-Sectional Study of U.S. Adults" Read study: www.annfammed.org/content/23/S...
- The “Communicate Your Research More Effectively” #NAPCRG2025 workshop presenters shared tools for researchers to make their work clear, accessible and findable for both people and AI. #FamilyMedicine
- On the final day of #napcrg2025, a trio of Annals staff present a workshop on "Communicating your research more effectively." Sharing current & emerging trends that are reshaping how research is discovered, as well as a practical framework & set of core principles to help you communicate your work
- 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...
- In the #NAPCRG2025 workshop, "Is There a Bridge Over Troubled Waters? Navigating US Health Research in 2025 and Beyond," presenters and attendees shared thoughtful discussion on the evolving landscape of #PrimaryCare.
- "Look to your allies, collaborate, coordinate and align people you can work with and don't stay isolated." - Dr. Caroline Richardson From the #napcrg2025 workshop, "Is There a Bridge Over Troubled Waters? Navigating US health research in 2025 and beyond"
