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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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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...
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
November 25, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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
November 25, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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...
November 24, 2025 at 10:26 PM
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.
November 24, 2025 at 10:10 PM
"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"
November 24, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Informative #NAPCRG2025 workshop, "Publishing in Family Medicine Journals: content selection, editing processes, and steps to publication"

Focusing on what journal editors look for in article submissions & how journals work to publish content. @stfm-fm.bsky.social @aafp.org @jabfm.bsky.social
November 24, 2025 at 8:36 PM
From the Annals table at #NAPCRG2025, hear from resident member of the editorial advisory board, Timothy Ihongbe, MD, MPH, PhD about his role at Annals and more about the journal club.

Learn more about the Annals Journal Club here:
www.annfammed.org/page/journal...
November 24, 2025 at 6:22 PM
[email protected] author of Annals article, "The Role of Primary Care in the Social Isolation and Loneliness Epidemic" ( www.annfammed.org/content/22/3...)

Presenting a poster at #NAPCRG2025 exploring interventions to reduce loneliness and opioid misuse among patients on long-term opioids.
November 24, 2025 at 3:45 PM
A pair of associate editors, Dr. Therese Zink & Dr. Jennifer Karlin engaging at the Annals of Family table. Make sure to meet with them to learn more about Annals. #NAPCRG2025
November 24, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Reposted by Annals of Family Medicine
Sebastian Tong, MD, MPH, presented on the topic of loneliness in primary care during the 2025 Conference on Practice & Quality Improvement. Listen to the recording as a bonus ep of the STFM Podcast: stfm.org/publications...
November 24, 2025 at 1:43 PM
When you explain the nature of the scientific consensus, you can have an impact.

Professor Timothy Caulfield shares science-informed strategies to help #FamilyMedicine researchers and clinicians cut through misinformation and communicate evidence more effectively. #NAPCRG2025
November 24, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Learn more about a pair of Annals sponsored workshops today at #NAPCRG2025:

▪️Is there a Bridge Over Troubled Waters? Navigating US Health Research in 2025 and Beyond

▪️Publishing in #FamilyMedicine Journals: Content Selection, Editing Processes, and Steps to Publication
November 24, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Plenty of opportunities on day three of #NAPCRG2025 to speak with one of our associate editors at the Annals of Family Medicine table.

It's a great opportunity to learn more about what it's like to be an associate editor at Annals and how to sign up as a reviewer!
November 24, 2025 at 12:08 PM
#NAPCRG2025 workshop “How to Improve Your Research by Working with a Biostatistician", described how your research project will benefit if you:
•Design your study with a Biostatistician from the start
•Keep the biostatistician engaged & involved
•Interpret & summarize statistical results together
November 23, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Dr. Frank Orlando, co-author of an Annals article titled, "Body Mass Index vs Body Fat Percentage as a Predictor of Mortality in Adults Aged 20-49 Years" speaks at #NAPCRG2025, examining whether high BF% at a healthy BMI is associated with elevated inflammation, a marker of cardiovascular risk
November 23, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Adam Funk, biostatistics PhD Candidate speaking on the biostatistician involvement in the design stage process of a study. #NAPCRG2025
November 23, 2025 at 4:07 PM
"The magic isn't just having a biostatistician, it's learning how to work with them." - Dr. Roy Sabo

The workshop "How to Improve your Research by Working with a Biostatistician” guides early-stage investigators on effectively collaborating with biostatisticians throughout the research process.
November 23, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Day 2⃣ of #NAPCRG2025 begins with an Annals sponsored workshop, "How to Improve your Research by Working with a Biostatistician."

Focusing on helping early-stage investigators understand how biostatisticians strengthen research quality & prevent common, costly errors.
November 23, 2025 at 12:52 PM
At today’s #NAPCRG2025 workshop, Caroline Richardson, MD, Ian Bennett, MD, PhD, and Richelle Koopman, MD, MS discussed how LLMs can serve as "mentors in your pocket," supporting #FamilyMedicine research tasks while highlighting key limitations and the importance of retaining original thought.
November 22, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Be sure to connect with Dr. Andrew Pasternak ( @tubadrew.bsky.social ) to learn more about Annals of Family Medicine. He’s happy to talk about publishing, submissions, and ways to engage with the journal. #NAPCRG2025
November 22, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Our editor Dr. Caroline Richardson speaking at the "Research Mentor in Your Pocket" workshop exploring how LLMs can serve as "mentors in your pocket" for well-defined tasks, while emphasizing their limitations for conceptual and innovative aspects of research. #NAPCRG2025 #FMsky #Medsky
November 22, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Referencing this Annals article (www.annfammed.org/content/17/3... )

This poster from Annals authors Amy Cunningham & Geoffrey Mills examines what drives high-quality, person-centered #PrimaryCare using survey data from 34,000+ patients across 73 practices. #FMsky #MEdsky #NAPCRG2025
November 22, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Editorial Advisory Board member Alexander Krist & his team share new insights on Virginia’s underserved #PrimaryCare practices grappling with major staff turnover & burnout #napcrg2025

Learn more in a related article Dr. Krist published earlier this year in Annals
www.annfammed.org/content/23/3...
November 22, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Dr. Pasternak is here! Stop by the Annals of Family Medicine table at #NAPCRG2025 NOW to learn more about his role, how to become a reviewer, how to submit a manuscript and more!
November 22, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Stop by our table or find Dr. Sebastian Tong at #NAPCRG2025 to learn more about Annals of Family Medicine. @sebtong.bsky.social
November 22, 2025 at 3:07 PM