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Practice Guidelines

CURRENT Practice Guidelines in Primary Care 2025-2026 by Jacob A. David
ISBN: 9781265025892

Publication Date: 2025-02-05

American Academy of Family Physicians Clinical Practice Guidelines
American Academy of Family Physicians Clinical Preventive Services Recommendations
"The AAFP reviews all USPSTF recommendations and evidence reports. If the AAFP agrees with the USPSTF, a link is provided to their website for more information. When the AAFP’s assessment differs from the USPSTF, a separate recommendation is developed."
American College of Physicians Clinical Guidelines & Recommendations
An App is available for download in the Apple App Store and in Google Play.
Annals of Family Medicine Clinical practice guidelines
U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendations for clinical preventive services
"The Prevention TaskForce (formerly ePSS) application assists primary care clinicians to identify the screening, counseling, and preventive medication services that are appropriate for their patients." An App is available for download in the Apple App Store and in Google Play.

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) Resources

ACOG Clinical Guidance and Publications
Portal to various ACOG information resources, including past Committee Opinions, Practice Bulletins and other ACOG reports
ACOG Practice Advisories
Concise statements related to emerging clinical issues in obstetrics and gynecology.

American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Resources

Key eBooks

Textbook of Family Medicine by Robert E. Rakel; David P. Rakel (Editor)
ISBN: 9780323239905

Publication Date: 2015-04-01
The Color Atlas and Synopsis of Family Medicine, 3rd Edition by Richard P. Usatine; Mindy Ann Smith; E. J. Mayeaux; Heidi Chumley
ISBN: 9781259862045

Publication Date: 2018-12-11
Differential Diagnosis of Common Complaints by Andrew B. Symons; Robert H. Seller
ISBN: 9780323512329

Publication Date: 2017-11-28
CURRENT Medical Diagnosis and Treatment 2025 by Maxine A. Papadakis; Michael W. Rabow; Kenneth R. McQuaid; Monica Gandhi
ISBN: 9781266266232

Publication Date: 2024-08-22
Pfenninger and Fowler's Procedures for Primary Care by Grant C. Fowler
ISBN: 9780323476331

Publication Date: 2019-04-26

Selected Family Medicine eBooks

CURRENT Diagnosis & Treatment in Family Medicine, 5th Edition by Jeannette E. South-Paul; Samuel C. Matheny; Evelyn L. Lewis
ISBN: 9781260134896

Publication Date: 2020-06-17
Ferri's Clinical Advisor 2025 by Fred F. Ferri (Editor)
ISBN: 9780443117244

Publication Date: 2024-07-09
Symptom to Diagnosis an Evidence Based Guide, Fourth Edition by Scott D. C. Stern; Adam S. Cifu; Diane Altkorn
ISBN: 9781260121117

Publication Date: 2019-11-21
Wallach's Interpretation of Diagnostic Tests by L. Michael Snyder
ISBN: 9781975105587

Publication Date: 2020-01-16
Only EKG Book You'll Ever Need by Malcolm S. Thaler
ISBN: 9781451193947

Publication Date: 2015-02-26
Ham's Primary Care Geriatrics by Gregg A. Warshaw (Editor); Jane F. Potter (Editor); Ellen Flaherty (Editor); Matthew K. McNabney (Editor); Mitchell T. Heflin (Editor); Richard J. Ham (Editor)
ISBN: 9780323721684

Publication Date: 2021-06-28
Symptom-Based Diagnosis in Pediatrics (CHOP Morning Report) by Samir S. Shah; Stephen Ludwig
ISBN: 9780071601740

Publication Date: 2014-01-13
Essentials of Psychiatry in Primary Care: Behavioral Health in the Medical Setting by Robert C. Smith; Dale D'Mello; Gerald G. Osborn; Laura Freilich; Francesca C. Dwamena; Heather S. Laird-Fick
ISBN: 9781260116779

Publication Date: 2019-06-05
Netter's Sports Medicine by Christopher Madden; Margot Putukian; Eric McCarty; Craig Young
ISBN: 9780323796699

Publication Date: 2022-03-09
Medicinal Herbs in Primary Care by Jean M. Bokelmann
ISBN: 9780323846769

Publication Date: 2021-09-24

Review books - Q&A and Cases

First Aid for the Family Medicine Boards, Third Edition by Tao Le; Michael Mendoza; Diana Coffa; Lamercie Saint-Hilaire
ISBN: 9781259835018

Publication Date: 2017-12-11
Graber and Wilbur's Family Medicine Examination and Board Review, Fifth Edition by Jason K. Wilbur; Mark Graber; Brigit Ray
ISBN: 9781260441079

Publication Date: 2020-02-24

Procedure videos

Internet Resources

AAFP Educational Resources for Residency Programs
Paid resident membership is required to access these resources
FM Learner
"FM Learner (fmlearner.com) is a free open access medical education (FOAM) resource to learners with a special interest in Family Medicine, preparation for the CCFP exam, and practice beyond. "

Podcasts

These podcasts are available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and several other podcast platforms.

Frankly Speaking About Family Medicine
Podcast episodes feature "interviews with family physicians about practice-changing clinical research and cover patient-focused best practices in Family Medicine."
POEM of the Week Podcast
Each episode addresses a recent medical study reviewed by the PoEMS editors. The hosts, Dr. Mark Ebell and Dr. Michael Wilkes, provide "additional depth and insight into the issue." More about POEMs is inside Essential Evidence Plus.
Primary Care Update
Biweekly podcast about primary care medicine hosted by four primary care physicians.