October 25, 2023

FAFP 2024 Elections, Vote Today!

All active, life and supporting FAFP members are eligible to VOTE beginning today, October 25-October 30 for the FAFP 2024 election of officers, board members, delegates and the at-large nominating committee member per Chapter IV (Elections) of the FAFP Bylaws.

Please note that since there were no write-in candidates, after being solicited via the October 11, 2023, FAFP News, the ballot remains unchanged from the FAFP Nominating Committee's original slate, as approved by the FAFP Board of Directors, with each position being uncontested.

Per the bylaws, eligible members are still required to vote within a five day period beginning today, October 25, 2023. Again, CLICK HERE to vote! Any questions can be directed to Jay Millson ([email protected]) - thank you for your vote.

Fulfill Your ABFM MOC Requirements at the 2023 FAFP Winter Summit!

Register now for the FAFP In-person ABFM KSA Study Groups that will be offered for In-Person attendees in conjunction with the 2023 Winter Summit. The KSA Registration deadline is Monday, December 4, 2023 at 11:59 PM EST.

Palliative Care: Thursday, December 7. 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM EST

Hypertension: Saturday, December 9. 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM EST

Important: These KSAs will be offered live, in-person only, and there will be no virtual component offered. Winter Summit attendees who have registered for In-Person attendance will be able to participate. Both KSA study groups will be held at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island.

Before you register: Please check your ABFM Physician Portfolio to make sure that you are eligible to take this KSA topic. Visit the ABFM website www.theabfm.org, or call the support number at 1-877-223-7437 if you would like assistance determining what modules you need.

Don't Delay! Register Now to Save Before Early Bird Ends

The early bird discount will end on Wednesday, November 8, 2023. Don't delay and register now for the 2023 Family Medicine Winter Summit, scheduled for December 8-10, 2023, at The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island. The meeting will be held as a hybrid event, combining a traditional in-person meeting with a virtual platform via live streaming.

Both options include:

• Two-and-a-half days of education
• CME Credits allowing you to earn up to:
• 18.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
• New! 18.0 AOA Category 1-A Credits (for Osteopathic physicians)
• 18.0 Live AAFP Prescribed credits
• Recordings of ALL educational sessions, available within 2 weeks after the conference; will be available for 30 days for registered attendees only.

Early bird discounted registration rates end on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at 11:59 PM EST.

Important Hotel Information:



The FAFP room block at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island has reached capacity for the 2023 Family Medicine Winter Summit. Click here to add your name to the waiting list.

Alternative Accommodations:

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• Omni Amelia Island Resort - 1.8 miles from The Ritz-Carlton 904-261-6161
• Residence Inn Amelia Island - 3.6 miles from The Ritz-Carlton 904-277-2440
• SpringHill Suites Amelia Island - 5.5 miles from The Ritz-Carlton 904-491-1221

If you are interested in alternative accommodations, the listed hotels are recommended, but there is no official FAFP room block at these properties. Call to book or click the hotel names to book online.

Deadline Approaching for Career Benchmarks!

The AAFP is developing a Family Medicine Career Benchmark dashboard, the first-of-its kind, providing a true transparency tool for the specialty. The dashboard will provide comprehensive compensation and job satisfaction data exclusively to AAFP/FAFP members, and will allow you to see how your income and more compares to peers in similar roles.  The dashboard allows users to filter for results by factors like:

• Location
• Demographics
• Practice type

Please take 5-10 minutes to complete the survey via the landing page, which details why family physicians need the dashboard, and includes examples of what the finished tool will look like. Don't delay, complete the survey today!  The dashboard can be a powerful resource for members ONLY if thousands of family physicians respond to the anonymous survey from every state and every type of community. Please take 5-10 minutes to complete the survey by Friday, November 10.

Submit Your Favorite Holiday Songs Today!

It's the most wonderful time of the year! Submit your favorite holiday songs for the 2023 FAFP Hybrid Winter Summit Festive Spotify Playlist today. Click Here Click Here

Additional Resources

Family Practice Management (FPM) Journal Educational

Supplement (Part 1):

Improving Adult Immunization Rates Within Racial and Ethnic Minority Communities

50 Things You Should Know about FASD During FASD50

‘Tis the Season: A Guide to Vaccinating Before the Holidays