January 10, 2024

Call for Abstracts - Deadline Extended to January 19, 2024

A Call for Abstracts is being issued for presentation during the Family Medicine Spring Forum 2024 at The Hilton Bonnet Creek Orlando. The research must be of interest and educational value to the specialty of family medicine and conducted by (1) a Florida family medicine resident (2) a Florida medical student or (3) an active FAFP physician member. Click here for more information.

Deadline for Abstracts: Extended to January 19, 2024

CLICK HERE to complete the online application.

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2024 FAFP Leadership Academy: The Foundations of Leadership

Friday, April 5, 2024 in Orlando

Application Deadline: January 31, 2024

What previous attendees have to say about the FAFP Leadership Academy:

“The leadership academy experience was very enriching and applicable for all stages in our medical career. During my experience we had from Residents to Regional Medical Directors and the tools and interactive activities were definitely amazing. I truly recommend this workshop to everyone at least once in their careers, even better if more than once.” - Sameilia M Hernaiz Gomez MD, MBA

“I found the FAFP Leadership Academy to be an encouraging experience. I would recommend it to other resident and physician leaders.” - Caroline Straker, MD

"Participating in the FAFP Physician Leadership Academy program was a transformative experience which enhanced my leadership skills and provided me with a tool kit for career exploration and development." - Wanda Cruz-Knight, MD, MBA

What to Expect:

• One-on-one guidance from an expert physician leader and executive as well as FAFP Past President, Dr. Bruce Flareau
• Program tailored to participants’ skill sets and needs
• Real-World activities and behavioral change management techniques
• Upon program completion, receive an FAFP Foundations of Leadership Certificate of Completion

Spots are limited, so apply now and begin your leadership journey!

Click here to apply.

2023 Advocacy Wins - FAFP & AAFP

As the 2024 Florida Legislative Session gets ready to start tomorrow in Tallahassee, it is important to remember the FAFP's legislative victories in 2023 on a state basis. The AAFP released a similar infographic for 2023 federal advocacy wins worth reviewing as well. The FAFP and AAFP remain poised to represent the interests of family physicians at all times and look forward to serving the profession in 2024!

Family Medicine Spring Forum Registration Opening Soon

Please save the date for the Family Medicine Spring Forum 2024, April 5-7, at The Hilton Bonnet Creek, Orlando. The meeting will be held as a hybrid event, giving attendees the option to register for either traditional, In-Person attendance or remote, Virtual attendance, presented via live streaming.

Keep a lookout! Online registration will be opening soon. 

CLICK HERE for a full list of FAFP CME meetings.

The Licensure Clock is Ticking!

Now that the ball has dropped and 2024 is here, the clock is ticking toward the deadline for physician licensure renewals. Let the FAFP help by ensuring your mandatory CME requirements are met!

Maintaining your Florida medical license is essential to your daily practice. So, if your state medical license is set to expire on January 31, 2024 (for MDs), or March 31, 2024 (for DOs), don’t miss the opportunity to obtain your state mandatory CME requirements, COMPLIMENTARY for active FAFP members, on the FAFP Website. Upon the completion of FAFP webinars, FAFP will report your credits to both AAFP and CEBroker. Please contact FAFP at (904) 400-6357 or via email at ahuff@fafp.org for additional information. For a list of CME requirements, click here.

Additional Resources

CME: Addressing Prenatal Alcohol and Other Substance Use

AAFP CME: Updates to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) Pneumococcal Recommendations