January 14, 2026

SUBMIT YOUR ABSTRACT NOW: Deadline is this Monday, January 19

Take advantage of the opportunity to showcase your research, cases, or projects, and have your work reviewed by experts in the field.

Abstract submission for the 2026 FAFP Spring Forum is now open! Download our Call for Abstracts brochure to review guidelines, policies, and submission categories.

Abstract submissions have been extended to Monday, January 19, 2026. CLICK HERE to learn more.

Leadership Academy 2.0: Application Deadline Extended: Friday, January 23, 2026

Communicating with Impact – Proposals, Feedback, and Personal Branding

Friday, April 17, 2026, Hilton Orlando

Application Deadline: January 23, 2026

Facilitator: Bruce Flareau, MD

What to Expect:

• An exclusive, advanced leadership experience
• A transformative one-day program that blends applied learning, peer collaboration, and real-world problem-solving
• Opportunity to sharpen your personal brand, executive communication, and leadership confidence

Eligibility:

• Completed an FAFP or FMA foundational leadership program
• Currently serving in a leadership role
• Willing to commit to pre-work and full participation

Why Apply?:

• Limited to just 12-15 participants: spots will fill fast!
• Hands-on, interactive format: not another lecture!
• Designed to help you stand out as an influential leader in family medicine!

Spots are limited, so apply now and begin your leadership journey! Click here to apply.

REGISTER NOW: Stand-Alone, Virtual KSA: Pain Medicine

Fulfill your ABFM MOC requirements and Register Now for the stand-alone FAFP Virtual ABFM KSA Study Group: Pain Medicine that will be presented via Zoom on Thursday, February 12, 2026 from 6:30pm-9:00pm EST. The registration deadline is Monday, February 9, 2026 at 11:59pm EST.

You will earn 10 certification points and 8 enduring (not live) CME credits after successful completion of each KSA; ABFM will award these certification points and enduring CME credits.

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 need help determining what modules you need.

Friendly Reminder: CLIA Certificates - New Electronic Fee Coupons

CMS is improving the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program by switching to electronic fee coupons and CLIA certificates. To continue getting these, eligible laboratories and providers that perform laboratory testing must switch to electronic email notifications by March 1, 2026 - the same date paper versions will be discontinued.  There are 3 ways your members can update their information:

1. Email their state agency (PDF)
2. Contact their Accreditation Organization if they run an accredited laboratory
3. Fill out the CLIA Application for Certification (PDF) (form CMS-116), and check the box next to “Receive notifications including electronic certificates via email” in section I

Helpful tools include the CLIA Partner Toolkit, CLIA Fees & Certificates Factsheet and CLIA Fees & Certificates Poster.

Ignite: 2026 FAFP Family Medicine Spring Forum Registration Opening Soon

Please save the date for the Ignite: 2026 FAFP Family Medicine Spring Forum, April 17-19, at The Hilton 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 2026 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, 2026 (for MDs), or March 31, 2026 (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 alopez@fafp.org for additional information. For a list of CME requirements, click here.

Medical Student Recruitment Program (MSRP)

The Medical Student Recruitment Program (MSRP) represents every FAFP program and initiative aimed at engaging and supporting Florida medical students who express an interest in pursuing a career as a family physician. The program is supported through the generosity of tax-deductible contributions from FAFP members via the MSRP portal. 

All contributions are tax deductible as it is sponsored via the FAFP Foundation, a 501c3 corporation.

Support the future of family medicine and click here to donate today! For text donation: Text MSRP to 91999.

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