April 22, 2026

ECG Toolkit for HS Sports Evaluations

The Florida Academy is pleased to release the FAFP ECG Toolkit developed to provide resources and support family physicians in navigating the new 2026 requirement for high school athletes to receive an electrocardiogram (ECG) as part of their preparticipation exam (PPE). The toolkit focuses on the following three distinct sections: 1) Clinical Decision-Making Flowchart, 2) FAQs, and 3) FHSAA Forms Comparison Table. The FAFP has worked hard with the stakeholders to implement this new requirement governed by the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA). 



CLICK HERE to access the toolkit and learn more about how to best care for your high school student athletes going into the 2026-27 school year.

Thank you for Attending the Ignite: 2026 Spring Forum

Thank you to all 500+ attendees of the inaugural Ignite: 2026 FAFP Family Medicine Spring Forum, hosted from April 17-19 at the Hilton Orlando. Your participation contributed to the FAFP's goal of Sparking the Future of Family Medicine.

Whether you attended in-person or virtually, we hope that the learning experience was as enjoyable and worthwhile for you as it was for FAFP leadership and staff. 

As a reminder, if you have not done so already, please claim your CME credits by completing and submitting your evaluation no later than June 19, 2026. CME credits earned from the meeting will be reported to AAFP and CE Broker within 30 days, provided you have completed and successfully submitted the evaluation. Please do not report your credits to AAFP/CEBroker as this delays the process in proper reporting to the state.

We look forward to seeing you again soon!

Congratulations to the 2026 Scholarship Showcase Poster Winners

The FAFP held its Scholarship Showcase Poster Session during the Ignite: 2026 FAFP Family Medicine Spring Forum with a record-breaking number of more than 90 posters. Thank you to all of the participants and congratulations to all of the winners. CLICK HERE to view the 2026 presentations.

Podium Presenters

1^st Place ·      

Dylon Wetzel, Student, Florida State University College of Medicine

2^nd Place

Wayne Anderson, MD, MPH, FAAFP, USF/MPM Family Medicine Residency Program

3^rd Place

Valentina Venzo, MD, Resident, Larkin Community Hospital

Physician Category

1^st Place

Andrew Villamagna, MD, ChenMed

Resident Category

1^st Place       

Dayana Perez Sanchez, MD, Jackson Memorial Hospital/University of Miami 

2^nd Place

Ahson Ali, MD, Larkin Community Hospital South Miami

3^rd Place

Tam Huynh, DO, Florida State University, BayCare Medical Group, Family Medicine Residency at Winter Haven, FL

Student Category

1^st Place

Christina Bobrek, Florida State University College of Medicine

2^nd Place

Sharleen Cineas, Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine Florida

3^rd Place

Naoosha Mohammad, Florida State University College of Medicine

Ignite: 2026 Spring Forum FM Scholar Awardees

The FAFP Family Medicine Student Scholar Program recognizes exceptional rising fourth-year Florida medical students who demonstrate strong commitment, leadership, and advocacy for family medicine and honors them as emerging ambassadors for the specialty. Congratulations to the 2026 FM Scholars awarded during the Ignite: 2026 FAFP Family Medicine Spring Forum!

Angela Mujica

Florida International University (FIU) Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine

Ethan Huang

University of Florida College of Medicine

Holly Vu

Florida State University College of Medicine

Ask the FAFP President—Live, Members Only

Join us for the next quarterly FAFP Live: President’s Office Hours with Dr. Carter on Thursday, May 28,

2026, 6:00 PM ET—your chance to connect directly, ask questions, and get practical insights on the issues that matter most to you and your practice. Click here to register now!

Have a question in mind?

Click here to submit them in advance to help guide the conversation and don’t miss this opportunity for an open, engaging discussion designed with Florida family physicians in mind.

Medical Loan Reimbursement - Apply Now!

The Florida Reimbursement Assistance for Medical Education (FRAME) program cycle for 2026 is now active! Designed to encourage qualified primary care professionals to serve in Florida’s underserved communities, FRAME participants receive annual financial assistance (up to $150k) to help repay student loans and cover educational costs associated with earning a degree and licensure in a primary care specialty. Curious to learn the distribution of loan recipients between physicians and other healthcare professionals - CLICK HERE and read the 2024 and 2025 annual reports. Applications are due by April 30 for the 2026 cycle so do not delay, apply today!

Know Your Worth: Explore the Updated Career Benchmark Dashboard

As professional opportunities evolve and grow in family medicine, having reliable career data matters more than ever. Now that data is here.



The Career Benchmark Dashboard has been newly updated with insights from 8,500+ family physicians, giving you access to real-world data on compensation, benefits and career satisfaction across the specialty.

What’s new in 2026

• 35+ clinical area of focus and practice setting filters that make it easier to zoom in on specific career paths, such as hospital medicine, direct primary care, family medicine with obstetrics, urgent care and more
• More data on factors beyond compensation, like family physicians' feelings on autonomy and the ability to make a meaningful difference

The latest data also shows that family medicine compensation has grown nearly 9% over the past two years. Now is a smart time to understand what information is available to you, whether you’re reviewing a contract, mentoring a future family physician or simply planning your next move.

Explore this powerful resource and use it to support informed, confident career decisions at every stage of practice.

Visit the Career Benchmark Dashboard

Elevate: 2026 FAFP Summer Retreat Registration Opening Soon

Save the date for Elevate: 2026 FAFP Family Medicine Summer Retreat, July 10-12, at the Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach. 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.

Stay tuned! Online registration will be opening soon. 

CLICK HERE for a full list of FAFP CME meetings.

Additional Resources

AAFP Member Satisfaction Survey Now Open