Professional Development

Early Bird Pricing and Room Block Ending Soon!

The response to the 2026 MAFP Fall Conference has been grand! Our original room block at the Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa has already sold out, so we’ve added additional rooms to accommodate our attendees.



But don’t wait! The MAFP discounted room rate is only available through October 2, so be sure to book your room soon!

And there’s another deadline approaching: early bird registration rates end October 1! Register now to let us know you’ll be joining us for “Making Family Medicine Grand.”

Two More CME Sessions for Fall Conference

• Mind Matters: We Have A Diagnosis. What Now? - Chloe Kilman, MD, FAAFP

This session will offer a practical overview of treatment options, available support services, and key planning considerations to help individuals and families prepare for the road ahead after an Alzheimer's or dementia diagnosis.

• What Keeps You Up at Night?

No lectures. No slides. Just real conversations. Our panel of family physicians will tackle the issues that weigh on them most— from caring for complex patients and navigating the healthcare system to supporting their teams, balancing work and life, and preparing for what’s next. Join and engage in the honest conversations with your peers. 

Product Theater Added to the Agenda!

We’ve added a Product Theater to the lineup: AUVELITY® for the Treatment of Agitation Associated with Dementia due to Alzheimer’s Disease.

Join Nathan Johnston, MD, nationally recognized leader in Interventional Psychiatry and CEO & Founder of Phoenix Mental Health, for a discussion exploring this treatment option and the evolving landscape of psychiatric care.

This product theater is provided by Axsome Therapeutics.

Exhibit Hall Theme

Since our Fall Conference falls on Halloween, we decided to bring the spooky fun straight into the Exhibit Hall! This year, we’re transforming our exhibit hall into the “Boo-levard of Exhibitors”—a festive, Halloween-inspired destination where networking, learning, and a little friendly competition come together.

ABFM Webinar Series for New Physicians & Residents!

As part of the Chapter Pilot Grant program from the American Board of Family Medicine, the Ohio chapter is hosting a two-part webinar series to help family medicine residents and new physicians better understand ABFM certification requirements, timelines, assessment options, and expectations during residency and the transition into practice.

Starting Strong: ABFM Certification & Your First Five-Year Cycle

Dec 14, 2026 06:00 PM

This session will give early-career family physicians a practical roadmap for understanding the ABFM continuous certification process and what to expect during the first five-year certification cycle.

What Every Family Medicine Resident Needs to Know

Sep 22, 2026 06:00 PM

This session will provide family medicine residents with a practical overview of the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM), the purpose of board certification, and the key requirements and timelines they need to understand during residency.

Academy

MAFP Welcomes New Members!

We're excited to welcome these new members and transfer members to the MAFP. If you notice someone in your area, reach out and give them a big MAFP Welcome and help us share how they can get involved.

Public Awareness

Help Us Celebrate Family Medicine Week 2026!

September 27–October 3 is Family Medicine Week! This is a time to celebrate the physicians who care for individuals and families at every stage of life — and to recognize the lasting impact family physicians make both inside and outside the clinic.

This year, the Mississippi Academy of Family Physicians is shining a spotlight on the many ways our members are "More Than a Doctor."

What does being a family physician look like beyond the exam room?

Maybe you coach your child's baseball team.

Maybe you volunteer with a local organization.

Maybe you teach students or mentor the next generation of physicians.

Maybe you're a team doctor, serve in your church or community, support a local cause, or lend your time and talents wherever you're needed.

Whatever it looks like, we want to share it! Throughout Family Medicine Week, MAFP will be featuring our members and sharing the stories that demonstrate just how much family physicians contribute to the communities they serve.

Have a story to share? Reach out to Blake Butler at publicawareness@msafp.org or call 601-853-3302.

Dermatology Pearls for Primary Care

The Department of Dermatology is presenting its 2^nd CME cruise-ship program Dermatology Pearls for Primary Care aboard the Norwegian Breakaway. It embarks from nearby Port New Orleans on March 7, 2027!  

Their collaboration with University at Sea allowed us to develop a program aimed at the needs of Family Physicians in a family-friendly, “fun” environment.  All CME programming occurs while the ship is at sea.

Join in the fight against heart disease!

The 2026 Pine Belt Heart Walk is coming to William Carey University on Saturday, November 14. Festivities begin at 9:00 a.m. and the Walk begins at 10:00 a.m.

Learn More Here: https://www2.heart.org/site/SPageServer/...