November 26, 2025

Happy Thanksgiving from the FAFP!

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us here at the Florida Academy of Family Physicians!

In the spirit of the holiday season, we would like to share a sincere thank you to all of our members for your dedication to the specialty of Family Medicine in Florida. We are grateful to have active practice, life members, and new members who go above and beyond to care for the patients in their communities.

Don't Delay! Register Now for the 2025 Family Medicine Winter Summit!

Earn up to 18.0 live CME credits via Virtual attendance to the 2025 FAFP Hybrid Family Medicine Winter Summit, scheduled for December 5-7 at the Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island. Connect with speakers and your family medicine peers from the comfort of your own space!

Don't delay - CLICK HERE to register now. 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. The registration deadline is Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 1:00 PM EST.

Both attendance options include:

• Two-and-a-half days of education
• CME Credits allowing you to earn up to:
• 18.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
• 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.

For the CME agenda, please click here.

Join Us for the "Nashville Night Out" Presidential Party

All 2025 FAFP Winter Summit Attendees are invited to celebrate FAFP's incoming President, Dr. Danielle Cater! Dust off those boots and spruce up your cowboy hat for the Presidential Party on Saturday, December 6, at 7:00pm ET. Wear your country western glam attire like denim, fringe, rhinestones, bold buckles and prints! Dance the night away and enjoy appetizers and drinks. Check out fun activities for the whole family like the cowboy hat decorating, line dancing, pool, and more!

Advance registration is required for this event. The ticket fee is $100 per person. Free entry for students, residents, and guests under 12 years of age.

Free Non-CME Innovation Sessions at the Family Medicine Winter Summit

Innovation Lunch Session: "Seeing is Believing" - Reviewing the new ADA 2025 Standards of Care for CGM

Friday, December 5, 2025: 11:15am - 12:15pm

Sponsored in part by Dexcom

Innovation Lunch Session: 4 Corners - 2025 ADA Guidelines for Type 1D Screening

Saturday, December 6, 2025: 12:00pm - 1:15pm

Sponsored in part by the Maryland Academy of Family Physicians (MDFP)

Innovation sessions are offered at no charge, however, pre-registration is required.

CLICK HERE to add this program to your existing registration.

2025 Winter Summit KSA Study Groups Registration: Deadline is Dec. 1

Register now for the FAFP In-Person ABFM KSA Study Groups that will be offered for In-Person attendees in conjunction with the 2025 FAFP Winter Summit. The KSA Registration deadline is Monday, December 1, 2025 at 11:59 PM EST.

Palliative Care: Thursday, December 4 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM EST

Diabetes: Saturday, December 6 | 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM EST

Important: The KSAs will be presented live, in-person only, and there will be no virtual options offered. Only Winter Summit attendees who have registered for In-Person attendance will be able to register and 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 the KSA topics. 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.

Check Out the AAFP Voices Article Featuring FAFP Student Member, Holly Vu!

"Thanks to the generous support of the AAFP Foundation, I was able to participate in the Emerging Leaders Institute, an opportunity that has already shaped my growth as both a future physician, leader and person."

CLICK HERE to read more.

NOW OPEN: 2026 Call for Abstracts

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. Submit your abstract by January 12, 2026. CLICK HERE to learn more.

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