October 5, 2022
Register Now for the 2022 Winter Summit!
Register now for the 2022 Family Medicine Winter Summit, scheduled for December 9-11, 2022, at The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island. The meeting will be held as a hybrid event, combining a traditional in-person meeting with a virtual platform via live streaming. Earn up to 18.00 hours of live CME credits, and all credits are deemed Florida Prescribed.
 
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IMPORTANT HOTEL INFORMATION
The FAFP room block at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island has been filled. We highly encourage you to add your name to the hotel waiting list by calling 1-904-277-1100 and referencing the Florida Academy of Family Physicians. 

If you are interested in alternative accommodations, the following hotels are recommended, but there is no official FAFP room block at these properties.

Omni Amelia Island Resort - 1.8 miles from The Ritz-Carlton
904-261-6161
 
Springhill Suites by Marriott (New Property) - 5.5 miles from The Ritz-Carlton
904-491-1221
 
Residence Inn Amelia Island - 3.6 miles from The Ritz-Carlton
904-277-2440
2022 FAFP Officer and Board Slate
In accordance with Chapters IV and X of the Florida Academy of Family Physicians (FAFP) Bylaws, nominations for the 2023 FAFP Officers and Board were solicited electronically multiple times via FAFP News beginning on June 15, 2022. Subsequently, the FAFP Nominating Committee reviewed the nominations and developed, with FAFP Board of Directors approval, the following 2022 Officer and Board Slate for membership review no later than sixty (60) days prior to the annual business meeting being held on December 10, 2022.  

Chapter IV, Section 4 permits write-in candidates to be added to the ballot for officer and director positions as provided on the slate. To qualify, write-in candidates must notify the FAFP Board Chair by completing the FAFP Write-in Candidate Form no later than October 12, 2022. The form or any questions should be sent to FAFP EVP Jay Millson at jmillson@fafp.org.  

The final ballot will be sent out to the membership no later than October 25, 2022 (45 days prior to the FAFP Annual Business Meeting scheduled for Saturday, December 10 during the 2022 FAFP Family Medicine Winter Summit). Further instructions will be provided at this time along with the link to vote. 
AAFP Leading Physician Well-Being Program
The AAFP's  Leading Physician Well-being (LPW) program  is NOW ACCEPTING applications. The LPW is a program designed to give participants-especially new physicians, those who are members of underrepresented minority groups, and those who work in medically underserved areas-the expertise they need to champion well-being in their practice and/or organization. Thanks to the support of United Heath Foundation this is a FREE program (with the exception of travel expenses) for AAFP Members.

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It's Easy to Pay Your 2023 Dues
Please do not delay in paying your membership dues today! You may pay your membership dues online or mail your payment directly to the AAFP.


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