April 15, 2026

Spring Forum Registration Ends Tomorrow, April 16

Earn up to 18.0 live CME credits at Ignite: 2026 FAFP Family Medicine Spring Forum, scheduled for April 17-19 at the Hilton Orlando. Register for Virtual attendance and connect with speakers and your family medicine peers from the comfort of your home or office!

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 tomorrow, April 16, at 1:00 PM EST. CLICK HERE to register now.

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 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.

Don't Miss the Ignite Welcome Reception

Don't miss the Ignite Welcome Reception, kicking off the 2026 FAFP Spring Forum! Connect with your peers, meet with exhibitors, and be sure to bring your family. Dress up in your best warm hues, bold accents, and attire inspired by fire: think reds, oranges, golds, or subtle flame-inspired details for Sparking the Future of Family Medicine. Join us Friday, April 17, in the Orange E-G ballroom at 5:30 PM.

Grand Prize — Ignite 2026: Social Media Giveaway

Have You Entered the GRAND PRIZE Ignite 2026 Social Media Giveaway?

Don’t miss your chance to win the surprise grand prize valued at over $350 — shhh... we're not telling!

Enter now and stay tuned for the winner announcement at Ignite 2026: Spring Forum.

Here’s How to Enter:

• Follow FAFP on Instagram, Facebook, or X
• Find the Ignite 2026 giveaway post
• Like the post
• Comment and tag 3 friends 

The grand prize winner will be announced Saturday, April 18 during the meeting. CLICK HERE to connect with the FAFP on social media and enter the grand prize Ignite 2026 giveaway now!

FAFP Live: President’s Office Hours with Dr. Carter

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.

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

AAFP Member Satisfaction Survey Now Open

Your feedback drives real change at the AAFP. Member opinions directly influence decisions, priorities, and improvements across the organization.

This is your opportunity to help shape its direction and ensure it reflects your needs, goals, and vision for the future of family medicine.

The survey is faster and easier than ever. This year’s survey has been streamlined with clearer, more concise questions, takes less time to complete, and can be done conveniently from your phone. CLICK HERE and take the survey now.

Ignite: 2026 Spring Forum Spotify Playlist

Interested in hearing your favorite songs during the event? Submit your musical selections for the Ignite: 2026 FAFP Spring Forum Spotify Playlist today!

CLICK HERE to submit and be sure to follow the Florida Academy of Family Physicians on Spotify for more playlists created by you - our awesome FAFP members.

Additional Resources

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