January 7, 2026

2026 Vaccine Update

As federal and state recommendations for child and adult vaccinations seemingly change every day, the FAFP is working with the AAFP and others to keep our members up to date on the latest developments and recommendations for clinical practice. CLICK HERE to read the most recent developments coming out of Tallahassee as well as the AAFP's updates regarding federal guidelines and new child and adult vaccine and immunization schedules. 

Abstract Submission: Deadline Extended to January 19

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.

Abstract submissions have been extended to January 19, 2026. CLICK HERE to learn more.

Leadership Academy 2.0: Application Deadline is January 15

Communicating with Impact – Proposals, Feedback, and Personal Branding

Friday, April 17, 2026, Hilton Orlando

Application Deadline: January 15, 2026

Facilitator: Bruce Flareau, MD

What to Expect:

• An exclusive, advanced leadership experience
• A transformative one-day program that blends applied learning, peer collaboration, and real-world problem-solving
• Opportunity to sharpen your personal brand, executive communication, and leadership confidence

Eligibility:

• Completed an FAFP or FMA foundational leadership program
• Currently serving in a leadership role
• Willing to commit to pre-work and full participation

Why Apply?:

• Limited to just 12-15 participants: spots will fill fast!
• Hands-on, interactive format: not another lecture!
• Designed to help you stand out as an influential leader in family medicine!

Spots are limited, so apply now and begin your leadership journey! Click here to apply.

REGISTER NOW: Stand-Alone, Virtual KSA: Pain Medicine

Fulfill your ABFM MOC requirements and Register Now for the stand-alone FAFP Virtual ABFM KSA Study Group: Pain Medicine that will be presented via Zoom on Thursday, February 12, 2026 from 6:30pm-9:00pm EST. The registration deadline is Monday, February 9, 2026 at 11:59pm EST.

You will earn 10 certification points and 8 enduring (not live) CME credits after successful completion of each KSA; ABFM will award these certification points and enduring CME credits.

Before you register:

Please check your ABFM Physician Portfolio to make sure that you are eligible to take this KSA topic. Visit the ABFM website: www.theabfm.org, or call the support number at 1-877-223-7437 if you need help determining what modules you need.

December Member Spotlight - Dr. Adrianna Clapp

"I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season! It’s a great time to spend with family and friends. Did you know that Thanksgiving Day was declared National Family History Day in 2004 by the U.S. Surgeon General to encourage families to share their health histories to identify potential genetic risks?"

CLICK HERE to read more.

Check out the AAFP's Family Doc Focus article featuring FAFP member, Dr. Nathan Falk!

Residency director works to expand workforce and access to care

Nathan Falk, MD, MBA, CPE, FAAFP, spent a year in dental school before realizing it was the wrong fit for him.

He enrolled in the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine, where his wife, Ashley Falk MD, FAAFP, was beginning her family medicine residency. Falk entered medical school with an interest in emergency medicine, but then he met the family medicine faculty and residents his wife was working with. CLICK HERE to read more.

Additional Resources

Introducing: Resident Rundown - A new podcast covering the malpractice concerns of residents and other early-in-career doctors