February 4, 2026

Deadline Feb 9 - Register Now for Stand-Alone, Virtual KSA

Time is running out! 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.

What’s Happening at FAFP? Register Now and Hear it Directly from the President

Registration is now open to join FAFP President Dr. Carter for a live, members-only access designed specifically for Florida family physicians on Thursday, February 26 at 6:00 PM EST. This free webinar provides timely updates on FAFP initiatives, advocacy efforts, and priorities impacting family medicine—followed by open office hours for member questions and discussion.

Whether you want to stay informed, share feedback, or simply listen in, this is your opportunity to connect directly with FAFP leadership and be part of the conversation shaping our profession. CLICK HERE to register now!

REGISTER NOW: Ignite: 2026 FAFP Spring Forum 

Register now for Ignite: 2026 FAFP Family Medicine Spring Forum, scheduled for April 17-19 at the Hilton Orlando. 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, April 16, at 1:00 PM EST.

Both 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.

FAFP's January Member Spotlight - Dr. Ashley Walker

"Happy new year! I hope 2026 is off to a great start. The end of one year and the beginning of another is an opportunity to reflect on our past and look to our future. For me, the idea of a career in medicine began before I realized what it was – and it started when I was a young kid in a hunting blind. I was introduced to anatomy while helping my dad field dress deer, and I found it fascinating. My mom furthered my interest by getting me a 1990s computer game where I could learn the bones and muscles of the human body." CLICK HERE to read more.

Tallahassee Week 3

The third week of the Florida legislative session was all business with committees hearing bills that are moving through the process. This week’s Capitol Update will show bills not moving at the end of the report. The FAFP will continue highlighting bills of interest to FM, so stay tuned during the nine-week session for the latest updates. 

CLICK HERE to read more.

Recognizing Excellence in Family Medicine: Become a Fellow

The FAFP would like to recognize excellence in family medicine by encouraging eligible members to apply for the Degree of Fellow through the AAFP.

The Degree of Fellow recognizes AAFP members who have distinguished themselves among their colleagues, as well as in their communities, by their service for family medicine, by their advancement of healthcare to the American people, and by their professional development through medical education and research. Fellows of the AAFP are recognized as champions of family medicine. They are the physicians who make family medicine the premier specialty in servicing their community and profession. From a personal perspective, being a Fellow signifies not only tenure but also additional work in your community, involvement in organized medicine and teaching, and a greater commitment to continuing professional development and/or research.

Application Requirements

Any Active, Life or Inactive member, with dues and re-elections in good standing, may, upon application to the American Academy of Family Physicians, be elected to receive the Degree of Fellow upon fulfilling the following requirements:

1. Member must have held Active membership for six years, or held a combination of Resident and Active membership for a total of six years.
2. Accrue a grand total of 100 points as defined by this application. Cite experiences and activities in the following areas: Life-Long Learning, Practice Quality and Improvement, Volunteer Teaching, Public Service, Publishing and Research, and Service to the Specialty.
3. Submit a one-time fee of $210. (Note: Credit card will be charged at the time the application is submitted. If the application is rejected, a full refund will be issued.)

Candidates wanting to be considered in the current year should submit their application by September 23, 2026. Become a Fellow and celebrate your career milestones at the AAFP Fellowship Convocation or the FAFP Annual Meeting.

CLICK HERE to apply now.

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