November 11, 2026

FAFP Vaccine Survey Closes this Friday, November 13

The FAFP is conducting an anonymous membership SURVEY relating to the Florida Department of Health’s proposed rule changes for school and daycare entry vaccination requirements. Please take 60 seconds to complete this quick and anonymous SURVEY by answering seven questions. "Current practice" means whether you have participated in the identified treatments between January 1, 2025, and the date you answer the survey questions. The deadline is this Friday, November 13 - thank you for your assistance!

Early Bird Rates End this Friday, November 13

Click Here to register for Summit: 2026 FAFP Family Medicine Annual Meeting, scheduled for December 11-13 at the Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island. Take advantage of Early Bird discounted registration rates through this Friday, November 13, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST. Summit 2026 will be presented as a hybrid event, giving attendees the option to register for either In-Person attendance or remote, Virtual attendance hosted via live streaming. The registration deadline is Thursday, December 10, 2026, 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 AOA Category 1-A Credits (for Osteopathic physicians)
• 18.0 Live AAFP Prescribed credits
• Recordings of ALL educational sessions available within 2 weeks of the conference conclusion; accessible for 30 days to registered attendees only.

ECG Screenings for HS Athletes Continue

Florida's Second Chance Act (SB 1070) took effect in July 2026, requiring an ECG heart screening for incoming 9th graders and first-time high school athletes. RESULTS thus far have been positive! However, with fall sports underway and family physicians conducting many of the annual sports physicals, we want to ensure our members have easy access to the resources available to them via the FAFP ECG Toolkit. Also, through our partnership with Who We Play For and Unless Health, medical practices can access:



• Pediatric cardiologist interpretations within 2 business days
• Free family support coordination and cardiology referral navigation for any abnormal findings
• Flexible practice onboarding options

If you are interested in setting up in-office ECG screenings for your practice, you can get started HERE.  

NOW OPEN: 2027 Call for Abstracts

Abstract submissions are now open for Ignite: FAFP Family Medicine Spring Forum 2027, taking place April 9–11, 2027, at the Caribe Royale in Orlando, Florida!

Showcase your research, cases, or projects and have your work reviewed by experts in family medicine. Download our Call for Abstracts brochure to review the guidelines, policies, and submission categories, and submit your abstract by January 11, 2027.

CLICK HERE to learn more.

Aledade to Host RHTP Webinar

On November 13, Aledade is hosting a panel discussion called "From Application to Action: Rural Health Transformation” from noon to 1 p.m. ET, featuring perspectives from Y1 RHTP awardees and a state RHTP advisory council member. The overall goal is to create a space for prospective Y2 applicants to learn key takeaways to apply to their own application strategies.

Details: Friday, Nov. 13 | Noon to 1 p.m. ET

Register here.

Medical Loan Repayment Application Dates Released

The Florida Reimbursement Assistance for Medical Education (FRAME Program) offers financial assistance to qualified primary care physicians, encouraging them to serve in areas with limited access to medical care. A total of $16 million was appropriated for the 2027 application cycle. The recently announced 2027 FRAME application window runs from March 1 through April 30, 2027.

Visit the FRAME website for updates, and plan ahead to ensure you do not miss the opportunity to apply in 2027!

Member Webinar: Getting Involved in AAFP Leadership

The NCCL Advisory Group will host a webinar on Thursday, Nov. 19, for any member interested in learning more about how to get involved in leadership opportunities through the AAFP. The webinar will cover everything from chapter and national leadership roles to advocacy and resolution writing. 

CLICK HERE to register.  

Fulfill Your ABFM MOC Requirements at Summit 2026!

Register now for the FAFP In-Person ABFM KSA Study Groups that will be offered for In-Person attendees in conjunction with Summit: 2026 FAFP Annual Meeting. The KSA Registration deadline is Monday, December 7, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST.

Diabetes: Thursday, December 10 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM EST

Heart Disease: Saturday, December 12 | 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 Summit 2026 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.

Summit: 2026 Annual Meeting Festive Spotify Playlist

It's the most wonderful time of the year! Submit your favorite holiday songs for the Summit: 2026 FAFP Annual Meeting Festive Spotify Playlist today. Listen for your song during the Tacky Sweater Welcome Reception on Friday, December 11!

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.

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