JANUARY 2026

RESIDENTS


Call for FAFP

Resident Director Nominations


Deadline: Friday, February 13, 2026


The Florida Academy of Family Physicians (FAFP) is now accepting nominations for its annual Resident Directors positions: Resident President, Vice President, and Secretary/Treasurer.


These leadership roles offer meaningful opportunities to support your fellow residents, contribute to resident and student programming, and serve as a voting member of the FAFP Board of Directors.


The Resident Director Guidelines contain important information about the criteria and obligations of being a Resident Director.


Eligibility:

  • Nominees must be current Resident Members of AAFP/FAFP
  • Nominees must be current residents at an approved Florida family medicine residency program.
  • Third-year residents are eligible to run for any position.
  • First and second-year residents may run for Vice President or Secretary/Treasurer with written approval from their program director: 2026 Resident Election Permission Waiver


The deadline to receive your application is Friday, February 13, 2026. Elections will be conducted virtually (additional details to follow). If you have any questions please contact Angie Lopez at alopez@fafp.org

We look forward to receiving your nomination!

RESIDENTS & STUDENTS


Save the Date:

IGNITE 2026 FAFP Spring Forum

Sparking the Future of Family Medicine!

Registration Opens Tomorrow! Friday, Jan 16


The FAFP invites all family medicine residents and medical students to attend the IGNITE 2026 FAFP Spring Forum in Orlando.


📅 April 17-19, 2026

📍 Location: Orlando Hilton


Highlights:

  • Resident & Student Education Sessions - Click Here for Agenda
  • Networking with peers, colleagues and program directors
  • Residency Fair - Connect with residency programs from across Florida


Financial assistance will be available for medical students - CLICK HERE

For more information: alopez@fafp.org

RESIDENTS & STUDENTS


IGNITE 2026 FAFP Spring Forum

SUBMIT YOUR ABSTRACT FOR NOW: Deadline is this Monday, 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 Monday, January 19, 2026. CLICK HERE to learn more.



AAFP FUTURE Conference


Now Open: AAFP FUTURE 2026 Poster Submissions


The AAFP is now accepting poster applications for display during FUTURE 2026 (formerly National Conference of Family Medicine Residents and Medical Students), taking place July 30–August 1, in Kansas City, MO. Deadline: April 1st by 11:59 pm CT Click here for more information!



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