May 22, 2024

Register Now for Stand-Alone, Virtual KSA: Diabetes

Fulfill your ABFM MOC requirements and register now for the stand-alone FAFP Virtual ABFM KSA Study Group: Diabetes that will be presented via Zoom on Thursday, June 13, 2024 from 6:30pm-9:00pm EST. The registration deadline is Monday, June 10, 2024 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.

Register Now for the 2024 Virtual Summer Forum

Register Now for the Virtual Family Medicine Summer Forum 2024, July 12-13. This two-day meeting will be held via a virtual platform that will allow participants to earn up to 14.0 live CME credits. There will be no in-person component, and this is a live-only event, not enduring, so access to presentations and CME credit is only provided to registered participants.

Early bird discount will end:

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 11:59 PM EST.

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Registration Deadline:

Thursday, July 11, 2024

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Cancellation Deadline:

Friday, July 5, 2024 at 11:59 PM EST.

Advocating for FL FM in Washington, DC!

A delegation of FAFP leaders, residents, and students participated in the AAFP Family Medicine Advocacy Summit on Tuesday, May 21, which included visiting with nearly a dozen U.S. Representatives and two state Senators. Topics advocated included support for the REDI Act for medical student loan interest deferment, including preventive health services in high deductible health plans via the Primary and Virtual Care Affordability Act, and including all ACIP recommended vaccines in Medicare Part B coverage. Our thanks to those who spent the day meeting with members of Congress and staff to promote these important issues and serve as resources to promote family medicine in Florida!  FAFP Delegation included: Dr. George Bernardo, Dr. Michele Bohlmann, Dr. Christina Cavanagh, Dr. Michael Cromer, Dr. John Gross, and Dr. Michael Swartzon; residents Dr. Claudett Barreto, Dr. Kara Lanpher, and Dr. Kelsey Warren; medical students Leanne Dumeny, Shannon Gallup, and Rosalie Mattiola.

Celebrating World Family Doctor Day!

Sunday, May 19, was World Family Doctor Day. We recognize the importance of family doctors and primary care teams in healthcare systems around the world.

Happy World Family Doctor Day to our FAFP members, and thank you for all you do to keep patients healthy in Florida!

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder

Many people are surprised to learn what counts as a drink, and that a glass of wine contains the same amount of alcohol as a shot of liquor. 

Help your patients accurately discuss their alcohol consumption with you.

CLICK HERE for more information.

Additional Resources

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

Why FAFP? - Video 1