The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) represents family physicians, family medicine residents, and medical students.

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Cora L. E. Christian, MD, MPH, FAAFP, attended her first #AAFPCOD 50 years ago, before her native U.S. Virgin Islands had an official AAFP chapter. While some things have changed at COD, the sense of community and passion for improving health care remain year after year: bit.ly/4sixLyj
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The conversation continues at #FMX2026. Join Mitzi Beth Rubin, MD, FAAFP, DABOM at Lilly's Cardiometabolic Health Product Theater on October 22, then visit Booth #1703 to explore the Lilly portfolio. CMAT-44346 08/2026 © Lilly USA, LLC 2026. All rights reserved. bit.ly/4dskcWR
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What are you missing? Before you complete your treatment plan, take a step back to ask yourself if there's something else that might be a contributing factor. In this #InsideFamilyMedicine episode, Dr. James Bigham shares how he uses this question to help identify obstructive sleep apnea: bit.ly/4gDIY78
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#AAFPFMX is the place to build your family medicine network. Join us on Oct. 20 from 6-8 p.m. at the Skydeck at Assembly Food Fall to find your people. GOOD TO KNOW: Attendees must be 21 or older. Please bring your FMX badge and a valid photo ID for entry. Space is limited. Discover more networking opportunities here: ter.li/q39fd5pt Thank you to @PriviaHealth for sponsoring this year's New Physician & Resident Happy Hour!
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As primary care teams’ understanding of CKM health grows, so does their need for practical support. To help you assess risk factors and guide conversations about treatment, the AAFP developed new resources and a CME livestream. Learn more: bit.ly/4jkbvle
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Could your residency program be overlooking qualified IMG applicants—or missing opportunities to best support them? Take a 7-minute assessment to strengthen your program’s approach to IMG recruitment. 👇 bit.ly/3VNApQv
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🚨 Starting soon! Join CVEEP and @vaxyourfam at 12 PM ET for a conversation on vaccines during pregnancy with @BBCRN (@HealthyWomen), Dr. Naima Joseph (@MySMFM), @docramas of @aafp, @Dr_Shaps (@AltaMedHealthS), and Serese Marotta (@vaxyourfam). Register: eventbrite.com/e/vaccines-du…
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Investing in your practice? AAFP members receive a 50% reduction in loan administration fees from Bank of America Practice Solutions, with customized financing for practice start-ups and purchases, expansions, equipment, commercial real estate and more. Connect with Bank of America at #AAFPFMX! Stop by booth 1138 to meet the team and explore financing options designed to support your practice goals—wherever you are in your journey: bit.ly/4hVJVJL
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Your strong recommendation is one of the greatest influences on whether a patient chooses vaccination. Use the AAFP’s new conversation guide to give patients clear visuals that reinforce your guidance and build confidence in why influenza vaccination matters for their health: bit.ly/4hMfpCG
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A recent survey from the @CleanInstitute found that most Americans now clean with health in mind, not just as a chore. During respiratory illness season, more patients may come to you for advice on how to avoid getting sick, including cleaning their homes. Use these patient-friendly resources for more guidance: bit.ly/4hJsWdN
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Vaccination is one of the best tools to protect pregnant patients and their babies during respiratory illness season. Dr. Marie Ramas, immediate past chair of the AAFP’s Commission on Health of the Public and Science, joins @CVEEPSocial to discuss the latest maternal vaccine recommendations, coverage considerations and timing. Register now for the webinar Wednesday, Oct. 14 at noon ET: bit.ly/4rY95Lh
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In our latest podcast episode, Drs. Tamaan Osbourne-Roberts and Jennifer Bryan discuss the rapidly expanding role of AI in medicine. Listen now to hear more about what family physicians need to know to use these tools safely, effectively and responsibly: bit.ly/4hT3Yr9
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Finalizing your #AAFPFMX schedule? Don’t forget to check out the Army Medicine Med Talk presentation on Thursday, Oct. 22, at 2:55 p.m. Then visit booth #2944 to learn about delivering exceptional health care to soldiers and their families. Learn more: bit.ly/4zouD6t
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Family physicians show up for patients every day. The AAFP shows up for you. Through every step, every role and every turn, your AAFP membership offers real support, community and tools to help you in your every day. That’s key to membership—an always-on professional home for family physicians, just like you. Renew for 2027 and keep it switched on: aafp.org/renew
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Join leaders from AAFP, @AmerMedicalAssn, @AmerAcadPeds, @acog and @IDSAInfo on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 12–1 p.m. ET, for a LinkedIn Live on immunization recommendations for respiratory virus season. Bring your questions to this free, interactive, CME-eligible event. Register and watch the livestream: bit.ly/4dso7mD
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Attending #AAFPFMX 2026? Ready to grow your influence? Join Allegra for a MEDFLUENCER MASTERCLASS featuring family physician and content creator Dr. Bayo Curry-Winchell on Friday, Oct. 23, at 8 a.m. in room 207AB. Attendees will have an opportunity to apply to become an Allegra medfluencer for 2027: bit.ly/4rNmAgM
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📣 Join CVEEP and @vaxyourfam 10/14 at 12 PM ET for a conversation on vaccines during pregnancy with @BBCRN (@HealthyWomen), Dr. Naima Joseph (@MySMFM), @docramas (@aafp), @Dr_Shaps (@AltaMedHealthS), and Serese Marotta (@vaxyourfam). RSVP: eventbrite.com/e/vaccines-du…
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Save on a personal UpToDate subscription at #AAFPFMX 2026! Visit booth 2609, to learn how UpToDate Expert AI puts evidence and human oversight at the center of AI-powered insights, helping you navigate complex clinical questions with confidence. While you're there, receive a special conference-only promo code to save an additional 10% on top of already discounted rates: bit.ly/3RT124v
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Vaccination remains the most effective way to protect patients, families and communities throughout respiratory season. The AAFP is dedicated to delivering vaccine guidance that you and your patients can trust. Access our 2026 fall respiratory immunization recommendations: bit.ly/4pTm4gj
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"Many of the diseases that we had hoped to move on from are making their way back into our communities. And while the reasons behind this trend are many, family physicians are well situated to make a difference." Read more from Carlos O’Bryan-Becerra, MD, FAAFP, about how family physicians can prepare for reemerging diseases: bit.ly/4hCS59V
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