The Florida Academy of Family Physicians

The FAFP works to advance the specialty of family medicine by promoting excellence and improvement in the healthcare of all Floridians. #FAFP

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NOW OPEN — Registration for Elevate: 2026 FAFP Summer Retreat

Introducing Elevate, the new title of the FAFP Family Medicine Summer Retreat: Where Family, Fun, and Medicine Shine. Fresh look, same commitment to excellence.

Registration is now open for Elevate: 2026 FAFP Family Medicine Summer Retreat, scheduled for July 10-12 at the Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach. Visit https://t.co/R1Yr2Ythj5 to register now! Link in bio.

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 and earn up to 16.0 live CME credits. The registration deadline is Thursday, July 9, at 1:00 PM ET.

#FAFP #fafpelevate26 #familymedicine #familyphysicians #FMrevolution

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🔦 Check out the FAFP's May Member Spotlight, featuring Dr. Martin Molina, here: https://t.co/vfLSJLRZOY

#FAFP #MemberSpotlight #familymedicine #familyphysician #fammed

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Nominate an Exceptional Physician!

The FAFP is accepting nominations for the 2026 Academy Awards, recognizing exceptional family physician members. Visit https://t.co/kZfVJ2m00p to learn more and submit your nomination(s). Nominees must be active FAFP members—the submission deadline is August 7, 2026.

#FAFP #fafpacademyawards #familymedicine #familyphysician #fammed

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month

The AAFP recognizes May as Mental Health Awareness Month. This annual observance promotes education about mental health and well-being and helps reduce the stigma surrounding mental illness. Family physicians play a critical role in addressing mental health, as they are often the first point of contact for patients seeking care and can provide screening, diagnosis, and treatment for mental health conditions. Click here to learn more: https://t.co/7DODiLGIEy

#FAFP #AAFP #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthawarenessmonth #familymedicine

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Take a Peek at Your Elevate: 2026 Summer Retreat Destination

This is your summer retreat—don’t miss the chance to secure your room at the picturesque, ocean-front Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach! Discounted room rates available in the FAFP room block with resort fee included from $329 through Monday, June 8, at 5:00 PM ET. Visit https://t.co/R1Yr2Ythj5 to register now.

#FAFP #fafpelevate26 #familymedicine #familyphysicians #BeachVacation

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Happening Thursday, May 28: FAFP Live with Dr. Carter

Visit https://t.co/tJMXURFHGM to submit your questions in advance for the next quarterly FAFP Live: President’s Office Hours with Dr. Carter, happening this Thursday, May 28, at 6:00 PM ET. This is your chance to connect directly, ask questions, and get practical insights on the issues that matter most to you and your practice!

Haven't registered yet? Visit https://t.co/Gug6p5IZCq to register now—don’t miss this opportunity for an open, engaging discussion designed with Florida family physicians in mind.

#FAFP #fafplive #familymedicine #familyphysicians #FloridaFamMed

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Thank you from all of us here at the Florida Academy of Family Physicians. Your bravery and service will never be forgotten.

“This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave.” - Elmer Davis

#FAFP #MemorialDay2026

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Medical Devices Workshop Offered At Elevate: 2026 Summer Retreat

Enhance your hands-on clinical skills at Elevate: 2026 Family Medicine Summer Retreat with the FAFP's interactive Medical Device Workshop! This practical session will provide real-world training on commonly used outpatient devices, including inhalers, autoinjectors, fingerstick glucose monitors, and continuous glucose monitors (CGMs).

Limited availability—visit https://t.co/R1Yr2Ythj5 to secure your spot!

#FAFP #fafpelevate26 #familymedicine #MedicalWorkshop #medicaldevices

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Elevate: 2026 Summer Retreat—Early Bird Discount Ends June 12

Save on your CME! Take advantage of Early Bird discounted registration rates for Elevate: 2026 FAFP Family Medicine Summer Retreat until Friday, June 12, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST. Don't delay! Visit https://t.co/R1Yr2YtP8D to register now.

Elevate 2026 will be hosted July 10-12 at the Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach as a hybrid event, giving attendees the option to register for either traditional, In-Person attendance or remote, Virtual attendance, presented via live streaming.

#FAFP #fafpelevate26 #familymedicine #CME #BeachVacation

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Celebrating World Family Doctor Day!

Today, 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.

#FAFP #WorldFamilyDoctorDay #WFDD2026 #WFDD #WONCA

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Fulfill Your ABFM MOC Requirements at Elevate: 2026 Summer Retreat

Register now for the FAFP In-Person ABFM KSA Study Group: Care of Older Adults that will be offered for In-Person attendees in conjunction with Elevate: 2026 Family Medicine Summer Retreat. (Visit https://t.co/R1Yr2Ythj5 choose the Live In-Person attendance option and select the KSA session during Workshop Registration.)

Care of Older Adults: Sat, July 11 | 7:00am-9:00am ET
KSA Registration Deadline: Mon July 6, 2026 at 11:59pm ET

Important: The KSA will be presented live, in-person only and there will be no virtual options offered. Only Elevate attendees who have registered for In-Person attendance will be able to register and participate. The KSA study group will be held at the Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach.

#FAFP #fafpelevate26

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3 Weeks Away: FAFP Live with Dr. Carter

Don't miss your chance to attend the next quarterly FAFP Live: President's Office Hours with Dr. Carter happening Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET. Click here to register now: https://t.co/Gug6p5IZCq

Have a question in mind? Register now and submit your questions for Dr. Carter in advance to help guide the conversation.

#FAFP #fafplive #familymedicine #familyphysicians #FloridaFamMed

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Register Now: FAFP Live with Dr. Carter

Join us for the next quarterly FAFP Live: President’s Office Hours with Dr. Carter on Thursday, May 28, 2026, 6:00 PM ET—your chance to connect directly, ask questions, and get practical insights on the issues that matter most to you and your practice. Click here: https://t.co/Gug6p5IZCq

Have a question in mind? Register now and submit your questions in advance to help guide the conversation. Don’t miss this opportunity for an open, engaging discussion designed with Florida family physicians in mind!

#FAFP #fafplive #familymedicine #familyphysicians #FloridaFamMed

[The Florida Academy of Family Physicians @_FAFP]

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

The AAFP recognizes May as Mental Health Awareness Month. This annual observance promotes education about mental health and well-being and helps reduce the stigma surrounding mental illness. Family physicians play a critical role in addressing mental health, as they are often the first point of contact for patients seeking care and can provide screening, diagnosis, and treatment for mental health conditions. Click here to learn more: https://t.co/7DODiLGIEy

#FAFP #AAFP #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthawarenessmonth #familymedicine

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Florida FM Learning Collaborative Represented at STFM Conference

The Florida Family Medicine Learning Collaborative (FFMLC) was proudly represented at the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM) Annual Conference by FAFP members Drs. Arshely Fleuristal, Marilia Nery, and Wayne Anderson, May 2-6, in New Orleans, LA.

The session focused on advancing Patient and Family Advisory Councils (PFACs) in residency programs and highlighting the growing importance of PFAC implementation in response to new Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) requirements.

#FAFP #STFM #familymedicine #ACGME #PFAC @STFM_FM

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@David_Orlando27 @FIUMedicine

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Congrats to Angela Mujica! 🏆
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Our goal at the Florida Academy of Family Physicians is to have one medical student scholarship winner from EACH medical school in the state of Florida! This past year, we literally had excess money for students because not enough people applied. This year, we are going to change that!

Did you know about this scholarship? Tag someone in the comments who NEEDS to hear about this ⬇️

#FAFP #familymedicine #medicalstudent #premedmotivation #fafpstudentscholar

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@FIUMedicine Congratulations, Angela! 👏👏👏

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Congratulations to the AAFP Foundation's FM Leads ELI Scholars!

Congratulations to the following FAFP residents and students for being selected as the 2026 Family Medicine Leads (FM Leads) Emerging Leader Institute (ELI) Scholars.

Markeeta Belmar, DO, PGY-2, USF-TGH Family Medicine Residency

Naoosha Mohammad, M4, FSU College of Medicine

Anthony Nguyen, M3, University of Florida College of Medicine

Click here to learn more about the ELI program: https://t.co/im9rMmdjJx

#FAFP #AAFP #familymedicine #medicalstudent #familymedicineresidency @TGHCares @USFHealth @FSUCoM @UFMedicine

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From Podium to Practice: What You Missed at Ignite 2026

If you weren’t in Orlando for Ignite: 2026 FAFP Spring Forum held April 17–19 at the Hilton Orlando (yes, the one with the lazy river and steps away from the parks)—here’s what you missed.

Family physicians from across Florida gathered—both in person and virtually—for three days of high-yield, practice-changing education! Nearly 200 medical students and residents joined us as well, a powerful reminder that the future of family medicine is bright and engaged. Visit https://t.co/9vKSCaV0PV to learn more!

#FAFP #fafpignite26 #familymedicine #medicalstudent #familymedicineresidency