.AAFP members: Did you know that you can now access our new Antiracism course at no cost thanks to an unrestricted educational grant from Takeda? #AAFPCME

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In the coming weeks, Alex McDonald, MD FAAFP CAQSM will be installed as a chapter president, convene the National Conference of Constituency Leaders and speak at the Family Medicine Advocacy Summit. Read more about how Dr. McDonald's leadership roles are taking him places: bit.ly/3vlyQfW

Good luck to everyone going through #MatchWeek ! Just a reminder that the AAFP is here to help you with resources, tools, & guides to support you every step of the way. We're so proud of what you’ve accomplished! aafp.org/students-resid…

Today is International Women's Day. A day we celebrate the achievements of women in family medicine, raise awareness about discrimination and we take action to promote gender parity in medicine.

#InspireInclusion

Whether it’s the flu, the latest COVID strain or RSV, a lot of illness gets passed around in the winter. It’s a good time for patients who might be vaccination fatigued to hear a little gentle counseling from their family physician.
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AAFP President SFurrMD recently told Healio, 'I entered family medicine because I wanted to treat people rather than organ systems or diseases.' Read more about why he chose #FamilyMedicine sprou.tt/19SC1DUQA9H

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Calling all medical students . . . welcome to the BEST SPECIALTY EVER!

This was family medicine’s year of big moves. From advocacy wins to whole-specialty empowerment to public health advances, learn how the AAFP supported family physicians and their work to improve health care for patients, practices and communities. aafp.org/news/media-cen…

As I reflect on what I’m thankful for this season, I’m thinking of the six 2023 recipients of the Surgeon General’s Medallion. The way they served their communities during challenging times fills me with hope and reminds us there is much good in the world.

ABFM’s Family Medicine Factbook delivers valuable data on the current state of family medicine in the US. Built on 15yrs of understanding the power of data in storytelling, it provides simple yet impactful information that can affect healthcare policy & transform the environment.

#aafpcod day 1. Family docs. We heal. We advocate. We nurture. We thrive. #physicianleaders

Congratulation to this amazing group. I am excited to welcome their voices to our Board table!

“Please know that no matter where you went to medical school, where you did your residency or where you practice – the AAFP is your professional home and will always be there to support you.” Shawn Martin to #AAFPCOD today. 🥰👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

The US is facing a growing primary care workforce shortage. The loss of access to comprehensive and continuous primary care will have negative impacts on individuals and communities.

This is urgent and requires an 'all of us' approach.

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#AAFP leader Shawn Martin is nominated as one of Modern Healthcare’s 100 Most Influential People in Health Care! Recognize Shawn's contributions to family medicine and vote for him by September 18: bit.ly/300sNgx

Congratulations to family physician Dr. Jerry Abraham on his installation as President of the Los Angeles County Medical Association. CAFP is proud to see another truly excellent family physician take an important leadership role.

Our prayers, thoughts, and condolences are with our Hawaiian sisters and brothers who tragically suffered losses of precious life and property on the historic island of Maui.