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@aafp.orgFamily 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. Renew for 2027 and keep it switched on: aafp.org/renew
@aafp.orgReady 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: https://bit.ly/4rNmAgM
@aafp.orgSave on a personal UpToDate subscription at FMX 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: https://bit.ly/3RT124v
@aafp.orgVaccination 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: https://bit.ly/4pTm4gj
@aafp.orgMany 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 about how you can prepare for reemerging diseases: https://bit.ly/4hCS59V
@aafp.orgWhat's the latest in COVID-19 prevention? In our latest Leading Edge episode, brought to you by Shionogi, Dr. Benjamin Silverberg breaks down what you need to know about the first FDA-approved oral post-exposure prophylaxis for COVID. Watch now on YouTube: https://bit.ly/4e0vIcd
@aafp.orgStacey Bartell, MD, explains how family physicians can help uninsured and self-pay patients access affordable primary care, medications, labs and community resources. https://bit.ly/4z6ERYR
@aafp.orgQuality and performance measures take many forms and have implications for the health of your community and, often, your compensation. There’s a lot that goes into making, applying and meeting these measures. Learn more about the basics and strategies for implementation: https://bit.ly/4e6YZ4Z
@aafp.orgJoining us at #AAFPFMX? Be sure to add our Career Fair on Thursday, Oct. 22, to your agenda!
Whether you're exploring leadership opportunities, considering a new practice setting or expanding your professional network, connect with us and discover what's possible: https://bit.ly/4dL05Dm
@aafp.orgNew name. Same great service. Laurel Road is now KeyBank—continuing to support family physicians with financial solutions designed for every stage of their careers. Explore your AAFP member benefits: https://bit.ly/4rB1TV6
@aafp.orgIn this episode of CME On the Go, family physicians Janet West, MD, FAAFP, and Michelle Chestovich, MD, share deeply personal experiences with suicide, examine the culture of medicine and the stigma surrounding mental health treatment: https://bit.ly/4iZtixX
@aafp.orgAs we finish Family Medicine Week, tell us how you answer the call to family medicine! ☎️ Comment your answer below or share it in a post with #FamilyMedicineWeek.
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@aafp.orgSimplify behavioral health referrals with Express Access. AAFP members receive a complimentary subscription (a $600 value!) to help patients find and book personalized behavioral health care. Visit Booth 1941 at #AAFPFMX for a live demo. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4fsv2xs
@ama-assn.orgReposted by @aafp.orgAs medical societies representing physicians across the country, the AMA, @ameracadpeds.bsky.social, @aafp.org, @acog.org and the American College of Surgeons are committed to ensuring physicians help lead the responsible development and use of AI in medicine.
@aafp.orgHere's why they answered the call to family medicine. Now, why did you? Everyone in family medicine has a different story about what drew them to the specialty, and we want to hear yours. Post using #FamilyMedicineWeek and share what called you to family medicine.
@aafp.orgAAFP Chief Medical Officer Dr. Margot Savoy joined CVEEP to share this year’s respiratory immunization recommendations and how family physicians can make sure patients have access to the protection they need. https://bit.ly/4rsV3RL
@aafp.orgAI can assist physicians. It cannot replace them. Behind every diagnosis, treatment plan and difficult conversation is the expertise and judgment of a physician. AAFP will continue advocating for physician-led care and physician-informed AI that puts patients first.
@aafp.orgThere's no single path to family medicine. Hear from Sarah Gonzales and Drs. Claire Namboodri, Kelly Thibert and Renee Markovich about the experiences that led them to the specialty and why they continue to answer the call to family medicine. https://bit.ly/4dWteLR #FamilyMedicineWeek
@aafp.orgHappy #FamilyMedicineWeek! 🫶 Every family physician has a story about what brought them here. This week is a chance for us to celebrate those stories and the family physicians who continue to answer the call every day.
Learn more about Family Medicine Week: https://bit.ly/4ybG8xP
@aafp.orgIt's time to focus on you. At the Whole Health Summit, we'll focus on the challenges preventing you from thriving in your practice: administrative burden, leadership development, burnout and more. Join us from April 30 to May 2, 2027: https://bit.ly/4qMcAUz
