Congratulations Natalie Rodriguez, MD on being awarded 2023 Educator of the Year. This award recognizes educational excellence in the field of family medicine. Criteria for the award include advances in education in the field of family medicine; excellence in family medicine teaching in medical schools, residency programs or post‐graduate CME. Dr. Rodriguez is an Associate […]
Congratulations Akilah Weber, MD on being awarded 2023 Champion of Family Medicine. The CAFP Champion of Family Medicine Award goes to the legislator or leader who has exemplified courage and empathy for patients, and demonstrated leadership, commitment and dedication to the cause of advocating for family medicine and primary care on behalf of patients. Dr. […]
Congratulations to Chelsey Song, MD on being awarded 2023 Resident of the year. The California Family Medicine Resident of the Year award is given a resident who represents the finest characteristics of family medicine. Chenxi (Chelsey) Song, MD is a recent graduate from the Sutter Family Medicine Residency Program in Sacramento. During residency, Dr. Song […]
Congratulations to Lauren Simon, MD, MPH on being awarded 2023 Preceptor of the year. The Foundation Preceptor of the Year award honors family physicians who precept and mentor our future generations. Dr. Simon is the immediate Past- President of the California Academy of Family Physicians. She is a prior recipient of the CAFP Barbara Harris […]
While the majority of resolutions are submitted at the AMAM, members can submit a resolution for consideration by the Board at any time during the year. All resolutions/policy proposals submitted to the Board of Directors after the deadline for receipt of resolutions at the AMAM and prior to the next meeting of the AMAM will […]
Don't Miss a Chance to Meet with 52 progams! Are you or someone you know shopping around for residency programs? Then meet us in Orange County August 26th for the POP! Family Medicine Residency Fair. This is a can’t miss event for connecting with program reps, learning more about interviews and the application process, residency […]
By Bright Zhou, MD Family Medicine Resident, Stanford Health Care, O’Connor Family Medicine Residency This August, as I start my last year of residency, I’m reflecting on how CAFP has been my home base for mentorship and networking within Family Medicine. Starting with my first Resident and Student Council meeting, I was struck by CAFP’s […]
The California Academy of Family Physicians (CAFP) is proud to announce David Bazzo, MD, FAAFP, CAQSM was selected as the 2023 Family Physician of the Year.CAFP presents this prestigious award to an individual who exhibits the finest qualities of family physicians, and who goes above and beyond in service to patients, community, and colleagues. Dr. […]
The countdown is on. We know there is nothing like personal interaction and conversation to feed our soul. Our ability to be in close proximity to so many of "our people" - colleagues, friends, team members - is a gift that doesn't come along often enough. When it does - like at this year's Family […]
