Family medicine residency clinics are challenged with meeting the dual missions of education and clinical care. Achieving both missions is particularly difficult when residents and faculty are frequently away from the clinic, undermining continuity of care. This in turn creates frustrating and overwhelming conditions in the clinic for patients, faculty and learners. Recent changes in […]
Pancreatic cancer remains one of the most challenging malignancies, often detected at an advanced stage due to its subtle and non-specific symptoms. Raising awareness and enhancing early detection strategies are crucial to improving patient outcomes. Primary care physicians play a pivotal role in early detection by recognizing red flag symptoms, identifying at-risk patients, and referring […]
The California Academy of Family Physicians is proud to announce Sen. Scott Wiener as the recipient of the 2025 Champion of Family Medicine Award. The prestigious honor is awarded annually to a member of the California Senate or Assembly who has demonstrated exceptional leadership in advancing legislative initiatives that strengthen family medicine and primary care […]
Every year, CAFP recognizes a CAFP member who has gone above and beyond the call of duty to advocate for patients, colleagues and the family medicine specialty as a Hero of Family Medicine. Congratulations to this year’s awardee Robert Assibey, MD, FAAFP.
The CAFP Foundation is pleased to support the 12th Annual Resident Poster Contest at our biggest education event, Family Medicine POP! on September 5-7, 2025 in San Diego, CA. The poster competition promotes scholarly activity by family medicine residents and provides an opportunity for residents to share their research with a network of family doctors. The online application must be submitted by Thursday, […]
Announcing Dr. Love's Advice Column! Looking for advice navigating relationships and your life as a family physician? Are you single and interested in dating but also recognize that residency is going to be hard. How do you mix dating with the intensity of residency? Who can you ask? Dr. Love! Send your burning questions to CAFP@familydocs.org with "ATTN: Dr. Love” […]
Thursday morning, the Senate voted to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of US Health and Human Services. CAFP will work with our national partner, AAFP, to find opportunities for alignment with the new Secretary, including around the importance of primary care, promoting healthy foods and exercise, and truth in advertising. Through education and […]
At our 2025 All Member Advocacy Meeting (AMAM) you’ll have an opportunity to connect with policy experts, gain hands-on advocacy skills, and network with colleagues and legislators committed to advancing family medicine. In today’s fast-paced media landscape, effectively communicating your message is crucial for amplifying the voice of family medicine and influencing public opinion. Our […]
By Angela Bymaster, MD Patients present to our clinics with their pain and suffering, insomnia and anxiety, hopes and fears. We look in their ears and listen to their heartbeats, looking for a cure. Sometimes we sense that something is out of balance with their neurotransmitters. At my clinic, Healing Grove Health Center, we examine […]
