Don't Miss the Pre-Conference Workshops on Friday, August 21, 8:00 - 9:50 am Breakfast included. Registration required. Friday, August 21, 8:00 - 9:50 am Social Media and Your Digital Voice: Connecting, Educating, and Advocating Online Hands-on Approach to Low Back Pain for MDs and DOs Small-Group Case Discussions: AFib/VTE Situation Room Sunday, August 23, 12:30 […]
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Don't miss your chance to connect with more than 60 family medicine residency programs—all in one place! Whether you're just beginning to explore your options or getting ready to apply, the POP! Residency Fair is an opportunity to have meaningful conversations with program directors, faculty, and residents. Ask your questions, learn what makes each program […]
Sacramento – The California Academy of Family Physicians (CAFP) is pleased to announce the addition of Scott J. Hershman, MD, FACEHP, CHCP as Vice President of Education and Professional Development. In this role, he will lead CAFP’s continuing medical education (CME) and professional development work, advancing innovative and high-quality learning opportunities that support family physicians […]
On June 15, the California Legislature approved a 2026–27 state budget plan (AB 109), meeting the constitutional deadline for the legislature to pass and send a balanced budget to the Governor. Legislative leaders will now enter final budget negotiations with Governor Gavin Newsom over the coming weeks, with the Governor expected to sign or veto […]
Lifelong learning has always been central to family medicine and to CAFP's mission of supporting physicians throughout their careers. That mission depends on the dedication of members who volunteer their time, expertise, and passion for education to help colleagues learn, grow, and improve patient care. As Carol Havens, MD, FAAFP completes more than 30 years […]
By Janani Sankaran, MD, MBA, FAAFP & Tarika Vaitheeswaran Can you imagine exercising when depressed? It often feels out of reach, but it can still show up as a quiet ally, gently helping ease the weight of symptoms. After a clinic day in which nearly 30% of visits involved mental health concerns, highlighting how untreated […]
Dr. Kevin Grumbach was part of a family-physician co-authored Article in JAMA published on May 20 arguing that primary care should be treated as a public utility. The JAMA article advocates for a primary care "common fund" financed by public and private sources that would directly pay primary care physicians to treat patients. The article […]
Family Docs Podcast: Primary Care for All with Dr. Kevin Grumbach and Dr. Anthony Chong In this episode, Dr. Rob Assibey and Dr. Cynthia Chen-Joea speak with Dr. Kevin Grumbach and Dr. Anthony "Fatch" Chong, co-chairs of CAFP's Primary Care for All Task Force on the origins of the task force, unified financing model for […]
