CAFP was once again extraordinarily well-represented at the AAFP’s National Conference of Constituency Leaders (NCCL) in Kansas City last week. In addition to fielding a strong Delegation of 12 members, 4 of the 5 member constituencies (BIPOC, IMG, LGBTQ+, New Physicians and Women) were led by CAFP Co-Conveners, and the entire conference was Convened by […]
The CAFP Committee Nominations Cycle With the recent appointment of new committee members, CAFP has now fully executed the annual, open committee nominations cycle. This year, we received over 40 applications from incredible members throughout the state and are excited to welcome many of them to new committee positions. We are additionally delighted to welcome […]
The NCCL Delegates & Alternates will travel to Kansas City, MO (April 23-25) to represent CAFP and their constituencies. We’re proud of the incredible delegation that will be there! Women’s Constituency Delegate Florence Yuan, MD - Orange Women’s Constituency Alternate Delegate Caitlin MacMillen, DO - San Diego BIPOC Constituency Delegate Michael Core, MD - Los […]
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The AAFP announced updated 2026 child/adolescent and adult immunization schedules, emphasizing that vaccines remain a safe, effective, and essential defense against preventable diseases. The revised schedules are intended to provide clear, practical, evidence-based guidance for physicians and clinicians. Purpose of the Updates The new schedules are designed to help clinicians navigate an expanding range of […]
The 2026 AAFP Member Satisfaction Survey is now open, and this is your opportunity to share what’s working, what could be improved, and what matters most to you as a member. Your feedback helps shape priorities, programs, and support — both nationally and within your local chapter. The survey takes less than 10 minutes, and […]
Kim Yu, MD, FAAFP, DABFM, a family physician who practices in Orange County, this month begins a one-year term as president of the more than 10,000-member California Academy of Family Physicians (CAFP). In this role, Dr. Yu will lead CAFP’s work to advance payment reform and drive meaningful system transformation, strengthen and diversify the family […]
By Maryal Concepcion, MD, FAAFP Living and practicing in Calaveras County has shown me how fragile rural healthcare really is and how powerful a community can become when we choose to act together. Over the next year, our rural clinic is working to build something our county has never formally had: a coordinated Community Action […]
The AAFP is prescribing a daily dose of gratitude and celebrates the incredible care that family physicians provide. National Doctors Day is a day for recognizing and celebrating the contributions of physicians to patients and communities. It occurs each year on March 30. The AAFP will celebrate National Doctors Day for 30 days and offer […]
