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New CAFP Family Docs Podcast Episode!

In this newly released episode, Drs. Shruti Javali and Adnaan Edun speak with Drs. Maryal Concepcion and Jeannine Rodems live from the CAFP All Member Advocacy Meeting to talk about Direct Primary Care (DPC), what DPC is, how it works with the patient relationship, and resources available for any family physician looking at DPC as […]

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Speak Out! Tell the California Legislature to Protect Medi-Cal

CAFP strongly urges the Legislature to protect Medi-Cal, preserve essential health care funding, and invest in the primary care workforce. CAFP has issued a press release and is mobilizing members to take action through grassroots advocacy. Contact your state legislators today using our pre-drafted letter. Learn More

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AAFP Leading Physician Well-being Certificate Program

Are you ready to Lead Change in Health Care? The Leading Physician Well-being Certificate Program from AAFP is now accepting applications for 2025–26! This 10-month experience equips family physicians with leadership skills to drive change, improve performance, and champion well-being in their practices and beyond. CAFP Member, Lauren Brown-Berchtold, MD, FAAFP, participated in the program […]

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Governor’s 2025-26 May Revision Proposes Major Cuts to Healthcare and Undermines Medi-Cal Expansion Commitments

On May 14, 2025, Governor Gavin Newsom released the revised 2025-26 state budget to address a projected $12 billion deficit, a sharp contrast to the modest surplus anticipated in January. The reversal is largely driven by declining state revenues, higher-than-expected Medi-Cal expenditures, and economic uncertainty caused by newly imposed federal tariffs. The May Revision proposes […]

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2025 POP! Keynote Revealed

Our 2025 POP! Keynote, Emily Silverman, MD is an internal medicine doctor in San Francisco and Founder of The Nocturnists, an award winning podcast. She has a new 13-part documentary series called the Uncertainty in Medicine. One of the episodes, Through Thick and Thin, addresses primary care diagnostic uncertainty, persistence, and the quiet power of […]

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Don't Miss POP! Early Bird Registration!

Early Bird registration is open for Family Medicine POP! taking place on September 5-7, 2025, in San Diego. POP! is California's largest annual family medicine conference. Join us for a vibrant weekend filled with the latest in FM topics, inspiring keynotes, energetic workshops, and the largest CA Residency Recruitment Fair! POP! is where the passion […]

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CAFP's Reproductive Health Initiative

CAFP’s Reproductive Health Initiative (RHI) provides essential education to California family physicians and primary care clinicians to advance person-centered sexual & reproductive healthcare services, including abortion. Current activities include: Performance Improvement: Supporting Access to Abortion through Primary Care Best Practices for Prescribing Medication Abortion Am I Helping or Harming? Unbiased Communication about Pregnancy Learn more […]

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2025 CAFP & CAFP Foundation Award Nominations

Do you know a colleague, resident, mentor, or friend who goes above and beyond in family medicine? Nominate them for a CAFP or CAFP Foundation award! Whether it’s the Family Physician of the Year or a CAFP Foundation Award, help us recognize those who inspire, lead, and make a lasting impact in our field. Submissions […]

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Empowering Care: Best Practices for Prescribing Medication Abortion

Be a part of expanding abortion access in primary care! Register now for a new CME webinar recording on the basics of medication abortion, safety, protocols, contraindications, and more. Learning Objectives At the end of this session, learners should be able to: Explain accepted protocols and contraindications of medication abortion Discuss safety and efficacy profile, […]

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