Congratulations to Shannon Connolly, MD on being awarded the 2025 CAFP Family Physician of the Year during POP! The California Academy of Family Physicians annually honors a family physician who represents the finest characteristics of the specialty as the Family Physician of the Year.
The Magic of Hormones By Shayne Poulin, MD Is there really a safe medication that can be used universally for half the population to reduce mortality and improve quality of life? What is this magic medication you ask? It’s vaginal estrogen! As highlighted in Dr Rachel Rubin MD ‘s blog post The Magic of Hormones […]
CAFP is devastated by the recent mass shooting at a Minneapolis church that claimed the lives of two children and left 17 others injured. As family physicians, we are committed to protecting the health and well-being of our patients and communities. That commitment extends beyond the clinic to advocacy. We are working to advance gun […]
Friday, September 5, 2025 @ 8:00-10:00 am Faculty: Rob Assibey, MD, FAAFP This workshop is a hands-on, two-hour training designed for family medicine physicians to enhance their skills in wound assessment, debridement methods (sharp, enzymatic, autolytic, mechanical), and advanced dressing selection, improving patient outcomes in outpatient and primary care settings. Register HERE. If you have […]
Starting August 1, AAFP members can fill out the 2025 Career Benchmark Survey. You’ll be helping compile the data that will provide an even more robust picture of modern compensation for family physicians across the United States. The new survey, which will be open until November 3, includes questions about direct primary care and obstetrical […]
If you're a family medicine student, THIS is for you. Connect directly with 60+ California’s family medicine residency programs and recruiters, and get the insight you need to move forward with confidence. Ask questions. Build connections. Discover where you belong. Register HERE.
Big News in Family Medicine! CAFP proudly celebrates the appointment of Dr. Trinidad Solis, a dedicated family physician and public health leader, to the Medical Board of California! Dr. Solis has been a driving force in advancing community health since 2022, currently serving as Deputy Public Health Officer in Fresno County. Her previous roles include […]
Secure your ticket for POP! 2025 in beautiful San Diego, September 5–7. Whether you're a practicing physician, resident, or medical student, POP! is the event to learn, get inspired, and make meaningful connections in family medicine. REGISTER HERE
Lock in your spot for a workshop at POP! These are hands-on events for students and residents wanting to learn and practice procedures that are used in a variety of primary care settings, including inpatient, outpatient, urgent care, emergency department, nursing home, FQHCs, wilderness/street medicine environments, and more. STUDENT WORKSHOPS | FRIDAY, 1:30 - 4:40 […]
