At POP! you’ll find great medical education, networking, energetic workshops, career guidance, keynotes, and the Residency Recruitment Fair, to make it one conference you won't want to miss! The 2026 & 2027 POP events will be held in coordination with CAFP, the CAFP Foundation and the San Diego AFP at Paradise Point Resort & Hotel in San Diego, CA.
Application for CME credit will be filed with the American Academy of Family Physicians and the American Osteopathic Association. OPSC is POP’s 2026 AOA Accredited Sponsor.
Registration pricing:
Workshop pricing:
Early bird rates were available through May 15, 2026. Registration rates are discounted for CAFP members. If you have questions about any registration rates, please contact us at cafp@familydocs.org.
Join our keynote speaker, Matt Willis, MD, MPH, for a conversation about Public Health and the Power of Family Physicians. Dr. Willis engages his extensive public health and primary care experience to empower family physicians and guide us toward positive patient outcomes and joy in practice.
Dr. Matt Willis, MD, MPH, is a physician and epidemiologist who served as Marin County’s Public Health Officer from 2013 to 2024.He is the author of Your Local Epidemiologist (YLE) California, a weekly newsletter focused on translating science into clear, practical guidance for the public. As Health Officer, Dr. Willis prioritized partnerships between government, healthcare, and community organizations to address complex public health challenges.
The POP schedule is subject to change. More information about specific sessions, including faculty, speakers, and credit, will be available closer to the event.
Questions? Contact us at cafp@familydocs.org.
= Main Stage Sessions (All attendees welcome)
= All Attendee Activities
= Resident & Early Career Physician (ECP) Track
= Student Activities
= Pre & Post-Conference Optional Workshops
= Closed Sessions/By Invitation
TIME
SESSION TITLE
FACULTY & SPEAKERS
7:00 am
Registration Opens
8:00 - 9:50 am
Pre-Conference Small-Group Case Discussions: AFib/VTE Situation Room (not for CME Credit)
(breakfast included, registration required)
Eunmee Lee, PharmD & Patricia McNamee, PharmD, CMD
8:00 - 9:50 am
Pre-Conference Workshop: Hands-on Approach to Low Back Pain for MDs and DOs
(breakfast included, registration required)
Kimberly Wolf, DO, FAAP, FACOP
8:00 - 9:50 am
Pre-Conference Workshop: Social Media and Your Digital Voice: Connecting, Educating, and Advocating Online
(breakfast included, registration required)
Bright Zhou, MD, MS
9:00 am
Exhibits Open
10:00 - 10:25 am
Opening Remarks
10:30 - 11:15 am
FEATURED SESSION
Confounded, Concerned, and Committed: Finding a Role in Promoting Immigrant Health
Yulsi Fernandez Montero, MD, MPH
11:15 - 11:45 am
Family Medicine Update, Part 1
Moazzum Bajwa, MD, MPH
11:45 am - 12:20 pm
2-Minutes, 2-Slides, 2-Questions
Brad Stiles, MD, FAAFP
12:20 - 1:20 pm
Lunch with Awards
1:20 - 1:45 pm
Break - Visit the Exhibits
1:30 - 4:30 pm
Chief Resident Leadership Workshop, Part 1 (by invitation)
Serena Liu, MD & Kishore Nath, MD
1:45 - 3:10 pm
VACCINATIONS
From Newborns to Seniors: Essential Immunization Updates in 2026
Carlos O'Bryan-Becerra, MD, FAAFP
Beyond the Needle: Harnessing the Power of the Family Physician–Patient Relationship to Close the Vaccine Gap
Alex McDonald, MD, FAAFP
Yesterday’s Illness, Today’s Practice: Recognizing and Treating Re-Emergent Illness
Alice Pong, MD, FAAFP
3:10 - 3:25 pm
Break - Visit the Exhibits
3:25 - 4:45 pm
Mastering Obesity Care: Evidence-Based Strategies from First Visit to Maintenance
Ecler Jaqua, MD, FAAFP, FACLM, DipABOM
5:00 - 6:30 pm
Welcome Reception with Exhibitors
5:30 - 6:30 pm
Chief Resident Networking Session
(by invitation)
6:30 - 8:00 pm
POP After-Party hosted by San Diego AFP
The POP schedule is subject to change. More information about specific sessions, including faculty, speakers, and credit, will be available closer to the event.
Questions? Contact us at cafp@familydocs.org.
= Main Stage Sessions (All attendees welcome)
= All Attendee Activities
= Resident & Early Career Physician (ECP) Track
= Student Activities
= Pre & Post-Conference Optional Workshops
= Closed Sessions/By Invitation
TIME
SESSION TITLE
FACULTY & SPEAKERS
7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Registration
7:30 - 8:30 am
Breakfast
7:30 - 8:30 am
Committee Leaders' Breakfast (by invitation)
8:30 - 8:45 am
Break - Visit the Exhibits
8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Resident Poster Competition
8:45 - 9:00 am
Welcoming Remarks
9:00 - 9:45 am
KEYNOTE ADDRESS
The Trust Advantage: How Family Physicians Can Lead in the Age of Misinformation
Matt Willis, MD, MPH
9:45 - 10:00 am
Break - Visit the Exhibits
10:00 - 10:55 am
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT - Resident/ECP Track
From the Ground Up: Starting Our DPC Practice
Shannon Connolly, MD, FAAFP Shayne Poulin, MD, FAAFP & Amy Tressan, MD
Take Aim at Risk - Vital Communications for FPs: Prevent Patient Injury and Reduce Malpractice Claims
Deanna Spounias, PharmD
10:00 - 10:55 am
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Ketamine and Mental Health: The Data, The Patient, and You
Lauren Brown-Berchtold, MD, FAAFP
It's Not Just Screen Time Anymore: Helping Families Navigate a More Complex Digital World
Eisha Buch, MS Ed
10:00 am - 12:25 pm
CAFP Residency Network (CRN) Meeting
(by invitation)
M. Christina L. Tolentino, DO
10:00 am - 1:30 pm
Chief Resident Leadership Workshop, Part 2
(by invitation)
Serena Liu, MD & Kishore Nath, MD
10:15 am - 1:30 pm
Program Coordinators Meeting
(by invitation)
11:00 am - 12:20 pm
Pain Management and Opioids: A Patient-Centered Approach - Resident/ECP Track
Anita Gupta, DO, PharmD, MPP, FASA
11:00 am - 12:20 pm
COMPLEX CLINICAL CARE
The Perfect Match: Your Patient and Cholesterol Testing
Van Nguyen, DO, FAAFP
Endometriosis in Family Medicine: Addressing Underdiagnosis and Patient’s Quality of Life
Rina Edi, MD
Navigating the Unknown: Partnering with Patients in Medical Uncertainty
Julie Celebi, MD, MS, FAAFP & Lesley Wilkinson, MD
12:20 - 1:20 pm
Lunch
1:20 - 1:45 pm
Break - Visit the Exhibits
1:30 - 3:00 pm
Student Session: Getting Into Residency
Francesca Adriano, MD
1:45 - 3:05 pm
CAREER SUCCESS - Resident/ECP Track
Contracts as Career Design: Negotiating for the Life You Want
Cynthia Chen-Joea, DO & Peter Baum, DO
Leading Change as a New Team Member: Fireside Chat
Lalita Abhyankar, MD, Anna Askari, MD & Matt Varallo, DO
1:45 - 3:05 pm
SEXUAL & REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH
Beyond the Binary: Practical Primary Care for Two Spirit, Non-Binary, and Intersex Patients
Janelle M Marra DO, FAAFP, CAQSM, FAMWA, CDR, MC, USN
Menopause Hormone Therapy: Moving Beyond the Myths to Confident Primary Care
Romina Sifuentes Palomino, MD, MSCP
Let’s Talk About Sex: Treating Genital Pain in Women
Irwin Goldstein, MD
3:05 - 3:20 pm
Break - Visit the Exhibits
3:20 - 4:40 pm
SOCIAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH
When Heat Becomes a Diagnosis: A Primary Care Approach for California Physicians
Diana Howard, MD, AAHIVS
More than Words Can Say: Language Access Strategies for More Equitable Primary Care
Natalie Rodriguez, MD
When Your Patient Can't Afford Their Prescription
Neshea V. Harrison, MA, MBA, EdD, Chaplain
3:30 - 6:30 pm
Residency Recruitment Fair
4:40 - 5:00 pm
Closing Remarks
6:00 - 7:30 pm
Chapter Presidents' Dinner (by invitation)
The POP schedule is subject to change. More information about specific sessions, including faculty, speakers, and credit, will be available closer to the event.
Questions? Contact us at cafp@familydocs.org.
= Main Stage Sessions (All attendees welcome)
= All Attendee Activities
= Resident & Early Career Physician (ECP) Track
= Student Activities
= Pre & Post-Conference Optional Workshops
= Closed Sessions/By Invitation
TIME
SESSION TITLE
FACULTY & SPEAKERS
7:00 am - 12:00 pm
Registration
8:00 - 9:00 am
Breakfast with Table Talks
8:00 am - 12:30 pm
Student Procedures Workshops
(registration required)
Yeri Park, MD
9:00 - 9:15 am
Welcoming Remarks
9:15 - 10:00 am
FEATURED SESSION
The AI Opportunity: Patient Empowerment and AI Enabled Primary Care
Ricky Choi, MD, MPH, Sumana Reddy, MD, FAAFP & Jay W. Lee, MD, MPH
10:00 - 10:30 am
Family Medicine Update, Part 2
Moazzum Bajwa, MD, MPH, MSc
10:30 - 10:45 am
Break
10:45 - 11:40 am
Family Medicine Jeopardy
Laura Murphy, DO, CAQSM
11:40 - 11:55 am
Closing Remarks
12:30 - 1:30 pm
Student-Resident Council Meeting with Lunch (by invitation)
12:30 - 4:30 pm
Post-Conference Workshop: POCUS Point of Care Ultrasound
(lunch included, registration required)
Mena Ramos, MD & Deepika Ram, DO
12:30 - 4:30 pm
Post-Conference Wound Care Workshop
(registration required)
Rob Assibey, MD, FAAFP & Cynthia Chen Joea, DO
1:00 - 4:00 pm
CRN Teaching Clinics Collaborative (CTCC)
(by invitation)
Marianna Kong, MD
Application for CME credit has been filed with the American Academy of Family Physicians. Determination of credit is pending.
Osteopathic Physicians & Surgeons of California (OPSC) is 2026 POP’s AOA Accredited Sponsor. Determination of credit is pending.
Update your headshot with a free, professional mini-photo session with Shoott during this year's conference!
Sign up for a spot on Saturday, August 22, 2026, 8am-6pm. Time slots will fill up!
You'll get 5 minutes with a professional photographer who will guide and pose you to capture your best angles. You will receive your digital gallery of 5-12 photos in 5-7 business days where you can download one unbranded photo for free and purchase more if you want, starting at $25 per photo. Updating your headshot has never been easier!
Paradise Point Resort & Spa is a beautiful, family-friendly retreat nestled on Mission Bay in San Diego. This lush, 44-acre island resort offers the perfect balance of relaxation and convenience with bungalow-style guest rooms, tranquil lagoons, sandy beaches, five swimming pools, a full-service spa, and several on-site dining options. Whether you're unwinding between sessions or bringing family along for the weekend, Paradise Point provides a memorable backdrop for your POP experience.
Paradise Point Resort & Spa, 1404 Vacation Rd., San Diego, CA 92109
A special group rate of $289 per night is available exclusively for POP attendees. Book your room HERE or call (855) 463-3361 and reference “Family Medicine POP”
Parking:
Complimentary self-parking is available both during the day and overnight for hotel guests who book under the group rate. Guests not booked under the group reservation may still enjoy complimentary self-parking during the day; however, overnight parking is subject to the standard rate of $44 per car.
Airport Travel:
San Diego International Airport (SAN) is about 7 miles from the conference hotel. Taxis and ride-sharing services are available at the airport terminal. Paradise Point does not offer a complimentary shuttle.
Please contact pmann@familydocs.org for more information.
The Recruitment Fair offers medical students the chance to learn about family medicine training in California, where prospective applicants can connect with FMR representatives for a closer look at program structure/curriculum, the application process, core values, residency life and more. Family Medicine Residency Programs participating this year will be listed below.
Family Medicine POP! offers a range of supporter opportunities, giving you flexibility to connect with our members ranging from residents, attendings to faculty, and early career physicians to active/retired members. There are various options to promote your organization in a way that best fits you and to show your support of family medicine.
Our Supporter & Exhibitor packages are designed to maximize your visibility and create meaningful engagement with attendees throughout the conference. To participate, please review the Supporter Kit and complete the application form. If you have any questions, please contact Anita Charles at acharles@familydocs.org.
*Residency Recruitment Fair Exhibitors: Registration for the 2026 Residency Recruitment Fair will launch soon. Inquiries can be directed to Pamela Mann at pmann@familydocs.org.
For attendees to the Fair:
Questions? Please contact residencyfair@familydocs.org
For Residency Programs Exhibiting at the Fair: Family Medicine Residency Programs that wish to have a booth should register using the invitation/instructions emailed.
Questions? Please contact residencyfair@familydocs.org
More information about the Chief Resident Workshop can be found here.
CAFP is developing ways for you to jump into engagement and educational opportunities beyond POP! These opportunities may include educational activities online, discussion topics on the CAFP 365 app, or POP Quizzes on social media. We know POP is an incredible educational event, as well as the perfect time to connect with current and future family physicians from across the state. We also know that sometimes you can't attend POP!, and we want everyone to be able to benefit from the stellar event POP has become. We hope these opportunities provide a way to keep that going throughout the year and beyond POP!
You’re invited to tap into the vital ideas and practice strategies that our speakers shared at POP! Engage and learn from a broad range of topics - from heart failure to adolescent mental health, from the “4th trimester” to wildfire health impacts. Explore slide decks, Q&As and take a POP Quiz while you’re at it. And if you have questions for our speakers, it’s not too late to ask.
Q: Which of the following medications do NOT comprise GDMT for HFrEF?
Watch the video to discover the answer! To learn more, view Dr. Sonia Ponce’s Heart Failure: What Every PCP Must Know presentation here.
Q: Given the rise of metabolic diseases such as T2DM and HTN, roughly 5% of the population develops hepatic steatosis annually. Hepatic steatosis plus which of the following is diagnostic for MASLD?
View Dr. Jaqua’s presentation Obesity Reimagined presentation here.
Q: What was developed to retrain the brain to interpret pain signals as non-dangerous?
Check out Dr. Ariel Portera’s slides from Pain Reprocessing Therapy: Retraining the Brain to learn more.
Question: What is a recommendation for adults and adolescents at increased risk of HIV?
Q: What are co-occurring conditions that 47% of adults with ADHD have?
Q: Located above the spine of the scapula, which muscle can be targeted with counterstrain for those with upper back/shoulder pain from poor posture?
