If your patient is experiencing cognitive decline, it can be hard to resist the urge to correct or reorient them when they become confused. But as Dr. Maya Bass explains, there's benefit to leaning in. Find more resources on Alzheimer’s disease, dementia and brain health: https://bit.ly/41OyH0M
Family physicians play a vital role in supporting public health. In honor of National Public Health Week, @familydocwonk.bsky.social shares tools and resources to help screen for social drivers of health and connect patients with community resources. Learn more: https://bit.ly/49jwbRu
Reducing maternal mortality requires evidence-based, patient-centered and culturally responsive care. Our tools help you partner with pregnant patients from diverse backgrounds to promote healthy living through pregnancy, labor and the postpartum period: https://bit.ly/4avxApw
10 minutes is all it takes to shape the future of family medicine. Take the AAFP Member Satisfaction Survey by April 18 to help us prioritize the tools and resources you need most: https://bit.ly/48rjR49
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Graphic headline reads: 35+ filters. Paragraph copy reads: Use the dashboard to zoom in on career stat specifics like hospital medicine, direct primary care, family medicine with obstetrics and more.
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NEW: The Family Medicine Career Benchmark Dashboard has been updated for 2026! Explore the dashboard to reveal how income, benefits, and career satisfaction stack up in family medicine: aafp.org/worth
We urge the Departments to act swiftly to implement targeted, lawful relief that recognizes the national interest in ensuring that qualified physicians can enter, remain, and continue serving patients in the U.S. without unnecessary delay.
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The AAFP joined 23 other medical societies in calling on the Departments of State and Homeland Security to address barriers preventing international medical graduates from entering the U.S. and remaining lawfully in the country: bit.ly/48EO0gq
Your career path isn’t one-size-fits-all, and your job search shouldn’t be, either. The AAFP is partnering with Health eCareers to bring a new and improved AAFP CareerLink to life. https://bit.ly/4t3fqoB
An infographic about obesity stigma from the AAFP. On the left, statistics mention that 7 out of 10 people with overweight and obesity feel judged by their physicians, and weight bias creates care difficulties. On the right, a circular diagram illustrates the "Obesity Stigma Cycle," including stress/depression, unhealthy habits, weight gain, and stigmatizing health care. Text highlights practical strategies to overcome these issues.
Research suggests weight bias reflects broader challenges in obesity care. But you can help break that cycle by using patient-first language, preventing stigmatizing encounters and addressing real-world barriers. Learn more in our Obesity CME online course: https://bit.ly/4cdHrTh
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A person in a white coat is reviewing notes, with a text list titled "Key changes to the child and adolescent immunization schedule for 2026 include:" The changes involve guidance on meningococcal vaccines mentioning Penmenvy, RSV monoclonal antibody guidance, and updates on table structure and vaccine product distinctions. The image includes the AAFP logo.
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Vaccines are a crucial part of preventive public health, protecting patients across diseases and life stages. The AAFP's 2026 immunization schedules help you stay up to date on vaccine recommendations, so your patients can stay up to date on their health: https://bit.ly/3PY0d4i
The DPC Physician of the Year Award honors a physician who embodies the best of Direct Primary Care. This individual works to advance the DPC model, build a sustainable practice and invest in the future of medicine. Send your nomination before April 15: https://bit.ly/47Cz42a
Don't miss AAFP's Dr. Margot Savoy in this special webinar on April 8 at 12 p.m. ET! Moderated by Dr. Chelsea Clinton, panelists will discuss how young people, their families and their physicians are navigating vaccine information and health decisions today: https://bit.ly/4ltAlxU
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It’s National Public Health Week! We recognize the role our members play in public health and appreciate your work to keep your communities healthy. Explore our resources to extend your public health impact: https://bit.ly/49jwbRu
Tim Riley, MD, shares how healthy boundaries helped him get "unstuck" and rediscover joy in practice. To hear more from Dr. Riley, join us this May at the Whole Health Summit as he leads workshops on overcoming burnout and trauma-informed communication: aafp.org/whs
Medical students & residents: Don't miss your chance to learn the ins and outs of running a Direct Primary Care (DPC) practice! Apply before April 19 for a $700 scholarship to attend the 2026 DPC Summit: https://bit.ly/4c9GpHR
In honor National Minority Health Month, medical student Payal Morari spoke with AAFP Chief Medical Officer Dr. Margot Savoy about how family physicians can lead the way in advancing health equity. Watch the full interview: https://bit.ly/47I69JY
Discussing cognitive function with your patients shouldn't just be limited to a conversation about the brain. As Dr. Ecler E. Jaqua explains, because of the close link between the brain, heart and kidneys, it's important to take a whole-body approach to cognitive care: https://bit.ly/41OyH0M
Applications are now open for the AAFP Award for Excellence in Graduate Medical Education! Each year, the Academy recognizes 12 outstanding residents for their exemplary patient care, their leadership and their community involvement. Sound like you? Apply by May 27: https://bit.ly/4v4Eflr
Family medicine needs leaders like you in the room. Join us for Leadership Conference from April 22-25 in Kansas City, MO, to gain the skills you need to advocate and lead on the state and national level: https://bit.ly/3uv43Nf
Practicing family medicine isn't easy on a good day, but it can be easier—and more fulfilling—with the right systems in place. Learn more about how the Whole Health Summit can help you thrive as a family physician: https://bit.ly/4qW7apv
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Family physicians are deeply rooted in their communities and can connect patients with the resources they need and address social drivers of health that affect access and outcomes. Hear physician stories and explore our health equity resources here: https://bit.ly/3x6Lcc9
Have you ever wondered about side gigs alongside practice? Family physician, Dr. Michael Richardson, spoke to @medscape.com about how side gigs for doctors have gained popularity. Read more: https://wb.md/3NZiimZ
At #AAFPFMX 2025, former U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy joined AAFP's Shawn Martin to discuss why community is key to rebuilding trust.
Patients are looking locally for connection and trusted voices, and family physicians are uniquely positioned to lead. Read more: https://ter.li/len2l0
Happy National Doctors Day! Today we're celebrating the incredible work family physicians do every day to care for their patients, their colleagues and their communities. Thank you: https://bit.ly/3G4hExl
Apply for the AAFP Vaccine Science Fellowship and enhance your knowledge of vaccine science and policy. Through the fellowship, you'll get hands-on experience through meetings with experts in public health, vaccine policy and vaccine manufacturers. Apply by April 17: https://bit.ly/4aVxeKg
Family physicians: Secure your spot to be part of a National PI CME Initiative! Join the cohort to work with expert faculty and peer physicians to focus on ASCVD risk assessment and lipid management. Learn more and apply today: https://bit.ly/4bPSPnQ
In this episode of the Inside Family Medicine podcast, Dr. Tina Philip and AAFP EVP and CEO Shawn Martin deliver expert insights on the real impact of downcoding, offering practical strategies to overcome reimbursement challenges and reduce administrative burdens. Listen now: https://bit.ly/40Witm4
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Dr. Ashley Wilk’s path to family medicine started with her own experience as a patient and grew into a passion for teaching others to improve patient care.
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"At this moment in public health, here’s something impossible to overstate: Vaccines are our best defense against preventable diseases. They are safe, effective and save lives." Read more from @margotsavoy.bsky.social on our latest updates to the vaccine schedules: https://bit.ly/47RxrNW
