The Florida Academy of Family Physicians is the only professional medical association in Florida that solely represents the family physician.
The FAFP understands that continuing education is vital to the effectiveness of every physician. Consequently, each member is required to complete 150 hours of continuing medical education every three years. The FAFP provides numerous seminars, courses, and meetings to achieve this goal.
The FAFP also acts as the active voice for family medicine, advocating key issues among patients, the medical community, legislators and regulators, third-party payers, and the general public. The FAFP continually works to communicate, recognize and celebrate the issues of family medicine, while helping all Floridians to understand that having a family physician is vital to their health.
Additionally, the FAFP strives to promote interest in family medicine as a career by working with Florida’s medical schools to provide quality residency and medical training programs in family medicine. They emphasize the benefits of creating long-standing relationships with patients and families who will present challenges, inspiration, and lessons about life. Physicians have the opportunity to watch patients change and develop over time, while making a difference in the lives of others by “being there” for those in need. By working with today’s medical students and residents, the FAFP will ensure the future of family medicine in Florida.