As a member of the FAFP, you will associate yourself with the only organization in Florida that solely represents the family physician and America’s largest specialty society. In conjunction with the AAFP, we will help you to empower your patients by providing them with information on prevention programs, offer you opportunities for peer support at our annual National Conference, provide a chance for you to help people at home and in other parts of the world through community service, and give you increased professional support and continuing education opportunities. The benefits of your FAFP membership are invaluable and will help you become the best family physician you can be.

Benefits
Becoming a member of the FAFP signifies your decision to identify and associate with the most knowledgeable family physicians and America’s largest specialty society. We provide our members with numerous opportunities to learn and identify with others in their field, sharing experiences, opinions, and knowledge that will ultimately improve their practice and the care their patients receive. Not only will you have increased opportunities to learn and network with other physicians from across the state, you will also have access to numerous online resources and tools that will prepare you for the future of family medicine.  Below you will find just a few of the many benefits of being a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and FAFP:

Advocacy & Representation

  • In recent surveys, FAFP members overwhelmingly expressed that the most important role the FAFP and AAFP play is serving as their advocate before public policymakers, legislators, the media, allies and patient organizations. FAFP leaders and staff work diligently to promote the positive and essential role of family physicians in our communities and in Florida’s healthcare delivery system.  Every family physician benefits from the Academy’s voice on the issues that matter most to family medicine.  Every Floridian needs to know that having a family physician is vital to his or her health!
  • As a member of the FAFP, you will be able to identify and associate with the most knowledgeable family physicians in Florida. Since this is the only association that speaks solely for the family physician, your decision to join will help make the voice of family practice be more clearly heard.
  • FAFP seeks to promote your image and represent your interests as a family physician. Every family physician benefits from the Academy’s voice on the issues that matter most to family medicine.

 

Continuing Medical Education (CME) & Practice Management Resources

  • A high-quality CME program is one of the most important priorities of the FAFP. As a member you will have access to meetings, courses, conferences, publications, and resources that will equip you with the latest research and clinical training.
  • FAFP provides you with a wealth of resources designed especially for the family physician.  You can find information on how to recruit a new partner, reduce the risk of malpractice litigation, review a contract, or install and update your computer operations. The number of services available to you is endless, and they will ultimately improve your practice and the way your patients receive care.

Communications & Connections

  • FAFP website (www.fafp.org) keeps you informed on FAFP and FAFP Foundation activities and areas of interest. You’ll find contact and informational items, Capitol updates, latest Medicare/Medicaid news, publications, hot topics, and other pertinent data and links.
  • Weekly electronic news and updates along with items of special interest are transmitted to members who provide email addresses.  All members receive a free subscription to the FAFP quarterly journal Florida Family Physician.
  • Online registration is available for Family Medicine Weekends and other CME activities.
  • New cyber communication and social media content is being developed to keep members connected with the Academy and with each other.