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Your Partner in Family Medicine Advocacy & Education
Since 1948, we have been the leading advocate for family physicians across California, dedicated to advancing the specialty of family medicine. Our organization empowers over 11,000 members through evidence-based continuing medical education, practice management resources, and robust advocacy efforts. We focus on addressing professional challenges and health policy concerns to expand access to high-quality, cost-effective patient care. Our strategic initiatives prioritize payment reform, workforce development, health equity, and member wellness. With a legacy of excellence in accredited CME since 2007, we provide protected learning environments free from commercial influence. Our advocacy programs engage members in legislative action, ensuring family physicians have a seat at decision-making tables.We foster connections through local chapters, annual conferences, and residency networks to strengthen California's primary care pipeline. Our team of experienced professionals works tirelessly to support family physicians at every career stage, from students to seasoned practitioners. Through partnerships and innovative programs, we address critical issues like telehealth, disaster preparedness, and direct primary care models. Our commitment to transparency, ethical standards, and member-driven initiatives makes us the trusted voice of family medicine in California.
Services
Advocacy
Continuing Medical Education
Membership Benefits
Local Chapters
Policy Development
Details
- Year established: 1948
Highlights and features
- Advocating for family physicians since 1948 with proven legislative impact
- ACCME-accredited CME programs with commendation since 2007
- Largest primary care medical society in California with 11,000+ members
- Specialized workforce development initiatives for family medicine professionals
- Comprehensive practice transformation resources and policy expertise
Associations and certifications
- Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME)
Services
Advocacy
We champion family medicine through legislative action and health policy development. Our advocacy programs engage physicians in shaping laws that affect patient care and practice sustainability. With dedicated staff and member-led initiatives, we ensure family physicians have a powerful voice in California's healthcare landscape.
Continuing Medical Education
Our ACCME-accredited education platform offers 24/7 online courses and live conferences. We provide evidence-based learning free from commercial influence, meeting California's strict CME requirements for MDs and DOs. Our programs focus on clinical excellence, practice transformation, and emerging healthcare challenges.
Membership Benefits
We offer exclusive resources for family physicians at all career stages. Members receive practice management tools, networking opportunities, and access to California's largest residency recruitment fair. Our benefits help physicians maintain licensure, improve practice efficiency, and stay current with medical advancements.
Local Chapters
Our regional chapters connect family physicians across California. These networks facilitate peer-to-peer learning, local advocacy efforts, and professional collaboration. Chapters provide tailored resources addressing specific community healthcare needs and practice environments.
Policy Development
We lead initiatives to transform California's healthcare system through payment reform and equity-focused policies. Our strategic plan addresses systemic challenges while supporting physician wellness and workforce diversity. We develop evidence-based solutions for practice sustainability and improved patient outcomes.
Questions
What benefits does CAFP membership provide for practicing physicians?
Members receive advocacy support, accredited CME programs, practice management resources, and networking opportunities through local chapters and annual conferences.
How does CAFP support family medicine education?
We offer 24/7 online CME, live conferences like Family Medicine POP, and resources for residency programs and medical students pursuing family medicine careers.
What advocacy efforts does CAFP prioritize?
We focus on legislative action for payment reform, health equity policies, and protecting family physicians' ability to provide quality patient care across California.
How can physicians get involved with CAFP's advocacy programs?
Through the Key Contact Program, physicians can participate in legislative alerts, testify at hearings, and engage in policy development initiatives statewide.
What makes CAFP's CME programs unique?
Our ACCME-accredited programs maintain strict independence from commercial influence, ensuring unbiased, evidence-based education tailored to California family physicians' needs.
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