Frequently asked questions

Family Medicine Experience (FMX) is the AAFP’s premier family medicine conference, bringing together thousands of family physicians, care team members and exhibitors each year.

You’ll receive evidence-based education and earn a year’s worth of continuing credits in just four days. But that’s not all—FMX also unites the family medicine community for invaluable professional networking, inspiring moments on the Main Stage, and exclusive access to The Xchange.

Here’s what else makes FMX special.

FMX is happening September 20–24, 2027 in San Diego, California at the San Diego Convention Center. We’re so excited to share this experience with you!

FMX is open to AAFP members, including residents, new and active physicians, life members and international members. Members receive exclusive savings on their registration based on their member type.

Nonmembers, including international physicians, supporting physicians and care team members can also attend, but the registration fees will be slightly higher. Interested in learning more about AAFP membership? Start here.

Medical students are welcome to attend, but our FUTURE Conference is designed especially for their educational needs.

There’s no requirement that you have to attend the full conference. The important thing is that you don’t miss out on the chance to engage with your colleagues and leaders in the specialty!

Yes! We want to help you get to San Diego. The early bird registration discount ends May 31, but we also offer an advanced registration discount. See your savings and decide when you’re ready to register for FMX.

A discount disclaimer: If you registered for a meeting like FMX at a discounted member registration fee, you must be an AAFP member on the date of the meeting.

If you’re no longer an AAFP member on the date the meeting starts, you will be asked to:

• Remit payment of the nonmember registration fees that were in place at the time you registered, or
• Reinstate your AAFP membership by paying applicable dues.

Questions or need help? Contact the Member Resource Center at aafp@aafp.org or (800) 274-2237.

You can register when you arrive in San Diego, but you’ll see a price difference for registration and hotel reservations. When you register early, you’ll save money and secure spots in our limited-seating, hands-on clinical workshops.

Your registration includes:

• Access to all education and Main Stage sessions, plus up to 30 days of free access to FMX on-demand sessions
• Entrance into The Xchange and the full exhibitor directory
• Professional (and fun) networking events 
• Sponsored learning sessions (food available at some sessions)
• Access to session handouts and posters
• An additional discount to purchase the full on-demand package after 30 days

You’ll also get to enjoy The Xchange Grand Opening, featuring appetizers, drinks, entertainment and the chance to connect face-to-face with hundreds of solution providers.

You can also upgrade your registration with popular clinical procedure workshops to enhance specific skills.

Attending FMX is an incredible opportunity to grow your skill set, make valuable connections and gain inspiration from specialty leaders. But we know a conference of this size can also be a little intimidating. We want to help you find your way!

Here’s some key advice from attendees who’ve joined us at FMX before:

• The AAFP Events mobile app is your best conference resource! It has everything – a session schedule, maps, Xchange info, ways to chat with other attendees and more.
• Take the Physician’s Journey to find your FMX learning style! This can help you identify sessions you’ll love and find other attendees just like you.
• Networking is one of the best parts of FMX. Some of you may be in smaller or rural practices, or your days are so packed, you don’t have time to talk with colleagues outside your practice. This is your chance to focus on you and build the professional connections you’ve been craving.
• Review the schedule in advance and save sessions in your mobile app agenda that fit your interests and goals.

It’s flexible – your comfort is important! Many attendees opt for business or business casual attire. This is your experience.

Our best tip? Bring a sweater or light jacket. The session rooms are usually chilly. You can also stop by the Fam Med Merch Shop on-site to browse family medicine apparel, but these items sell fast!

We know attending is a family decision, and we want your support system to be present. There’s plenty to do in San Diego if you want to turn FMX into a family vacation. FMX offers on-site childcare (Camp AAFP) to help attendees traveling with children.

Design your perfect FMX around your schedule. Attend as many sessions as you'd like, while also making time to build valuable connections. The official FMX schedule starts on September 20 and is packed with over 140 sessions, sponsored learning opportunities, networking events, AAFP member meetups, Main Stage sessions, dedicated hours to explore The Xchange and more.

It’s tough to do it all even when you pack your agenda. If you have to miss a session you wanted to see, almost all our educational sessions are available through FMX On Demand after you leave FMX.

The official FMX schedule starts on September 20, but to make the most of your FMX experience, you may need to arrive on September 19 to ensure you don’t miss any valuable education sessions. Sessions run through September 24 so you can determine what works best for your schedule.

FMX offers a broad schedule to ensure you find what you need. Here are examples of educational sessions we offered in 2026:

• Atrial fibrillation: The regular irregularity
• Cardiometabolic considerations in obesity management
• Cardiovascular and planetary health
• COPD: Let’s catch our breath
• Dermoscopy for the busy family physician
• Foundations of effective DPC practice management
• From confusion to cash flow: smarter billing practices
• Hypertension in primary care
• Optimizing population health for value based payment success
• Streamlined tech and grassroots innovations: Combating burnout together

FMX offers various networking opportunities including interactive sessions, meet-and-greet events and dedicated networking spaces. You’ll have the chance to connect with fellow physicians, experts and exhibitors.

Exclusive events like The Xchange Grand Opening provide a fantastic setting to build relationships with solution providers and peers. You won’t want to miss the themed food, entertainment and activities!

Sitting in a session? Strike up a conversation. Grab some new friends and enjoy dinner together. No matter what you do, attending FMX in person provides ample access to peers, mentors and potential collaborators across family medicine.

There’s always something fun to do and amazing people to meet. Build your perfect schedule and get ready to fill in the rest with unforgettable experiences throughout the week.

No, this event is in person only. Attending FMX helps you create meaningful connections through face-to-face networking, hands-on learning and engaging discussions with like-minded peers. The onsite environment also boosts energy, leading to fresh insights and memorable experiences for all.

But we do offer the FMX On Demand option if you’re unable to attend. This provides all-access to key sessions and content at your convenience, and you’re still able to earn CME.

The Xchange at FMX is packed with 300+ exhibitors, including companies that share a commitment to family medicine. Explore the latest innovations, tools and resources to enhance your career, clinical and practice needs.

Stop by one of our sponsored learning opportunities to take part in a 45-minute Solution Session (food provided) or a 15-minute Med Talk (think Ted Talk, just health care related).

What else can you find? A lot!

• Paws 4 a Break—Take a break to cuddle some adorable shelter pups. It’s “pawsitively” the best way to relax and recharge.
• AAFP Central—Visit us to see AAFP membership in action. Learn more about membership, educational opportunities, advocacy support and more.
• Career Resources—We’ll have experts on hand to support your professional success—from insurance and financial planners to recruiters, career coaches and more.

We’ve listed out all hotel options​ in the FMX block to help you find the perfect room. You won’t do this through the hotel you select; you’ll book your room during the FMX registration process to get the FMX room discount.

Yes, we will! You can find the locations on our mobile app when it’s live.

We host FMX in a different city each year so you can explore the U.S. Curious about future conference dates and locations? Here’s what you can expect.

FMX 2028: October 10–14 in Indianapolis, IN

FMX 2029: October 16–20 in New Orleans, LA

FMX 2030: October 25–30 in Anaheim, CA