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CME

While FMX 2021 has come to an end, you can still access all the meeting highlights. With your purchase of FMX On Demand, gain unlimited access to 120+ hours of expert content, the ability to watch sessions you missed or want to revisit, and more!

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Family Physician

Keep up with the latest information on COVID-19 including developments in vaccine efficacy and availability, new variants, and more by visiting the AAFP's COVID-19 vaccine hub.

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Med Student & Resident

Be there for a live conversation that will help you secure what you want from the next chapter of your career.

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Events

January Events
- Congress of Delegates Virtual
- Skin Conditions and Diseases Livestream
February Events
- Congress of Delegates
- Musculoskeletal Medicine Livestream
March Events
- Adult Medicine Livestream
- Board Review Express Livestream
- Sports Medicine Livestream
- Residency Leadership Summit
- Physician Health & Well-being Conference
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AAFP Exhibitor Opportunities

Skin Conditions and Diseases Livestream, January 26-29, 2022. Advance your dermatological skillset, acquire diagnostic skills for rapid diagnosis of challenging skin problems, and gain experience to confidently conduct procedures in your office.

Membership

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- Member Re-election Cycles
- AAFP National Dues Payment Policy
Member Benefits
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- AAFP Mobile App
- AAFP Insurance Program
- Awards for Family Physicians
- Awards for Students & Residents
- Awards for Family Medicine Champions
- AAFP Member Advantage
Member Welcome Center
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- Update Your Profile
- How to Earn CME
- How to Report Your CME
- AAFP Leadership Opportunities
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Key AAFP Initiatives
- Administrative Simplification
- AAFP Rural Health Initiative
- Building the Pipeline
- Physician Payment Reform
- New Primary Care Paradigm
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- Member Constituencies and Forums
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As an AAFP member, you'll have access to an expansive collection of valuable resources that will help you along your medical journey—whether you're a student, a family medicine resident, or a practicing family physician.

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Advocacy

Stay dialed in on the fight for family medicine.

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News

A new report on COVID-19 vaccines from the Kaiser Family Foundation emphasizes the challenges family physicians and other health care professionals are facing as they try to combat misinformation and increase vaccine confidence.

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Getting Paid

As a practicing family physician, you have important payment decisions to make. Discover information and resources to help you maximize your income. Review your Medicare options, get coding and billing tips, learn how to deal with private payers, and more.

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Managing Your Practice

You love caring for patients, but running a practice can be overwhelming. Get tools to lighten the load. Discover how technology can ease workflow, gain best practices to improve quality and ensure continuity of care, and beef up regulatory compliance, for starters.

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Managing Your Career

Whether you’ve been practicing for years or you’re just starting out, learn how to further your career without compromising well-being. Brush up on negotiating employment contracts, boost your job-hunting abilities, bolster your leadership skills, and more.

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Value-Based Delivery & Payment Models

When it comes to being paid based on the value of the care you provide, you have lots of choices. Compare and contrast different care models, including various CMS multi-payer options, accountable care organizations, and direct primary care, among others.

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