Make the most out of FMX
No matter how many FMX events you’ve been to before, every year is unique. And since the AAFP FMX conference happens only once a year, making the most of your experience is important.
Here are some of our tips to make FMX 2026 your best one yet.
Physician’s journey: Find your FMX learning style
Community is a big part of FMX and the family medicine specialty. FMX has always been a place where member interest groups can get together, and meeting other passionate family physicians and medical professionals is a large part of the event.
The Physicians Journey provides an exciting way to connect. When you complete the journey, you’ll find learning sessions that speak to you and other physicians with similar interests.
This is a tool for self-reflection, designed to help you pause and reconnect with what you find most meaningful in your work. There are six different physician archetypes: Creator, Thinker, Connector, Adaptor, Trailblazer, Anchor and Explorer. You can use that insight to personalize your conference. Find your style now!
Education types for all learning styles
Every FMX attendee processes information in a different way. We’ve designed our education to appeal to all kinds of learning styles and physician archetypes. From in-depth workshops to group sessions, there’s a session that matches up with you how learn best.
BLAST sessions: This fast-paced panel features rapid-fire, high-yield overviews of three related CME sessions in a single hour. Each 15-minute segment is presented by a different expert, highlighting key takeaways and clinical pearls from their full-length lecture. The session concludes with 15 minutes of interactive Q&A with all speakers on stage.
Problem-based learning (PBL): Apply and practice key concepts from associated interactive lecture sessions. Review case studies and receive feedback from expert faculty.
Trailblazing education: Breakthroughs, strategies and fresh perspectives—these small-group, sponsored sessions deliver insights that will elevate your practice and sharpen your impact in family medicine.
Med talk: Get sharp, actionable ideas in just 15 minutes from leading experts in The Xchange that are designed to power your practice and spark new thinking.
Satellite CME symposium: Earn extra CME credit with noncommercial scientific sessions independently developed and AAFP-accredited.
Clinical procedure workshops: Observe as expert faculty demonstrate procedures, followed by hands-on practice of procedural techniques. These sessions run for two to four hours. Separate fee and registration required.
Solution sessions: Power up your practice in 45 minutes with solution experts at The Xchange.
Download and log in to the AAFP Events Connect app
While on site, you’ll be hopping from the exhibit hall to educational sessions and maybe to lunch or a food truck. The best way to navigate the conference is with the AAFP Events Connect app, which can be downloaded on your phone’s Apple or Google Play stores.
The app features a full schedule of events with locations, maps, attendee and exhibitor directories and more. Additionally, you can save favorites to create your own customized agenda for where you need to go and report your CME. You can start adding items to your schedule right now.
Familiarize yourself with the convention center
FMX 2026 is located in Nashville, Tennessee, at Music City Center, a 2.1 million square-foot convention center.
It’s a large space, but there will be signage and AAFP employees in green vests happy to help you find your way. Wrapping your head around the center can help set your mind at ease. Thankfully, the Music City Center website has detailed floor plans. Check them out!
Frequently asked questions about FMX
Our FMX team hears some questions regularly—here are some of the common ones, and what we tell attendees:
What do I wear?
There’s no official dress code for FMX, and you’ll see a wide range of clothing styles. Our top tip is to pack comfortable shoes. You’ll be doing a lot of walking between sessions and in the Xchange.
How do the education sessions work?
Sessions are set up in ballrooms and other conference rooms at the conference center. Most sessions are open-ended—just show up and learn! You can find a full schedule in the FMX app and report your CME right from the session.
Who are the keynote speakers?
Confidence in the future with Mae Jemison, MD
Health equity, access to care, whole person health and trusted relationships aren’t new concepts in family medicine, but they’re what makes the specialty such an important part of every community. This session is about finding new ways to care for the people who need us.
Building confidence in science with Dave Chokshi, MD, Jessica Malaty Rivera and Andrea Love, PhD
How can family physicians cut through the clutter and help ensure their patients get the credible, evidence-based information they need? “Trust on the Line” is a candid conversation featuring science communication experts and influencers Jessica Malaty Rivera, an infectious disease epidemiologist; Andrea Love, PhD, an immunologist and founder of Immunologic; and Dave Chokshi, MD, chair of The Common Health Coalition and former NYC Health Commissioner.
Confidence in evidence-based care with Frank Domino, MD
Family physicians see the whole person (and sometimes the whole family!), so the AAFP is committed to making sure you have the evidence- and science-based tools you need for whatever your patients bring.
Is there family medicine gear for purchase?
Of course! The Fam Med Merch Shop has the latest gear in person at FMX or online, with custom tees, sweatshirts and more. Popular styles do sell out, so stop by earlier rather than later!
What’s the food situation like?
Planning meals is an important part of your FMX experience! You can enjoy complimentary food and beverages at the Xchange Grand Opening on Wednesday evening. Other food options include concessions and retail food options on Level 1 and Level 3. Solution Sessions, located in The Xchange, include food and beverage for participants. Trailblazing Education sessions also offer food and beverage. See the schedule for times and locations.
Get excited—FMX is just around the corner
FMX kicks off soon. And if you can’t make it this year, there are other ways to get FMX sessions, like FMX On-Demand. We’ll also be happy to see you next year at FMX 2027 in San Diego, California.
And for those of you coming to FMX 2026: We’re so excited to see you. Family medicine is better with you in it.
