Social Determinants of Health | AAFP Audiobook
AAFP's audiobook on social determinants of health provides 50 minutes of tips and resources on caring for patients across the spectrum.
CME : All CME Products
https://www.aafp.org/cme/all/audio/social-determinants-of-health.html
Family Medicine Board Review Self-Study Course | AAFP
Prepare for the ABFM board exam with this interactive, self-study review. Pass your family medicine boards and earn up to 54+ AAFP Prescribed CME credits.
CME : All CME Products
https://www.aafp.org/cme/all/board-review-self-study.html
COVID-19 Impact on Behavioral Health Care | AAFP Free CME
Learn how to provide behavioral health support your patients, yourself and your care teams need as a result of the impact of COVID-19. This free AAFP CME focuses on depression, anxiety, and ADHD.
CME : All CME Products
https://www.aafp.org/cme/all/covid-19/covid-19-impact-on-behavioral-health-care-on-demand.html
Watch Town Hall COVID-19 On Demand Sessions | AAFP
Watch AAFP's Virtual Town Hall on COVID-19 sessions anytime, anywhere on demand. Hear the latest updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.
CME : All CME Products
https://www.aafp.org/cme/all/covid-19/town-hall-on-demand.html
AAFP COVID-19 CME Webinar Series On Demand
Watch AAFP’s CME webinar series on COVID-19 anytime, anywhere on demand. Get the latest clinical topic updates and perspectives with the ongoing pandemic crisis.
CME : All CME Products
https://www.aafp.org/cme/all/covid-19/webinar-series-on-demand.html
Emergency and Urgent Care Online CME Course | AAFP
Refine your emergency care skills on topics that include assessment of acutely ill elderly patients, acute pain management, and more. Earn 32.75 CME credits.
CME : All CME Products
https://www.aafp.org/cme/all/emergency/self-study.html
FP Comprehensive 2022 | AAFP
Identify knowledge gaps or prepare for the ABFM exam with this comprehensive review of family medicine. Features practice tests and questions by body system.
CME : All CME Products
https://www.aafp.org/cme/all/fp-comprehensive.html
Global Health Summit Online CME | AAFP
Learn from global health advocates from sessions at the 2020 AAFP Global Health Summit event. Earn 14 CME credits.
CME : All CME Products
https://www.aafp.org/cme/all/global-health-summit.html
Improving Vaccine Confidence Series | AAFP CME
Break down vaccine science, critical processes, and get info to assure concerned patients with this free CME multi-session series from AAFP.
CME : All CME Products
https://www.aafp.org/cme/all/online/improving-vaccine-confidence.html
Power to Heal: Medicare and the Civil Rights Movement | AAFP
Learn about AAFP’s role in the establishment of Medicare during the civil rights movement in the Power to Heal: Medicare and the Civil Rights Movement on demand CME session.
CME : All CME Products
https://www.aafp.org/cme/all/online/power-to-heal.html
PerformanceNavigator: Cardiometabolic Conditions
Satisfy your ABFM Performance Improvement Activities and Self-Assessment Activities requirements through a live or on demand performance in practice experience that addresses some of the most prevalent medical conditions seen by family physicians.
CME : All CME Products
https://www.aafp.org/cme/all/performancenavigator.html
Skin Conditions and Diseases Online CME Course | AAFP
Learn best practices and cutting-edge techniques in disease management for patients with common and chronic skin problems with this AAFP dermatology online CME course. Earn 30 CME credits.
CME : All CME Products
https://www.aafp.org/cme/all/skin/self-study.html
Musculoskeletal and Sports Care Self-Study CME Course | AAFP
Boost your ability to evaluate the stage and severity of sports injuries, and diversify your physical examination techniques with this self-study CME course. Earn 28.5 CME credits.
CME : All CME Products
https://www.aafp.org/cme/all/sports/self-study.html
AAFP Audio CME
View all AAFP CME audio activities.
CME : Browse
https://www.aafp.org/cme/browse/all-formats/audio.html
AAFP CME by Location
View AAFP CME activities by location.
CME : Browse
https://www.aafp.org/cme/browse/all-locations.html
AAFP Credit System
You organized a CME activity. Make your activity more valuable with AAFP certification. Boost your attendance or usage, and ensure the content is relevant and valid for family physicians.
CME : AAFP Credit System
https://www.aafp.org/cme/credit-system.html
AAFP CME Livestream Events
View all AAFP CME livestream courses.
CME : Browse
https://www.aafp.org/cme/browse/livestream.html
Application Checklists
View checklists you will need to apply for AAFP CME credit.
CME : AAFP Credit System
https://www.aafp.org/cme/credit-system/checklists.html
CME Credit Application Process
Learn how to navigate the application process for AAFP CME credit.
CME : AAFP Credit System
https://www.aafp.org/cme/credit-system/apply.html
Activity Audits
Learn about the AAFP's CME Credit System audit process.
CME : AAFP Credit System
https://www.aafp.org/cme/credit-system/audits.html
Credit Calculation and Credit Terms
Learn to calculate CME credit and understand the credit terms to apply for AAFP CME credit.
CME : AAFP Credit System
https://www.aafp.org/cme/credit-system/credit-calculation-and-terms.html
AMA/AAFP Equivalency
Learn how your AAFP CME credits may apply toward the AMA Physician's Recognition Award.
CME : AAFP Credit System
https://www.aafp.org/cme/credit-system/credit-statements/ama-equivalency.html
Credit Statements
View a list of credit statements for all AAFP-approved CME activities.
CME : AAFP Credit System
https://www.aafp.org/cme/credit-system/credit-statements.html
American Osteopathic Association (AOA) Agreement
Access information about the agreement between the AAFP and the AOA on CME credit.
CME : AAFP Credit System
https://www.aafp.org/cme/credit-system/credit-statements/aoa-agreement.html
College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) Agreement
Learn about the AAFP and CFPC reciprocal certification agreements for members.
CME : AAFP Credit System
https://www.aafp.org/cme/credit-system/credit-statements/cfpc-agreement.html
Department of Healthcare Professions (DHP), Ministry of Public Health - Qatar Equivalency
Learn how your AAFP CME credits work with the Department of Healthcare Professions (DHP), Ministry of Public Health - Qatar.
CME : AAFP Credit System
https://www.aafp.org/cme/credit-system/credit-statements/qatar-equivalency.html
AAFP Credit Eligibility Requirements
Learn whether your CME activity is eligible for AAFP credit.
CME : AAFP Credit System
https://www.aafp.org/cme/credit-system/eligibility-requirements.html
Questions for ALSO/BLSO CME Providers
View questions and answers for ALSO and BLSO CME providers about the AAFP CME credit process.
CME : AAFP Credit System
https://www.aafp.org/cme/credit-system/faq/also-blso-cme-providers.html
Credit System FAQs
Access responses to frequently asked questions regarding the AAFP CME Credit System and the application process.
CME : AAFP Credit System
https://www.aafp.org/cme/credit-system/faq.html
Questions About the Application Process
View frequently asked questions regarding the AAFP CME Credit System and the application process.
CME : AAFP Credit System
https://www.aafp.org/cme/credit-system/faq/application-process.html
Questions About Blended Learning
View answers to frequently asked questions regarding the AAFP CME Credit System and the blended learning process.
CME : AAFP Credit System
https://www.aafp.org/cme/credit-system/faq/blended-learning.html
Questions about Knowledge Self-Assessments (KSAs)
View frequently asked questions regarding the AAFP CME Credit System and the knowledge self-assessment (KSA) process.
CME : AAFP Credit System
https://www.aafp.org/cme/credit-system/faq/ksa.html
Questions When Getting Started
View frequently asked questions regarding AAFP CME Credit System and getting started with applying for CME credit.
CME : AAFP Credit System
https://www.aafp.org/cme/credit-system/faq/getting-started.html
Questions About Producing Online Education
View frequently asked questions regarding producing online CME activities.
CME : AAFP Credit System
https://www.aafp.org/cme/credit-system/faq/producing-online-education.html
Questions About AAFP/ABFM Performance Improvement (PI) Credit
View answers to frequently asked questions regarding the AAFP CME Credit System and the AAFP/ABFM Performance Improvement (PI) credit.
CME : AAFP Credit System
https://www.aafp.org/cme/credit-system/faq/pi-credit.html
Quality Control
View answers to frequently asked questions regarding the AAFP CME Credit System and quality control.
CME : AAFP Credit System
https://www.aafp.org/cme/credit-system/faq/quality-control.html
Questions About Repurposed Content | AAFP Credit System
View answers to frequently asked questions regarding the AAFP CME Credit System and repurposed content.
CME : AAFP Credit System
https://www.aafp.org/cme/credit-system/faq/repurposed-content.html
AAFP Credit Application Fees
View AAFP CME Credit System application fees for AAFP certification.
CME : AAFP Credit System
https://www.aafp.org/cme/credit-system/fees.html
Pathways and Session Formats
Learn about different pathways and session formats when applying for AAFP CME credit.
CME : AAFP Credit System
https://www.aafp.org/cme/credit-system/formats.html
News
Learn the latest news from the AAFP Credit System that includes updates to applying for CME credit.
CME : AAFP Credit System
https://www.aafp.org/cme/credit-system/news.html
Post-Submission Information
Post-submission information for CME providers who have submitted an application for AAFP CME credit.
CME : AAFP Credit System
https://www.aafp.org/cme/credit-system/post-submission.html
Translation to Practice (t2p)
Learn about the Translation to Practice (t2p) program, which offers CME credits to individuals for taking what they learn in a CME activity and translating it to their practice.
CME : AAFP Credit System
https://www.aafp.org/cme/credit-system/t2p.html
Tools for CME Providers
Access these AAFP tools and guidance for CME providers who are developing CME activities for family physicians.
CME : AAFP Credit System
https://www.aafp.org/cme/credit-system/tools.html
ALSO/BLSO Pathway Credit Application Tutorial
This tutorial will cover how to apply for AAFP credit using the ALSO/BLSO pathway credit application.
CME : AAFP Credit System
https://www.aafp.org/cme/credit-system/tutorials/also-blso-pathway-app-tutorial.html
CME Disclosure Process 101 | AAFP Credit System Tutorial
This tutorial from AAFP Credit System will provide AAFP CME providers with an update on how to manage the CME disclosure process, including identifying, mitigating, and disclosing relevant financial relationships, in relation to Standard 3, as outlined in the new Standards.
CME : AAFP Credit System
https://www.aafp.org/cme/credit-system/tutorials/cme-disclosure-process-101.html
New ACCME Standards: Overview of Change
AAFP CME providers can watch this webcast for an update on the changes and timeline for implementation of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) recently released the new ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education.
CME : AAFP Credit System
https://www.aafp.org/cme/credit-system/tutorials/new-accme-standards-overview-of-change.html
Repurposed Content Tutorial | AAFP Credit System
This tutorial from AAFP Credit System will provide CME providers information about the repurposed content process option available in the AAFP online application.
CME : AAFP Credit System
https://www.aafp.org/cme/credit-system/tutorials/repurposed-content.html
CME Faculty Resource Center
Find content development tools designed to help AAFP CME faculty develop high-quality educational materials for family physicians.
CME : AAFP CME Faculty
https://www.aafp.org/cme/faculty/resources.html
Sunshine Act
Important information and additional resources about the Physician Payments Sunshine Act.
CME : AAFP CME Faculty
https://www.aafp.org/cme/faculty/resources/sunshine-act.html
ALSO Online Instructor Renewal Course
Learn how to access the ALSO Online Instructor Renewal Course.
CME : Programs
https://www.aafp.org/cme/programs/also/access-online-instructor-renewal-course.html
Access Your Wallet Card and Letter of Participation
Learn how to access your wallet card and letter of participation for completion of an ALSO Provider and Instructor course.
CME : Programs
https://www.aafp.org/cme/programs/also/faq/access-card-and-letter.html
ALSO Latest Announcements
Latest Announcements regarding the AAFP's Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics (ALSO).
CME : Programs
https://www.aafp.org/cme/programs/also/announcements.html
ALSO Course Questions and Answers | AAFP
Find answers to frequently asked questions regarding the AAFP's Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics (ALSO).
CME : Programs
https://www.aafp.org/cme/programs/also/faq/course.html
Instructor Questions
Instructors can find answers to frequently asked questions regarding the AAFP's Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics (ALSO).
CME : Programs
https://www.aafp.org/cme/programs/also/faq/instructor.html
Hold an ALSO Course | AAFP
Bring the very best training opportunity to maternity care providers in your area when you hold an Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics (ALSO) Course. Begin the process here.
CME : Programs
https://www.aafp.org/cme/programs/also/hold.html
Sponsor Questions
Sponsors can find answers to frequently asked questions regarding the AAFP's Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics (ALSO).
CME : Programs
https://www.aafp.org/cme/programs/also/faq/sponsor.html
Translations of ALSO Materials
Access information on how to request permission to translate ALSO materials.
CME : Programs
https://www.aafp.org/cme/programs/also/international/translation.html
Hold a Provider Course | AAFP ALSO
Learn how to offer an Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics (ALSO) Provider Course in your community.
CME : Programs
https://www.aafp.org/cme/programs/also/hold/provider.html
Course Overview
Learn about AAFP's Basic Life Support in Obstetrics (BLSO) course curriculum designed to equip first responders with the skills needed to assist in obstetric emergency situations.
CME : Programs
https://www.aafp.org/cme/programs/blso/overview.html
METRIC
Fulfill a Performance Improvement Activity of the ABFM's Family Medicine Certification requirement through a streamlined method of evaluating and strengthening your practice functions and systems. Select from topics including: Asthma and Hypertension.
CME : Programs
https://www.aafp.org/cme/programs/metric.html
Serve as Faculty
Learn about the various ways to serve as a faculty member for the AAFP's Basic Life Support in Obstetrics (BLSO) program, including qualifications and role responsibilities.
CME : Programs
https://www.aafp.org/cme/programs/blso/faculty.html
Sponsor a BLSO Course | AAFP
Bring the Basic Life Support in Obstetrics (BLSO) Course to your area to equip emergency personnel and first responders with life-saving maternity care knowledge and skills.
CME : Programs
https://www.aafp.org/cme/programs/blso/sponsor.html
METRIC for AAFP Chapters
Learn how AAFP Chapters can help their members with performance improvement through the METRIC CME activity.
CME : Programs
https://www.aafp.org/cme/programs/metric/chapters.html
METRIC Asthma Module
This AAFP METRIC asthma module takes you step by step through a performance improvement project aimed at improving patient asthma care.
CME : Programs
https://www.aafp.org/cme/programs/metric/asthma.html
METRIC for Practice Groups
Complete your Performance Improvement Activities project with your practice group, residency program, or AAFP Chapter. Learn how to get started together.
CME : Programs
https://www.aafp.org/cme/programs/metric/groups.html
METRIC Hypertension Module
Improve your hypertension patient care, enhance your practice, earn CME credit, and complete an ABFM Performance Improvement Activity all with the METRIC hypertension module.
CME : Programs
https://www.aafp.org/cme/programs/metric/hypertension.html
METRIC User Guide
Easily fulfill the ABFM's Performance Improvement Activities requirement through this online performance improvement CME activity. Designed for family physicians.
CME : Programs
https://www.aafp.org/cme/programs/metric/guide.html
METRIC: Meet the ABFM PI Activities Requirement
Discover how the METRIC program from the AAFP can help you fulfill the ABFM's Performance Improvement Activities requirement as you earn CME.
CME : Programs
https://www.aafp.org/cme/programs/metric/metric-mcfpiv.html
METRIC for Residency Programs
Family medicine residency programs easily meet the ACGME requirements for practice-based learning and improvement with METRIC. Choose from modules on: asthma and hypertension.
CME : Programs
https://www.aafp.org/cme/programs/metric/residency.html
FP Essentials | Monthly Clinical CME Monographs | AAFP
Authoritative, ad-free, peer-reviewed, monthly monographs following a three-year clinical topic cycle. Earn up to 60 CME credits with an annual subscription.
CME : Subscriptions
https://www.aafp.org/cme/subscriptions/fp-essentials.html
AAFP CME on Mental Health and Behavior
View all AAFP Continuing Medical Education on mental health and behavior plus earn CME credit.
CME : AAFP CME by Topic
https://www.aafp.org/cme/topic/mental-health-and-behavior.html
AAFP CME by Topic
Search for AAFP CME activities by topic.
CME : AAFP CME by Topic
https://www.aafp.org/cme/topic.html
Family Medicine Board Review | AAFP
AAFP's Family Medicine Board Review CME resources include interactive self-study options, live courses, and practice board review questions.
CME : AAFP CME by Topic
https://www.aafp.org/cme/topic/board-review.html
Rural Health
View all AAFP CME activities on rural health.
CME : AAFP CME by Topic
https://www.aafp.org/cme/topic/rural-health.html
AAFP CME on Skin/Dermatology Conditions
View all AAFP Continuing Medical Education on skin conditions and diseases plus earn CME credit.
CME : AAFP CME by Topic
https://www.aafp.org/cme/topic/skin.html
Physician Health and Well-being Conference | AAFP
Feel revitalized and discover solutions for improved professional satisfaction and patient care. Attend March 30 - April 2, 2022, CME conference in Naples, FL.
CME : All CME Products
https://www.aafp.org/cme/all/physician-well-being/physician-health-and-well-being-conference.html
Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics (ALSO) | AAFP
AAFP's Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics (ALSO) is an evidence-based multidisciplinary training program that prepares maternity health care providers to better manage obstetric emergencies.
CME : Programs
https://www.aafp.org/cme/programs/also.html
Basic Life Support in Obstetrics (BLSO) Program | AAFP
Learn about the Basic Life Support in Obstetrics (BLSO) program, which prepares participants to manage normal labor and obstetrical emergencies.
CME : Programs
https://www.aafp.org/cme/programs/blso.html
A Feedback Tool to Improve Physician-Medical Assistant Communication -- FPM
Jun 1, 2014 - Using an evaluation form and face-to-face meetings can help get both sides of the team talking and solving problems.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2014/0500/p5.html
Can't Come to KC? The AAFP Is Bringing Meetings to You
Restrictions on large meetings during the COVID-19 pandemic are prompting important AAFP events -- including elections for some leadership positions -- to move online.
AAFP News : Inside the Academy
https://www.aafp.org/news/inside-aafp/20200521virtualelection.html
Reflections on a Decade of Change
Positive and sometimes negative, the 2010s saw massive shifts in health policy. In this In the Trenches blog post, AAFP Senior Vice President of Advocacy, Practice Advancement and Policy Shawn Martin looks back at the issues he thinks made the biggest impact.
AAFP News : Blogs
https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/inthetrenches/entry/20191210itt-lookback.html
Physician Well-being a Focal Point for Academy in 2018
Physician Health First, the physician well-being initiative the Academy launched in 2017, will expand in 2018 with a new event and more resources.
AAFP News : Member Resources and Tools for 2018
https://www.aafp.org/news/resources-tools-2018/20180102wellbeing.html
Get the Most Out of Your AAFP Membership
Academy members receive exclusive products, programs, services and discounts totaling more than $4,000 in savings each year. In this Leader Voices Blog post, AAFP President Gary LeRoy, M.D., highlights some perks you might not be aware of.
AAFP News : Blogs
https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/leadervoices/entry/20200101lv-membervalue.html
AAFP Advocacy: Physician Payment
Stay current on Medicare payment policies, APMs, and the AAFP's work to advocate for physician payment that does not add to administrative complexity.
Advocacy : Advocating for You: Advocacy Topics
https://www.aafp.org/advocacy/advocacy-topics/physician-payment.html
Snorkeling or Paralysis: An FP's Strange Experience With COVID-19
Ryan Neuhofel, D.O., M.P.H., explains how the pandemic has forced him to try some unconventional things, including new approaches to personal protective equipment, in the FPs on the Front Lines blog.
AAFP News : Blogs
https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/fpsonfrontlines/entry/20200602fl-newapproaches.html
Study Examines Factors Linked to FPs' Use of E-Visits
New research has found that less than 10% of practicing family physicians offer e-visits, with lack of payment and time thought to be primary factors behind the low adoption rate.
AAFP News : Practice and Career
https://www.aafp.org/news/practice-professional-issues/20191211e-visits.html
Many Maps, One Aim: Charting a Course to Family Medicine
The 2019 National Conference of Family Medicine Residents and Medical Students kicked off with a moving main-stage storytelling presentation centered on the theme "Exploring More."
AAFP News : CME
https://www.aafp.org/news/education-professional-development/20190731nc-storytelling.html
Why We Need More Physician Entrepreneurs
In an era of increasing physician employment, Allison Edwards, M.D., explains why she chose to open her own practice and why she thinks others should, too.
AAFP News : Blogs
https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/freshperspectives/entry/20181030fp-entrepreneurs.html
ZDoggMD: Primary Care Key to Fixing Broken Health Care System
During a main-stage presentation at the Family Medicine Experience, Zubin Damania, M.D. -- known to fans of his comedic and musical talents as ZDoggMD -- used a mock patient visit with Winnie-the-Pooh to illustrate what's wrong with health care.
AAFP News : News From 2018 COD and FMX
https://www.aafp.org/news/2018-congress-fmx/20181016fmx-zdoggmd.html
Six Ways to Practice Family Medicine
With Match Day approaching, we asked our new physician bloggers to share how they practice family medicine and what they enjoy about their respective niches. Their answers offer a glimpse at the breadth of the specialty.
AAFP News : Blogs
https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/freshperspectives/entry/20210318fp-match.html
Shift Health System's Focus From Profit to Prevention
Leonard Reeves, M.D., writes in this Leader Voices Blog post that a single-payer system reserved for primary care would put the focus on keeping people healthy rather than on treating illness.
AAFP News : Blogs
https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/leadervoices/entry/20190221lv-change.html
Compensation is up for family physicians
Family physicians saw their annual compensation increase an average of 5 percent over last year, reflecting an industrywide rise in physician pay.
Family Practice Management : FPM
https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/gettingpaid/entry/Compensation_is_up_for_family_physicians.html
Practice Transformation: Lessons From a Safety Net Clinic -- FPM
Apr 1, 2014 - Health system serving uninsured and needy patients improves efficiency and outcomes through medical home initiatives.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2014/0300/oa1.html
Practice Transformation: Running Your Business Like a Business -- FPM
Oct 1, 2013 - This medical practice uses technology and automaker-inspired productivity steps to modernize and rapidly grow its business.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2013/0900/p18.html
Shouldn't Every Practice Be a "Concierge" Practice? -- FPM
Feb 1, 2022 - Providing excellent patient service isn't an add-on. It's what we're supposed to do.
Family Practice Management : The Last Word
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2022/0100/p36.html
FMX Searchable Schedule
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Lab Information | Proficiency Testing
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Lab Information | Proficiency Testing
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