Connecticut Academy of Family Physicians

07/29/2025

American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) members can already access savings of 15-50% on personal subscriptions to UpToDate. But now through August 31, 2025, UpToDate is offering AAFP members an additional 5% discount on annual subscriptions. Take advantage of this exclusive offer today and gain access to UpToDate's evidence-based, physician-authored clinical resources. Claim your exclusive discount by visiting: https://www.aafp.org/membership/benefits/advantage/uptodate.html

07/28/2025

🎓 Thinking about the Match?

Don’t miss the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) “We Matched. You Can, Too” 2025 webinar replay! Hear real stories from students who matched into family medicine, get tips on interviews and more. Watch now and feel more confident about your journey!

Watch the replay by visiting: https://www.aafp.org/students-residents/medical-students/become-a-resident/match/we-matched-you-can-too-2025-replay.html

07/25/2025

Learn the Latest on Food Allergy Treatments 🥑 🥕 🥜 🦐 🥖

From early diagnosis to emergency treatment, you play a crucial role in the protection against food allergies. Explore the latest American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) resources for treatment protocols and patient education by visiting: https://www.aafp.org/family-physician/patient-care/prevention-wellness/lifestyle-medicine/food-allergy-management-and-prevention-for-clinicians.html

07/24/2025

📢 Family Medicine Cares Resident Service Award Applications Now Open!

Each year the American Academy of Family Physicians Foundation provides up to two grants of $16,500 to support resident-run, year-long service projects that create lasting impact in their communities by addressing unmet health needs. Applications for this year's grant cycle are accepted July 15 through Sept. 30, 2025.

Many residencies are requiring their residents to complete service projects, so this funding is not only a valuable resource for them but can create enduring benefits for their patients and communities. For more information on eligibility and requirements, please visit the AAFP Foundation website at: https://www.aafpfoundation.org/grants-awards/family-medicine-cares-resident-service-award.html?_gl=1*1tberh1*_gcl_au*NDA2NzYwNjU2LjE3NDU5NTkyOTkuNTExODk1OTY4LjE3NTI2MDI5MTMuMTc1MjYwMzExNg..*_ga*NDc4NTEzMTcwLjE3MzgxNzI5NTQ.*_ga_Z7TFXMJE70*czE3NTMyODAzNjkkbzE1MSRnMSR0MTc1MzI4MTU2NyRqNDUkbDAkaDA.

07/23/2025

If you have a Hartford Courant subscription, take a moment to read this important opinion piece by CT AFP Member, Howard Selinger, MD who is the Chairman of Family Medicine at Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University and part of the Eastern Connecticut Health Network (ECHN) Family Medicine Residency Program. Dr. Selinger represents both programs on our Board of Directors.

Thank you, Dr. Selinger for shedding light on this important issue and thank you to the The Hartford Courant for publishing it!

Shared decision making is a collaborative process in which health care providers and patients work together to make decisions about the patient’s care.

07/23/2025

‼️Tonight‼️

August is quickly approaching, and so too is the famous August Recess – a time when members of Congress return to work in their home districts. This month-long break presents a prime opportunity for advocacy, as lawmakers are more accessible for meetings, site visits and community events. As the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) builds on the momentum from the 2025 Family Medicine Advocacy Summit (FMAS), the AAFP member advocacy team is launching a strategic August Recess activation for Advocacy Ambassadors to ensure our voices continue to resonate with lawmakers during this critical time.

In 2025, the Congressional August Recess, officially referred to as a State Work Period, is scheduled Monday, Aug. 4–Monday, Sept. 1 (Labor Day) for both the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives.

Join the Advocacy Ambassadors to discuss their August Recess Activation Plan during their Q2 meeting TONIGHT - Wednesday, July 23 at 8:00 p.m. ET. If you’re interested in attending, please register here: 80646acc-6f5e-4092-ad60-98c3e7ef4d6d@06fb3818-2119-4777-9cbb-b35c1bff4059" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/80646acc-6f5e-4092-ad60-98c3e7ef4d6d@06fb3818-2119-4777-9cbb-b35c1bff4059

To support this effort, all attendees and Advocacy Ambassadors will be equipped with a comprehensive “Advocacy-at-Home Toolkit” designed to make district-level engagement seamless and effective. The toolkit includes:

🔷 An overview of the August recess and its strategic importance

🔷Tips for scheduling and conducting impactful meetings

🔷Guidance on participating in town halls

🔷Infographics and data from the Congressional Management Foundation

🔷Contact information for lawmakers’ schedulers and District Directors

🔷Email templates for requesting meetings and inviting lawmakers for site visits

We hope you join the meeting tonight to learn how you can advocate for Family Medicine here in Connecticut during the August Recess!

07/23/2025

FREE CME Reminder - Two WeeksAway!

"Identifying and Caring for Patients with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders" from the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP)

📅 Wednesday, August 13, 2025

🕰️ 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. EST


Prenatal exposure to alcohol and other drugs is a leading cause of birth defects and neurodevelopmental abnormalities in the United States.

The AAFP has created an impactful, free webinar to hone your knowledge and practical skills for identifying and managing Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders.

Participation in this webinar will enable you to implement evidence-based practices and enhance your ability to deliver high-quality care, stay updated with current guidelines and improve patient outcomes.

Take advantage of this free online activity and earn 1 CME credit.

Register now by visiting: https://www.aafp.org/cme/all/child-adolescent-health/fasd.html

07/17/2025

Reminder for Medical Students and Residents - Last Chance! 🗓️

Attention Medical Students & Residents - are you ready to take your journey in Family Medicine to the next level? 🚀 Consider a leadership opportunity through the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP)! Visit: https://www.aafp.org/membership/get-involved/awards-and-leadership-opportunities/leadership/students-residents.html?_hsmi=368561122 to learn about all of the available opportunities. Don't wait - the application deadline is just one week away on July 24th! ✅

07/16/2025

The 2026 Medicare physician fee schedule is out. The AAFP is encouraged by several provisions that support primary care. We continue to urge Congress to establish an adequate inflationary update so practices can keep pace with rising costs and patients can access timely care. We are reviewing the proposed rule and will share a detailed summary soon. https://bit.ly/3IKdzCB

07/15/2025

Improve patient care while maximizing efficiency and profitability with AAFP Member Advantage partner Adageis. American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) members can access a free 90-day trial of Adageis’ innovative AI platform, along with a 20% discount on subscriptions thereafter. Access your exclusive AAFP member benefit by visiting: https://www.aafp.org/membership/benefits/advantage/adageis.html

07/11/2025

Are you interested in becoming a member of the AAFP Foundation Board of Trustees? We are currently seeking the following for terms beginning January 1, 2026:

Corporate Trustee
Physician Trustees
Public Trustee

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3zf0nAZ

07/11/2025