Idaho Academy of Family Physicians

04/08/2026

IAFP President, Dr. Angie Devitt, hit the road this last weekend to visit with IAFP members at hospitals and clinics across southern Idaho. Some of her stops included visiting Dr. Kern, Dr. Canty, and Dr. Gold in the Magic Valley, an overnight with incoming President Dr. Crane and family in Montpelier, and Dr. Regan in Lava Hot Springs! Dr. Devitt is home safe and reports that it was wonderful to connect with family physicians and their health care teams!

03/31/2026

The IAFP stands with our Trans community today and everyday.

Today is Transgender Day of Visibility, a day to celebrate the joy, resilience, and accomplishments of transgender and non-binary people worldwide, while combating rising anti-trans legislation and violence.

While our trans community has shown incredible resilience in this state, Idaho's lawmakers continue to both deny that trans people exist and single them out for differential treatment under the law.

Bills like HB 752 and HB 822 rely on fear and misinformation to justify putting trans folks in harm's way. Our fight for trans visibility is more needed today than ever before. Misinformation about trans people must be challenged with facts and love. That is the spirit of TDOV.

Show trans people they belong in Idaho by telling Governor Little to veto HB 752 and HB 822: https://buff.ly/XE1gW8G

03/17/2026

Announcing the 2026 IAFP Advocate of the Year:

Congratulations to Dr. Michael Fields of Moscow on being named the Idaho Academy of Family Physicians 2026 Advocate of the Year!

Dr. Fields is recognized for his compassionate advocacy for patients with complex and often stigmatized conditions, including chronic pain, hepatitis C, and fibromyalgia. Through patient-centered care, community support initiatives, and leadership within IAFP, he continues to expand access to care and champion health equity.

Thank you, Dr. Fields, for your leadership and dedication to Idaho patients and communities.

Read more: idahofamilyphysicians.org/iafp-awards.

03/16/2026

Announcing the 2026 Idaho Family Physician of the Year:

Congratulations to Dr. Bryn Parker of Moscow on being named the 2026 Idaho Family Physician of the Year!

For more than a decade, Dr. Parker has delivered full-scope rural family medicine including outpatient and inpatient care, hospital medicine, and operative obstetrics, while also mentoring future physicians and advocating for rural health.

Her leadership, teaching, and commitment to patients have made a lasting impact on families and communities across the Palouse.

Thank you, Dr. Parker, for your dedication to Idaho families.

Read more: idahofamilyphysicians.org/iafp-awards.

02/13/2026

The IAFP received the Idaho Chapter of the AAP award for Organization of the Year! Pictured here: IAFP President, Dr. Devitt, IAFP Director, Liz Woodruff, Idaho AAP President, Dr. Patterson, IAFP Delegate, Dr. Allen. We are grateful for this award and thrilled to be in partnership with the AAP on so many important healthcare issues.

02/03/2026

The IAFP spent Monday at the Capitol with FCH R2s and Tuesday at ICOM with our board member, Dr. Jeff Pennings, talking to medical students. The future of family medicine in Idaho is strong and our students and residents are engaged.

01/29/2026

IAFP President, Dr. Angie Devitt was featured in : Federal funds an opportunity to expand rural health care options. Read it here: https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2026/jan/24/dr-angie-devitt-federal-funds-an-opportunity-to-ex/.

01/28/2026

Lawmakers had a chance to meet with physicians and family medicine residents from across the state this week at IAFP’s Legislative Reception.

12/29/2025

As 2025 comes to a close the IAFP is celebrating our big win this year in securing a broadened medical exception for pregnant women who experience pregnancy complications. We are so grateful to our pro bono legal team and the four Idaho women, and two Idaho physicians, who joined us as plaintiffs. The Adkins v Idaho decision gave the broadest possible reading to Idaho’s bans, protecting pregnant women from harm and Idaho doctors from prosecution. We look forward to a 2026 filled with more small wins and big victories for family physicians and their patients across a range of medical practice issues.

10/18/2025

IAFP members have access to this amazing physician wellbeing resource, organized by Ada County Medical Society.

Learn more:

www.physicianvitality.org

10/09/2025

Idaho Members enjoyed an IAFP Luncheon at FMX in Anaheim!

10/06/2025

📍At the Congress of Delegates in Anaheim, CA!

IAFP is proudly represented by our delegates Drs. Southwick, Mickelsen, and Williams, alongside Executive Director Liz Woodruff. We also caught up with — former IAFP student board member, Idaho WWAMI grad, and current family medicine resident in Indiana — who’s running for AAFP Resident Delegate!