Virginia Academy of Family Physicians (VAFP)

12/23/2025

Happy holidays from the VAFP family to yours!

12/23/2025

This week's spotlight and final spotlight of 2025 is Andreya Risser, MD! Risser was the first recipient of our Shapiro-Konerding Women in Medicine Leadership Award. Read her spotlight at https://ow.ly/HSRC50XLH4Z

12/08/2025

Head over to the VAFP website to register for this great CME opportunity!

11/20/2025

11/11/2025

We were delighted to recognize Dr. Abdul-Rahman for his outstanding service on our VAFP Board! Although he missed our annual summer meeting due to the joyful arrival of his second child, we were thrilled to present his plaque during our fall board meeting.

Dr. Abdul-Rahman has been an incredible asset to our board, advocating for membership engagement, mentoring the next generation of family physicians, and serving as a strong voice for our specialty. As the son of a Virginia family physician, an active member of the VCOM Alumni Association Board, and a recipient of mentorship and teaching awards from STFM, VCU, and UVA, he exemplifies leadership, dedication, and approachability in all he does. 👏💙

Thank you, Dr. Abdul-Rahman, for your exceptional service and commitment to the VAFP Board!

11/07/2025

🌟 VAFP Spotlight 🌟

Meet Dr. Michelle M. Tran, MD, MS, FAAFP — proud member of the Virginia Academy of Family Physicians Board of Directors! She is a graduate of the Virginia Commonwealth University–Fairfax Family Medicine Residency and has been practicing outpatient family medicine with Permanente Medicine since 2016. She exemplifies dedication to her patients and to advancing the mission of family medicine across Virginia.

✨ Highlights of 2025 ✨
📍 Selected as Woman Delegate, NCCL 2025 in Kansas City
🏛️ Advocacy Day in Richmond — met with Senator Russet Perry to champion Family Medicine and Primary Care in Virginia
🌊 Installed to the Board of Directors at the VAFP Annual Meeting in beautiful Virginia Beach
🤝 Active member of the Legislative Committee, Wellness Committee, and Member Engagement Taskforce
🏅 Recognized as a Top Doctor by:
• Arlington Magazine
• Northern Virginia Magazine
• Washingtonian Magazine

💙 “Family medicine is the foundation of our healthcare system, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to care for my patients through every stage of life.” - Dr. Tran

📅 Register now for the VAFP Family Medicine Weekend Conference — January 29–February 1, 2026.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and grow
🔗 Link in bio.

09/16/2025

Registration is now live!

Conference Information Link:
https://cvent.me/Dm924Z

Registration Link:
https://cvent.me/eAKYnG

Accommodation Information:
https://cvent.me/eAKYnG

09/11/2025

Don’t miss this great opportunity to share your research!

For more information or to apply:

💻- https://vafp.org/2025-scholarly-symposium/

08/15/2025

VAFP Leaders Attend the Southeast Family Medicine Forum pictured with AAFP President- Elect Sarah Nosel, MD