Pennsylvania Academy of Family Physicians

Welcome to ­the PAFP!

We are Pennsylvania’s state chapter of the AAFP.

There’s no specialty like family medicine. You put your energy into building healthy patients, families and communities. Lean into us for the connection and education you need to refuel that energy here in Pennsylvania.

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Member News

AAFP 2025 Career Benchmark Survey – DEADLINE EXTENDED
By completing the survey, you’ll be helping compile data that will provide a more robust picture of modern compensation for family physicians across the United States — and right here in Pennsylvania.

“SEA-M-E” SAVINGS – Get 10% Off Summer Conference on November 10 and December 10
PAFP’s popular annual Summer “SEA-M-E” Conference at Dewey Beach will be here before we know it. Block out the dates — June 7-11, 2026 — and make plans to join your fellow family physicians for 20+ credits of evidence-based CME and a whole lot of bayside fun. NOTE: On November 10th and December 10th only, summer registration fees for members will be 10% off. Register on those days to save! (Bonus: If you have CME funds leftover from this year, you can use those up.) Registration opens on November 7!!

PA joins the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact for Physicians.  
With PAFP’s encouragement, the Shapiro Administration has joined three interstate health care compacts, including IMLC, easing licensing for doctors to practice in other participating states. 

Call for 2026 CME Conference Speakers 
Calling all health care providers! We invite you to share your knowledge and expertise! PAFP strives to bring together physician subject matter experts, thought leaders and solution providers to energize, empower and educate. Our CME conferences feature speakers who offer practical guidance and specific lessons-learned/takeaways that enable attendees to apply what they’ve learned immediately in practice.

About PAFP

The community for family physicians in Pennsylvania

The PAFP is a vital network of MD and DO physicians, residents and students who are passionate about family medicine. With 5,500+ members, we are the largest community of family physicians in the state.

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Advocacy

Fighting for family physicians in Harrisburg — and beyond

As a constituent, respected community member, and health care authority, you have the power to influence change at all levels of government. When you engage with elected officials, you amplify the PAFP’s work to shape state policies favorable to your practice and patients.

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Upcoming Events & CME

Residents & Students

Support for the family physicians of the future

From medical school through residency and throughout your whole career, PAFP and AAFP offer meaningful support. No matter what path your family medicine journey takes, the PAFP community offers resources and connections across the state to assist in each stage of your career.

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Membership

PAFP membership adds value to your AAFP membership

If you’re a member of the AAFP living in PA, you’re already a member of the PAFP. Membership in the two organizations is unified. As a PAFP member, you’ll be part of Pennsylvania’s largest subspecialty organization and the only organization that solely represents family physicians.

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Sponsors

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