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Maryland Academy of Family Physicians

Maryland Academy of Family Physicians

Maryland’s largest organization dedicated to the advancement of Family Medicine

The Maryland Academy of Family Physicians is the largest professional medical specialty society in Maryland. Its 1400+ members are practicing family physicians, family physicians in training and medical students.

The MDAFP promotes the science and art of Family Medicine and works toward providing Marylanders with well-trained family physicians who render the highest quality care for their patients. The Academy provides advocacy, representation and leadership for the specialty of family medicine.

Become an AAFP/MDAFP member today!

Welcome to Maryland Academy of Family Physicians

Upcoming MDAFP & KSA Events

Upcoming POCUS Courses

POCUS Courses

GI, Urinary, and Vascular Course | Cardiac and Pulmonary Course

Family Medicine Advocacy Day

Thursday, February 6, 2025

Historic Inns of Annapolis Governor Calvert House

latest news

News and noteworthy information about Maryland Academy of Family Physicians and Family Medicine.

October 08, 2024

The Maryland State Medical Society 2024 Distinguished Member Award

Congratulations to Robin Motter-Mast, DO


October 03, 2024

Help Detect Breast Cancer Early

Almost 99% of women diagnosed with breast cancer at the earliest stage live for 5 years or more.


September 10, 2024

Medical Insights on Cannabis and Alcohol Use During Pregnancy

Jeffrey Quinlan, MD, FAAFP, a family physician & academic leader, discusses the rising concerns about cannabis use during pregnancy, elaborating on the significance of preconception counseling, the risks associated with substance use during pregnancy, & advocates for open communication between physicians and patients.


September 09, 2024

5 Things to Know About Alcohol SBI and Pregnancy during FASD Awareness Month

September is Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Awareness Month. This annual observance highlights the importance of talking about FASD, preventing FASD, and supporting families living with FASD.


September 04, 2024

AAFP partners with Vot-ER: Where healthcare meets democracy

Ahead of National Voter Registration Day on Sept. 17, AAFP has partnered with Vot-ER to provide a document that includes all compliance regarding HIPAA, HRSA guidance, IRS compliance, and the National Voter Registration Act.


August 13, 2024

Immunization: Protect Your Patients

During National Immunization Awareness Month, help increase your patients’ vaccination rates by recommending vaccines and how to access them.


July 12, 2024

AAFP issues statement on 2025 Proposed Medicare Physician Fee Schedule

The CY 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and Quality Payment Program proposed rule was released earlier this week. AAFP has issued a statement.


June 20, 2024

Disrupted Access to Prescription Stimulant Medications Could Increase Risk of Injury & Overdose

The CDC issued a Health Alert Network Health Advisory to inform public health officials, clinicians, and affected patients, their families, and caregivers about potential disrupted access to care among individuals taking prescription stimulant medications and possible increased risks for injury and overdose.


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MDAFP Member App

We are pleased to announce a new members only feature – the MDAFP Member App!

Resources will now be available at your fingertips as easily and accessibly as possible.

This new tool is design specifically with you, a MDAFP member, in mind so you can engage with the Academy and each other with relevant content, networking, resources and exclusive member events.

Download Today to Start Using these Tools Wherever You Go!

MDAFP Member App
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Learn about AAFP membership and all the tools at your disposal

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Students

Explore family medicine with a free student membership

You already know the journey you’re on will be worth it, but it doesn’t hurt to have a community to lean on while you're a medical student.

Join the thousands of members who have gone before you in networking, learning, and growing as physicians together when you become part of the (AAFP).

Residents

Get More from Your Family Medicine Residency with the AAFP

As a family medicine resident, you'll experience the widest scope of medicine—and we're here to support you along the way.

Surround yourself with people who understand what it means to be a family physician. You'll find exactly that at the AAFP. So, what are you waiting for? Join Today!

Physicians

You won’t find another organization that gets how hard you work

You and your fellow family medicine physicians work hard. Your patients count on you to give them the best care, and you spend countless hours taking care of everything else it takes to be a great doctor.

As a member, not only will you help advance this important specialty, but you’ll also have exclusive access to our CME.

Get Involved!

We embrace and value the exchange of ideas, diverse views and information based decision-making

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Improving Family Medicine in Maryland

Key Contact

Are you interested in influencing the policy process and improving Family Medicine in Maryland?

A Key Contact is an individual who either has a pre-established relationship with an elected representative, or is willing to work to establish such a relationship.


You will volunteer to be a resource on health policy issues to your elected representative – and becoming a trusted, credible source of such information.

Fighting for FM

Find out what the MDAFP is doing to protect and promote the specialty of family medicine

Be your own Advocate and join your physician colleagues!  A primary objective of the Maryland Academy of Family Physicians is to advocate for family medicine as the cornerstone of our health care system.


Family medicine is a worthy fight. Lend your voice to the issues most important to you as a family physician with the AAFP’s Speak Out tool, and access toolkits to help you affect change in your area.

Be part of something bigger

The Maryland Academy of Family Physicians Foundation