Governor Gavin Newsom has signed into law a series of bills to enact California’s 2024–25 state budget, including Assembly Bill 102 (Committee on Budget), Senate Bill 101 (Committee on Budget and Fiscal Review), and the health omnibus trailer bill AB 116. The $321 billion spending plan, which will take effect July 1, closes a projected […]
POP! Faculty Volunteers Needed! The CAFP Foundation is seeking volunteer faculty to lend a few hours for the annual POP! Student Procedures Workshop, being held Friday, September 5th from 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm. We are offering procedural workshops in Reproductive Health (Pap Smears, Nexplanon, IUD), Ultrasound/POCUS, and MSK/Joint Injections. The high preceptor-to-participant ratio is […]
CAFP family, we are heartbroken to share with those of you who don't know that CAFP Past President Dave Bazzo passed away this past Saturday morning after a more than two year battle with glioblastoma. Dr. Bazzo was an extraordinary human being and an incredible family physician. Those of you who knew him, were trained […]
View the latest version of the 2025 Resolution Dashboard, updated and posted on our website each quarter after the CAFP Board meeting.
The AAFP needs your voice now. In an alarming move, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has dismissed the CDC’s entire vaccine advisory panel—threatening public trust in one of the most effective health interventions in history. Vaccines save lives. They are safe, science-based, and critical to public health. We cannot let political interference dismantle decades […]
As a comprehensive guide to the match, this booklet provides reliable insight on professional development for all osteopathic and allopathic med students, guidance on choosing a specialty, and a deep look into the process of choosing and matching into a family medicine residency. Each year, Strolling Through the Match is updated with the latest statistics and information […]
In this newly released episode, Drs. Shruti Javali and Adnaan Edun speak with Drs. Maryal Concepcion and Jeannine Rodems live from the CAFP All Member Advocacy Meeting to talk about Direct Primary Care (DPC), what DPC is, how it works with the patient relationship, and resources available for any family physician looking at DPC as […]
CAFP strongly urges the Legislature to protect Medi-Cal, preserve essential health care funding, and invest in the primary care workforce. CAFP has issued a press release and is mobilizing members to take action through grassroots advocacy. Contact your state legislators today using our pre-drafted letter. Learn More
Are you ready to Lead Change in Health Care? The Leading Physician Well-being Certificate Program from AAFP is now accepting applications for 2025–26! This 10-month experience equips family physicians with leadership skills to drive change, improve performance, and champion well-being in their practices and beyond. CAFP Member, Lauren Brown-Berchtold, MD, FAAFP, participated in the program […]
