Idaho Academy of Family Physicians

08/22/2026

The future of family medicine is shaped by students who lead, advocate and speak up for their patients and communities.

At the 2026 AAFP FUTURE Conference, Idaho WWAMI MS3 Jeff Mitchell experienced this firsthand through Student Congress, the resolution process and conversations with residency programs.

“Attending the AAFP FUTURE Conference in Kansas City gave me the opportunity to experience family medicine not only as a clinical specialty, but also as a national community committed to advocacy and meaningful policy change.”

We’re proud to support Idaho’s future family physicians as they connect, learn and lead.

08/19/2026

Congratulations to Lauren Hutchinson of ICOM on her election as a Student Board Member of the American Academy of Family Physicians!

We’re proud to see Idaho’s future family physicians stepping into leadership and representing students at the national level. We can’t wait to see all that Lauren accomplishes in this role!

08/18/2026

What does it look like when future family physicians experience the breadth of family medicine firsthand?

For Idaho medical students at the 2026 AAFP FUTURE Conference, it meant hands-on workshops, procedural training, residency connections and learning alongside students from across the country.

Idaho WWAMI MS2 Kirsten Vander Schaaf shared:

“Overall, attending FUTURE as an MS2 was incredibly helpful. Having the opportunity to attend procedure stations and workshops as well as getting exposure to residency programs, was super amazing.”

Idaho WWAMI MS2 Trevor Kendrick added:

“I’m extremely grateful for the FUTURE conference and everything I was able to learn from it. I feel more prepared and more capable as a result.”

We’re proud to support Idaho’s future family physicians!

07/27/2026

Grateful to Senator Mike Crapo for championing the and helping get it across the finish line earlier this year – a huge step forward for cancer patients and families nationwide!

Senator Crapo, who is a cancer survivor, has been working on legisl...

05/24/2026

A weekend dedicated to connection, learning, and advancing family medicine in Idaho. 💙

Thank you to everyone who joined us in Ketchum for the 2026 IAFP Annual Conference — from insightful sessions to meaningful conversations, this community continues to inspire us every year.

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.