Indiana Academy of Family Physicians (IAFP)

06/03/2026

Congratulations to IAFP Member Dr. Scott Douglas on being named the 2026 Indiana Rural Health Association (IRHA) Doc Hollywood Award recipient!

Dr. Douglas, a family physician with Franciscan Physician Network – Crawfordsville Family Medicine and Montgomery County Health Officer, was recognized for his extraordinary dedication to rural health, compassionate patient care, and longstanding commitment to improving the health of his community. He will be honored at the IRHA Annual Conference later this month.

Thank you, Dr. Douglas, for your leadership and for representing family medicine so well across Indiana. We are proud to celebrate this well-deserved recognition!

https://thepaper24-7.com/2026/06/dr-scott-douglas-gets-2026-irha-doc-hollywood-award/

06/02/2026

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We're grateful for the strength, courage and contributions of LGBTQ+ family physicians and those working to improve care for their patients.

LGBTQ+ patients should always be treated with dignity when seeking and receiving health care. The AAFP is committed to supporting equitable, patient-centered care for all patients and families.

Explore our clinical guidelines, education, advocacy tools and patient resources from familydoctor.org: https://bit.ly/49x9I6B

05/29/2026

Don't miss Essential Evidence CME at Annual Convention! Visit our website for a list of topics, and register today!
https://www.iafp.org/2026ac

05/15/2026

Congratulations, Dr. Knight!

ISMA is pleased to announce Clif Knight, MD, CPE, FAAFP, will serve as the organization’s next executive vice president, beginning Monday, July 20. https://www.ismanet.org/ISMA/Resources/e-Reports/5-14-26/Clif_Knight_MD.aspx?_zs=HLKh81&_zl=0L358

04/29/2026

HOSA’s International Conference is coming to Indianapolis this June, and high school students are excited to explore family medicine—but we need more volunteer judges!

👥 20+ judges needed
📍 Indianapolis Convention Center
🗓 Thursday, June 18
⏰ 2:30–6:30 PM (EDT)

You’ll watch student presentations and provide feedback—it’s a fun, energizing way to support the next generation.

We’re also looking for residents & early career physicians for panels (June 18–19).

✔️ Parking + mileage reimbursed
✔️ Great networking opportunity
✔️ Make a real impact

Interested or know someone who might be? Reach out and I’ll connect you!

Let’s show up strong for family medicine 💙

04/14/2026

Around the Horn on Obesity Management: Identifying Real-World Solutions to Long-Term Challenges
Wednesday, April 29 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EDT

Join expert faculty for a CME roundtable discussion on obesity management! Earn AAFP Prescribed CME credit.

Learn more and register today!
bit.ly/4vvTiEK

04/14/2026

Hats off to a night of FUN!

Join us at the 2026 IAFP Annual Convention for Trivia Night—where smart minds, fast facts, and big laughs come together!

✨ Rock your most creative hat (the bigger, bolder, or sillier, the better!)
🧠 Test your knowledge with colleagues from across Indiana
🎉 Enjoy a relaxed, high-energy night you won’t want to miss

Whether you're in it to win it or just here for the fun, this is your chance to connect, unwind, and show off your trivia skills in true “Hats Off” style.

📍 French Lick, IN
📅 July 16–19

Grab your team, grab your hat, and let’s play!

👉 Register now: iafp.org/2026ac

04/09/2026

🤔 Did you know?

At the IAFP Congress of Delegates, every member has a voice—and a vote.

You can submit your own resolutions to help shape the future of family medicine in Indiana!

💡 Resolutions are ideas or proposals brought forward by members
🗳️ Delegates discuss and vote on these topics during the Congress
📢 The outcomes help guide IAFP’s advocacy, policy, and priorities

This is your chance to turn ideas into action.

Join us at Annual Convention—and make your voice heard! 👏
https://www.iafp.org/2026ac

03/27/2026

Join us at the 2026 IAFP Annual Convention in beautiful French Lick, IN — July 16–19!

Save $100 with early bird registration
Deadline: June 17

Connect, learn, and recharge with fellow family physicians while enjoying an unforgettable setting.

👉 Register now: iafp.org/2026ac

03/20/2026

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