Arkansas Academy of Family Physicians

06/16/2026

📬 Watch your mailbox for the summer issue of the Arkansas AFP journal!
📝This issue includes the 2026 Scientific Assembly Schedule of Events. Register online at www.arkansasafp.org/2026-scientific-assembly/
📣Have news or accomplishments you would like to share? Send your information to be included in "Members in the News" for the next issue! [email protected]
www.arkansasafp.org/news/aafp-journal/

06/05/2026

Check out this episode featuring Dr. Bala Simon and the new preventive medicine residency program!

Arkansas' healthcare workforce, medical residency slots, and preventive medicine. ACHI's Craig Wilson sits down with Dr. Bala Simon in the latest Wonks at Work podcast to discuss the new Dr. Joseph H. Bates Preventive Medicine Program at UAMS - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.

Listen here: https://achi.net/wonksatwork/bala-simon/

05/29/2026

There are only 90 days until the 2026 Scientific Assembly!

For those of you who need to block off your clinic calendar, today is your day. Don’t delay!

Make plans now to join your Arkansas family medicine community for CME, connection, practical learning, and time with colleagues who understand the work you do every day.

Register today and clear your calendar for the Scientific Assembly!

Learn more at arkansasafp.org.

05/23/2026

05/19/2026

99 Day Call for Exhibitors and Sponsors!

We are officially 99 days away from the 2026 ARAFP Scientific Assembly, and now is the time to secure your connection.

This is the largest gathering of family physicians in Arkansas and our premier annual event. Exhibitors and sponsors will have dedicated time to connect with practicing family physicians, residents, students, and leaders in family medicine.

This year’s theme is Neon Nights: 80’s Throwback, and we are inviting exhibitors to lean into the fun. Break out the bright colors, big energy, and totally rad booth ideas!

Partnership and exhibitor opportunities are available now.

📍 August 27-29, 2026
📍 Wyndham Riverfront Hotel, North Little Rock
🔗 View the prospectus at arkansasafp.org

Don’t wait. Secure your spot and connect with Arkansas family medicine!

05/18/2026

100 days from today, family physicians from across Arkansas will gather for the biggest family medicine meeting in the state.

If you need time away from clinic schedules, now is the time to get it on the calendar.

This year’s Scientific Assembly features practical CME designed by family physicians, for family physicians with sessions focused on real world care, emerging technology, procedures, leadership, and connection.

📍 Wyndham Riverfront Hotel
📅 August 27–29, 2026

Registration is open now. We’ll see you in 100 days.

05/18/2026

100 days from today, family physicians from across Arkansas will gather for the biggest family medicine meeting in the state.

If you need time away from clinic schedules, now is the time to get it on the calendar.

This year’s Scientific Assembly features practical CME designed by family physicians, for family physicians with sessions focused on real-world care, emerging technology, procedures, and more.
Registration is open now. We hope to see you there!

05/13/2026

The THRIVE Notice of Funding Opportunity is now OPEN!

If you attended Advocacy Day, you heard exciting updates about the Rural Health Transformation Fund and the opportunities ahead for Arkansas communities. Now is the time to take the next step.

THRIVE funding is designed to support innovative approaches that strengthen healthcare access, improve outcomes, and advance healthier communities across Arkansas.

If your organization, clinic, hospital, or community partnership has been exploring ideas to improve care delivery, workforce development, maternal health, chronic disease management, or other community health priorities, this is your opportunity to move those ideas forward.

We encourage family physicians and healthcare leaders to review the funding opportunity and consider how these resources could make an impact in your community.