September 24-28, 2019 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center

FMX–the AAFP’s largest annual meeting–is like no other family medicine event. It’s the gathering place for physicians to earn CME, experience inspirational speakers, make powerful connections, and find patient care solutions.

The American Academy of Family Physicians is the national association of family doctors. It is one of the largest national medical organizations, with 131,400 members in 50 states, D.C., Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and Guam, as well as internationally.

Until October 3, 1971, it was known as the American Academy of General Practice. The name was changed in order to more accurately reflect the changing nature of primary health care.

<p.The AAFP was founded in 1947 to promote and maintain high quality standards for family doctors who are providing continuing comprehensive health care to the public.