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At the Texas Academy of Family Physicians, our mission is to promote the health of all Texans by serving the needs of members and advancing the specialty of family medicine.

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NEWS
Speak Out: Tell your lawmakers to rescue THCGME, CHCs, and NHSC and save Medicare telehealth

AAFP asks members to contact their lawmakers and demand they rescue America's primary care safety net before the impact puts our most vulnerable patients at greater risk.

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
New vKSAs available to help you maintain ABFM certification

TAFP has scheduled a new round of virtual KSAs over the next few months. These fill fast, so register soon.

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AAFP NEWS
Family Medicine Advocacy Rounds, October 2025

AAFP calls on Congress to end government shutdown to restore access to care, advocates for withdrawal of visa policies that negatively affect IMGs, endorses Safe Step Act, and more.

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Building a healthier Texas, one adolescent at a time

A profile of the Texas Family Physician of the Year

Celia Neavel, MD

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HEALTHY PRACTICE
AI in family medicine: Transforming your practice

This free 3-part CME course is designed to teach you how to use the emerging technology of AI to support and enhance your practice.

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PRACTICE RESOURCES
Administrative simplification

The TAFP Council on Medical Practice has curated a set of articles and resources to help you reduce administrative burden in your practice.

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PRACTICE RESOURCES
Value-based care resources

Watch an informational video by Dr. Peter Valenzuela and access a variety of other VBC tools and resources.

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Meet your October Member of the Month

Micah Nishigaki, MD

Micah Nishigaki, MD, has spent the majority of her young medical career at UT Southwestern, having completed both medical school and residency there, then becoming faculty. She is currently doing the Climate and Health Equity Fellowship with the Medical Society and Consortium on Climate and Health, where she is learning about advocacy solutions to address the effects of climate on health. 

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