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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
Family medicine tallies significant victories for patients and communities in the 89th Texas Legislature

Download our in-depth report, “The 89th Texas Legislature: A Summary from the Texas Academy of Family Physicians."

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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, August 2025

AAFP shares summary of Medicare fee schedule,  expresses concern over decision to defund mRNA vaccine research, 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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TAFP Student and Resident Summit

August 23, 2025 | Westin Dallas Fort Worth Airport Hotel | Irving, Texas

Meet your August Member of the Month

Joaquin Villegas, MD, MPH

Dr. Villegas volunteered for ICU shifts during the COVID-19 pandemic while in residency at UTHealth Houston. The experience gave him a love for academic medicine and procedures. He is now medical director at the Outpatient Center Clinic with Harris Health in Houston, as well as an assistant professor at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, where he previously studied. 

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Through support of students, residents, and research, we build the foundation for the future of family medicine

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