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AAFP CME
Reliable, evidence-based, peer-reviewed education improves patient outcomes. Find it here.
AAFP continuing medical education keeps me on top of my game. It sets the standard for excellence.Ariana Martin, DO
Upcoming CME Events
Thinking through the education you need? We have live and livestream CME on the topics important to you.
Family Medicine Update Livestream
Dec. 10—14
36 CME credits
Get updates on all facets of family medicine to improve your patients' outcomes.
AAFP Family Medicine Board Review Express® Live Course
Feb. 19–22 | Las Vegas, NV
29.25 CME credits
The best way to prep for your ABFM exam.
AAFP Family Medicine Board Review Express® Livestream
Feb. 19–22
29.25 CME credits
Get the best study tools to pass your ABFM exam from your home or office.
Physician Health and Well-being Conference
Mar. 23—26 | Hilton Head Island, SC
CME credits pending
Reclaim joy in a serene setting.
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Life Support in Obstetrics Programs
ALSO® and BLSO™ programs train physicians, registered nurses, certified nurse midwives, first responders and other pregnancy health care team members to handle potential emergencies during pregnancy and delivery.
Contribute to AAFP CME as Faculty
Share your expertise and passion for family medicine. Join our mission to deliver exceptional lifelong learning. The AAFP's CME is evidence based, unbiased and highly valued by family physicians everywhere.
For CME Providers: AAFP Credit System
The AAFP Credit System was the first national CME accreditor for U.S. physicians and today is the only accreditor focused solely on the needs of family physicians. The AAFP Credit System awards credit to activities that comply with our stringent eligibility requirements.
Continuing Medical Education (CME) Definition
Continuing Medical Education is the process by which family physicians and other health professionals engage in activities designed to support their continuing professional development. Activities are derived from multiple instructional domains, are learner centered and support the ability of those professionals to provide high-quality, comprehensive, continuous patient care and service to the public and their profession. (COCPD) (1985) (June 2023 BC)