Balance. Harmony. Joy in practice.
Reclaim them for yourself at the only national event focused solely on the well-being of family physicians.
Because your wellness matters, too.
Give yourself three days in a rejuvenating space to build connections and explore evidence-based strategies to balance the many demands of your life.
- Inspirational Main Stage presentations
- Coaching sessions
- Wellness workshops
- 1:1 consultations with career experts
- Relaxation activities
Early Bird Pricing
Register by 2/19/2025 to save $100.
$925
$825
Student or Resident
$1145
1045
New
Physician
$1195
$1095
AAFP
Member
$1525
$1425
Non
Member
$1195
$1095
Other Health
Professional
Resident and New Physician travel scholarships available
The AAFP will offer 10 travel scholarships in the amounts of $1,000 to eligible residents and physicians from their first year of residency up to their first seven years of practice. All checks are mailed post-conference. If you can’t attend the conference, you will forfeit your scholarship.
Requirements:
- You must be an AAFP member to apply. New or lapsed members may join here.
Note that it can take one week to process your membership. Please plan accordingly as late applications will not be accepted. - You must be able to attend the entire conference (defined as from noon March 24 to noon March 26).
- You must register to attend by December 31, 2024.
Application Guidelines
- Have your contact information, including a personal email address, and AAFP member ID number ready before starting your application. Most organizations have firewalls that prevent you from receiving outside communications about your application.
- Give considerable thought to the essay questions. Draft your answers in a separate document and post a polished answer in the online application.
- The AAFP is committed to building a diverse workforce. If applicable, you can complete an optional essay to briefly describe how you identify as someone underrepresented in medicine.
Writing Tips
- When writing your answers, keep in mind that hundreds of applications are received and reviewed by the judges.
- Make your application stand out and try to avoid clichés.
- The application is a chance for the judges to learn about you and your goals; you are encouraged to provide thoughtful and authentic answers.
Questions? Email PHWBConference@AAFP.org
Poster submissions should focus on well-being promotion (for clinicians or more broadly); leadership; or diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. All submissions should include the following information: poster title, author(s), contact information, short abstract (between 200-1500 words), and IRB letter, if applicable.
Poster categories include original research; educational program; systems improvement project; community service project; case presentation; and evidence-based review in the areas of well-being; leadership; and diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
Poster authors must be registered as attendees for the conference by February 24, 2025. Those who are not registered by this date will not be allowed to participate.
Original Research, Educational Program, or Community Service Project
Submissions should include the following details of the project, including why it did or did not work:
- Background
- Hypothesis/program or project objectives
- Research design/program or project description
- Results/evaluation
- Conclusion(s)
- Future plans
- References
Evidence-based Review
Submissions should include a review of current evidence-based recommendations for well-being; leadership; and diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging topics:
- Evidence summary
- Recommendations from others
Poster Logistics:
- Size — 36 inches by 48 inches maximum (portrait or landscape) uploaded as a PDF.
- Posters will be on display during the conference for all attendees to view.
- Submissions are due by December 31, 2024.
- Applicants will be notified of acceptance by January 31, 2025.
- Posters will be displayed during core conference hours.
Questions? Email PHWBConference@AAFP.org
The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa
Two Grasslawn Avenue,
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, 29928
Reservation Line: (843) 681-1082
Room block dates are Friday, March 21—27, 2025 at the group rate of $279. There is also a $25/night resort fee, which includes:
- Self-parking
- Shuttle service to Port Royal Golf & Racquet Club
- Golf and tennis discount at Port Royal Golf & Racquet Club
- Shuttle service to Shelter Cove Marina and Towne Centre
- Instructor led wellness classes
- Guest room Wi-Fi access
- Two boogie board rentals for 2 hours
Our group also will receive a 5% discount for spa services.
**Group rate is only available until February 19, 2025.
- Assess their individual current state of well-being and develop personal well being improvement plan
- Identify the five ecosystems of health care that impact career satisfaction and physician well-being and connect to improved patient outcomes
- Determine personal areas of need to address chronic stressors within practice
- Develop a personal action plan to improve, promote, and/or maintain a positive state of well-being
- Develop leadership plan that seeks to improve patient outcomes through improved organization or group level systems
This unique meeting draws hundreds of family physicians who are eager to achieve balance and satisfaction in their professional and personal lives. As an event sponsor, you gain a highly engaged audience to share your products or services with because our attendees are looking for ways to improve their well-being. We hope you'll join us for this exceptional experience!
For more information contact Laura Liebman.
Application for CME credit has been filed with the American Academy of Family Physicians. Determination of credit is pending.