The American Academy of Family Physicians is the national association of family doctors. It is one of the largest national medical organizations, with more than 94,000 members in 50 states, D.C., Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and Guam. Until October 3, 1971, it was known as the American Academy of General Practice. The name was changed in order to reflect more accurately the changing nature of primary health care. The Academy was founded in 1947 to promote and maintain high quality standards for family doctors who are providing continuing comprehensive health care to the public.

* Clinical topics include diabetes, cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, clinical procedures, and men's, women's, and children's health. * Study infectious and communicable diseases in Annual Clinical Focus courses. * Enhance your practice and career in courses focused on the New Model of Care. Learn more about practice enhancement, EHRs, and career satisfaction.

Learn what you need to know through the Scientific Assembly's diverse curriculum featuring more than 300 course offerings. Popular in 2005, Evidence-Based (EB) CME is back in 2006 with more course offerings and still worth double credit. Assembly topics are designed for family physicians but may be appropriate for other primary care physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners. Upon completion of the program, participants should be able to: Update knowledge of family medicine; Augment clinical skills; Identify the latest medicines and equipment to improve diagnostic and treatment abilities; Enhance existing computer skills and develop new ones; and Practice techniques and learn new skills.