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Additional CME opportunities

In addition to providing high-quality primary care CME through TAFP symposia, TAFP has developed a partnership with the following organizations in support of their education. Unless indicated, these activities are not accredited by TAFP.

For information on how to post your event or online activity, download and read the Other CME request form.


In-person activities

National Procedures Institute

Receive hands-on procedural training in numerous locations across the country. NPI is owned by the Texas Academy of Family Physicians.

www.NPInstitute.com



Virtual or online activities

Waco Family Medicine presents:

Annual Behavioral Health Update for Primary Care: Adolescents and Young Adults

March 29, 2025
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Waco, Texas

The Annual Behavioral Health Update for Primary Care is designed to provide health care professionals with an in-depth understanding of the primary care approach to evaluating and treating mental health disorders. This year's conference features topics in assessing and treating behavioral health disorders in adolescents and young adults. The program offers a comprehensive curriculum covering various topics, including the epidemiology, assessment, and treatment strategies for anxiety and mood disorders. With sessions led by experts from Massachusetts Hospital Visiting, participants will gain valuable insights into pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment options and best practices for medication management. Participants are eligible for up to 6 hours of continuing education credits (CME for physicians, CE for social workers).


The Illinois Academy of Family Physicians presents:

Redefining Obesity Care: A Comprehensive Primary Care Workshop

May 2, 2025
8 a.m. – 4 p.m. CST
Online

This free, one-day virtual workshop equips primary care providers with essential skills and knowledge to address obesity as a chronic disease effectively. Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your practice and improve patient outcomes in obesity care.

Workshop features:

  • Comprehensive Training on the holistic management of obesity, covering diet, exercise, behavioral strategies, pharmacotherapy, and surgical options.
  • Practical Skills Development using motivational interviewing and shared decision-making techniques.
  • Guideline Updates to incorporate the latest evidence-based approaches.


The New Jersey Academy of Family Physicians presents:

The First Line of Defense: Primary Care Clinicians and Early Detection of Pancreatic Cancer

The First Line of Defense is a free, 4-part podcast specifically created for primary care providers to share recent advances and technology in the early detection of pancreatic cancer. In under an hour, listeners will hear from fellow primary care providers, researchers, patients, advocates, and specialists to learn about the newest developments in assessing risk factors, symptoms, and the use of AI in early detection. Listeners can earn up to 1.00 Enduring Materials, Self-Study AAFP Prescribed credit.


The Annenberg Center for Health Sciences presents:

New Strategies and Best Practices in the Management of Pediatric Facial and Truncal Acne

Dermatology expert Hilary Baldwin, MD, delves into the management of pediatric facial and truncal acne addressing practical management strategies to optimize patient-centered treatment success. In addition to discussing the impact of acne on health-related quality of life and sequelae, Dr. Baldwin summarizes the pathophysiologic basis for treatment. Earn 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.


Baylor College of Medicine presents:

From Vapes to Victory: Empowering Teens to Overcome Vaping

Earn 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. At the conclusion of this activity, the participant should be able to:

  • Apply the "Ask, Counsel, Treat" method to address youth e-cigarette use.
  • Implement the use of current resonating messaging with teens in order to counsel adolescents who are not using e-cigarettes.
  • Formulate a plan for an adolescent patient who is not ready to quit using e-cigarettes.
  • Develop a plan for cessation and treatment of nicotine addiction in an adolescent patient who is ready to quit.


Baylor College of Medicine Family and Community Medicine and Behavioral Health Solutions of South Texas presents:

Bringing Alcohol and Other Drug Research to Primary Care

A free interactive online course, which consists of six, 5 to 10 minute modules that provide guidance and resources on how to integrate evidence-based practices for treating and preventing alcohol, nicotine, and opioid use disorders in primary care.

Participants who complete the training:
  • Earn 1 hour of FREE prescribed CME credit from the American Academy of Family Physicians
  • Satisfy 1 hour of the ethics CME requirement for the Texas Medical Board


The Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine presents:

Melanoma Early Detection Training

This melanoma training will provide you with information and resources to equip you to provide screenings for skin cancer, detect melanoma early, and empower patients with provided educational resources. To accommodate individual schedules, the training is available as an online self-guided set of modules, containing a series of short video lectures and interactive eLearning modules. UT Southwestern is collaborating with Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine to assess the efficacy of the training.

Earn up to 3 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits


Cook Children’s Center for Prevention of Child Maltreatment presents:

Early detection of child maltreatment training

Can you recognize the signs of child maltreatment? Arm yourself with knowledge that can save a child’s life with this free online training for health care providers.