SDAFP 67th Annual Postgraduate Symposium

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this year's SDAFP Family Medicine Update. It was a fantastic program once again. We received rave reviews from attendees, both first timers and those that have been attending for several years. All participants were emailed a CME certificate in early July.

*SAVE THE DATE: In 2025 we will be partnering with our state chapter - California Academy of Family Physicians (CAFP) to do a joint CME program entitled Prism of Practice (POP for short). It will take place September 5th-7th, 2025 at the Paradise Point Hotel. Mark your calendar now! Stay tuned for more information...

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2025 Annual Installation of Officers

Please join us as we welcome the newest members of the 2025 SDAFP Board of Directors and celebrate our incoming President, Dr. Caitlin MacMillen. We will also honor our outgoing President, Dr. Sarah Merrill, for her outstanding leadership over the past year.

Sunday, March 2, 2025
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Annual Installation of Officers

2025 All Member Virtual Meeting - Save the Date!

'Going All-Natural', Evidence-based care for patients in pursuit of integrative therapies for chronic disease management

Saturday, March 29th, 8am-12pm

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Shout Out to Our Scholarship Winners!

Kathleen Douangchak, M.D. Kathleen Douangchak, M.D. As the recipient of this year's Marianne McKennett, M.D./Lemon Grove Medical Group Honorary Fund, Dr. Douangchak has displayed an outstanding record of excellence in the care of under-served patient populations, marked by organizational leadership and innovation in the creation of new patient care projects. She is currently a second year resident at Scripps Chula Vista Hospital. CLICK HERE to read her bio.

Percival "Perry" Nam Raneem Mokatrin, M.D. The Edwin Reithmayer, M.D. Memorial Scholarship Award is presented to a fourth year medical student actively pursuing a Family Practice Residency who exemplifies Excellence in Undergraduate Family Medicine. The SDAFP is proud to announce this year's recipient, Percival 'Perry' Nam who represents all the best qualities of a young Family Physician Leader. Perry emigrated from Vietnam and has a special interest in providing healthcare for U.S. immigrants. CLICK HERE to read his bio.

Karyssa Domingo Raneem Mokatrin, M.D. The Malvin Williams, M.D. Memorial Scholarship Award is presented to a second or third year UCSD Medical Student of color who is underrepresented in the medical field and exemplifies "Excellence in Scholarship, Character and Dedication to the Profession of Medicine, with interest in Family Medicine". This year's recipient is 3rd Year Medical Student Karyssa Domingo. Karyssa has already shown herself to be a leader among her fellow peers. She is passionate about community-based health advocacy and improving access to medical care for underserved populations in San Diego. CLICK HERE to read her bio.




San Diego Academy of Family Physicians

The San Diego Academy of Family Physicians strives to bring together and educate Family Medicine physicians as well as allowing a means of communication with their local peers. Our organization provides two or more CME programs during the year as well as fundraisers for a memorial scholarship provided to a UCSD second and fourth year medical student on an annual basis and a bi-annual newsletter. Our yearly 3 day symposium attracts hundreds of physicians from across the country as well as more than 45 exhibitors.

In addition, our board of directors, which consists of physicians from across San Diego, provides a training ground for those interested in serving as leaders in areas including advocacy and coordination of CME activities. These members then often go on to roles at the State and National Academy of Family Physicians level. The San Diego Academy of Family Physicians is a member-based organization. All Family Medicine physicians in San Diego County are eligible to join.

The San Diego Academy of Family Physicians strives to bring together and educate Family Medicine physicians as well as allowing a means of communication with their local peers. Our organization provides two or more CME programs during the year as well as fundraisers for a memorial scholarship provided to a UCSD second and fourth year medical student on an annual basis and a bi-annual newsletter. Our yearly 3 day symposium attracts hundreds of physicians from across the country as well as more than 45 exhibitors.

In addition, our board of directors, which consists of physicians from across San Diego, provides a training ground for those interested in serving as leaders in areas including advocacy and coordination of CME activities. These members then often go on to roles at the State and National Academy of Family Physicians level. The San Diego Academy of Family Physicians is a member-based organization. All Family Medicine physicians in San Diego County are eligible to join.

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Our Mission

The purpose of the San Diego Academy of Family Physicians is to educate and support the local Family Medicine community in order to promote professional and personal growth for its members and to advocate for family centered care for all San Diegans. We strive to bring members together at a local level by providing activities which promote good hospital relations for primary care, quality programs for continuing medical education, and support for students interested in becoming family medicine physicians.




For more information about membership, please contact the American Academy of Family Physicians: (800) 274-2237 or WWW.AAFP.ORG

For more information about becoming a participant of the SDAFP Board of Directors, please contact: Sabrina Bazzo MPH, Executive Director: 619-540-6307 or SBAZZO@SANDIEGOAFP.ORG

Become a leader in the Family Medicine community by being an active part of the San Diego Academy of Family Physicians!