Be part of this important process with your academy colleagues. Gain insight into pressing legislative issues, take in helpful advocacy tips, learn how to convey your personal medical expertise, and become an active voice in Maryland Legislature.
Advocate for Family Medicine where you can
The day will start by gathering together at the Historic Inns of Annapolis Governor Calvert House before going to the Maryland State House. Preparation time will include an orientation in the basics of lobbying, with guidance on how to focus talking points on current issues, the use of personal anecdotes, and how to convey personal medical expertise.
MDAFP members will then depart for State House visits - all meetings will be scheduled for you and you will be assigned to groups so you won't do this alone. There will also be a debriefing following legislative appointments.
| 7:30 - 8:00am | Arrival, Registration, and Breakfast |
| 8:00 - 9:45am | Program Starts
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| 9:45 - 10:20am | Small Group Breakout
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| 10:20am | Leave for State House Visits |
| 10:45am | First Meeting |
| 11:15am | Second Meeting |
| 11:45am | Return to Hotel for Debriefing and Lunch |
| 12:30pm | Adjourn |
If you would like more information about the event, please email us at info@mdafp.org.
More information on 2026 registration coming soon!
Despite the winter weather, we successfully hosted the 2025 Annual Family Medicine Advocacy Day in Annapolis on February 6th, 2025. The MDAFP welcomed over 50 participants (of these attendees, 20 were practicing family physicians, 22 were residents, and 7 were medical students) who had the opportunity to meet with more than 30 legislators.
Attendees heard from Senator Clarence Lam, who emphasized the importance of legislators hearing directly from physicians about the new AHEAD model. David Tully and Julie Harrison from AAFP also addressed the group, providing valuable updates on the work they’re doing on behalf of Family Physicians across the country in Washington, D.C.
We’re excited to build on this momentum and look forward to another record-breaking event in 2026. The more engagement we have from our members, the greater the impact we can make! Mark your calendars for the MDAFP 2026 Family Medicine Advocacy Day on February 12 and thank you to all who attended in 2025!
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Governor Calvert House valet parking is limited to overnight hotel guests only. There are city parking garages within walking distance. See parking options