Best CME Primary Care Conferences 2024

This article has compiled a list that includes the top CME Family Medicine conferences in the United States together with a list of the most important Primary Care Associations in the U.S. 

Author: Jennifer Highland, Content Manager of Miiskin

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Many Primary Care Conferences take place every year worldwide. However, there are several things to consider when evaluating these conferences. You should ensure the conference organizer has a CME Accreditation and inquire about the number of CME credits or AMA PRA credits obtained by attending the conference.

Many medical conferences tend to have a very commercial focus; that is why it is worth looking at the conferences and training the Primary Care Medical Associations offer each state.

In short, we have provided you with an overview of the best family medicine CME conferences in the United States.

CME Conferences for family Medicine 2024

Here is a table that includes the top 15 primary care conferences in 2024 in the United States, detailing the name of the conference, the date, and the city where it will take place.

Conference Name	Date	City
Clinical Reviews and Primary Care Update 2024	June 24-28	Amelia Island
AAFP National Conference	August 1-3	Kansas
ACP Internal Medicine Meeting	MApril 18-20	Boston
OMED 2024	September 20-22	San Antonio
2024 SGIM Annual Meeting	May 15-18	Boston
ADFM Annual Meeting	February 20-24	Palm Springs
NAPCRG Annual Meeting	November 20-24	Quebec
STFM Annual Conference	May 4-8	Los Angeles
Residency Leadership Summit	March 25-27	Kansas City
Annual Women’s Health Update 2024	March 21-23	Scottsdale
8th Annual SKIN: Practical Dermatology for the Generalist	April 25-27	Charlotte
Mayo Clinic Pediatric Review 2024	May 24	St. Paul
10th Annual Mayo Clinic Rheumatology Review for Primary Care 2024	May 2	Orlando

Primary Care Associations

American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP): One of the largest national medical organizations, representing family physicians, family medicine residents, and medical students. It focuses on advocacy, education, and information for family doctors.

American College of Physicians (ACP): The largest medical-specialty organization and the second-largest physician group in the United States. ACP represents internal medicine physicians (internists), related subspecialists, and medical students. Internists often function as primary care physicians.

American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM): ABFM works to improve the health of the public by certifying family physicians through high standards of professional practice and conduct. It’s pivotal in setting standards and maintaining competency in the practice of family medicine.

American Osteopathic Association (AOA): Represents osteopathic medical physicians (DOs) in the United States. It serves as the primary certifying body for DOs and accredits osteopathic medical schools. Many DOs practice in primary care areas, including family medicine, pediatrics, and general internal medicine.

Society of General Internal Medicine (SGIM): An organization of physicians, researchers, and educators dedicated to improving patient care, research, and education in primary care and general internal medicine.

American Medical Association (AMA): While not exclusively focused on primary care, the AMA represents physicians from all specialties and is committed to promoting the art and science of medicine and the betterment of public health. It has significant influence and resources for primary care physicians as well.

Association of Departments of Family Medicine (ADFM): is focused on supporting academic departments of family medicine to reach their full potential in various areas such as care, education, scholarship, and advocacy with a goal to promote health and health equity. 

North American Primary Care Research Group (NAPCRG): is a multidisciplinary organization focused on primary care research. NAPCRG aims to produce and disseminate new knowledge relevant to primary care, fostering a nurturing and informative environment for its members​​.

Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM): supports nearly 5,000 members, including medical school professors, residency program directors, and all involved in family medicine education. Its mission is to address the educational needs of family medicine to improve the health care of the community.

Association of Family Medicine Residency Directors (AFMRD): empowers directors of family medicine residency programs to achieve excellence in training. AFMRD provides support mechanisms for program directors to assist each other in delivering high-quality family medicine education.

Medical Associations for Primary Care State by State

Here begins the list of the Primary Care Associations state by state and the medical events they organize every year.

Primary Care Medical Associations in the USA (State by state)	List of CME Continuing Medical Education Events organized by Association
American Academy of Family Physicians Foundation AAFP	CME Events by AAFP
Alabama Primary Health Care Medical Association	CME events in Alabama
Alaska Primary Care Medical Association	CME events in Alaska
Arizona Medical Association	CME events in Arizona
Arkansas Medical Society	CME events in Arkansas
California Primary Care Medical Association	CME events in California
Colorado Academy of Family Physicians	CME events in Colorado
Community Health Center Association of Connecticut	CME events Connecticut
Delaware Medical Association	CME events in Delaware
District of Columbia Primary Care Medical Association	CME events in DC
Florida  Medical Association	CME events in Florida
Georgia Medical Association of Primary Health Care	CME events in Georgia
Idaho Primary Care Medical Association	CME events in Idaho
Illinois Medical Association of Community Health Centers	CME events in Illinois
Indiana Primary Care Medical Association	CME events in Indiana
Iowa Primary Care Medical Association	CME events in Iowa
Medical Association in Kansas	CME events in Kansas
Kentucky Primary Care Medical Association	CME events in Kentucky
Louisiana Primary Care Medical Association	CME events Louisiana
Maine Primary Care Medical Association	N/A
Mid-Atlantic Association of Community Health Centers	CME events in Delaware and Maryland
Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers	CME events in Massachusetts
Michigan Primary Care Medical Association	CME events in Michigan
Minnesota Association of Community Health Centers	N/A
Community Health Center Association of Mississippi	CME events in Mississippi
Missouri Primary Care Medical Association	CME events in Missouri
Montana Primary Care Medical Association	CME events in Montana
Health Center  Association of Nebraska	CME events in Nebraska
Nevada Primary Care Medical Association	CME events in Nevada
New Hampshire and Vermont Primary Care Medical Association	CME events in New Hampshire and Vermont
New Jersey Primary Care Medical Association	CME events in New Jersey
New Mexico Primary Care Medical Association	CME events in New Mexico
Community Health Care Association New York	CME events in New York
North Carolina Community Health Care Association	CME  events in North Carolina
Community HealthCare Association of North and South Dakota	CME events in South Dakota
Ohio Medical Association of Community Health Centers	CME events in Ohio
Oklahoma Medical Association Primary Care	CME events in Oklahoma
Oregon Primary Care Medical Association	CME events in Oregon
Pennsylvania Association of Community Health Centers	CME events in Pennsylvani
Rhode Island Health Center Association	CME events in Rhode Island
South Carolina Primary Care Medical Association	CME events in South Carolina
Tennessee Primary Care Association	CME events in Tennessee
Texas Association of Community Health Centers	CME events in Texas
Association for Utah Community Health	CME events in Utah
Virginia Community Healthcare Association	CME events in Virginia
Washington Association for Community Health	CME events in Washington
West Virginia Primary Care Medical Association	CME events in West Virginia
Wisconsin Primary Health Care Association	CME events in Wisconsin
Wyoming Primary Care Medical Association	CME events in Wyoming