Event Details

PAFP’s Spring CONNECT Conference 

Wind Creek Bethlehem, Bethlehem, PA

Apr. 3-4, 2026

Elevate your career and connect with your family medicine peers.

Join your fellow family physicians for an exciting weekend of education, networking, information sharing and more. The two-day meeting includes multiple tracks and events:

  • Spring FM Essentials CME Summit
  • PAFP Research Day
  • Annual Business Meeting and Events
  • Resident Impact Grant (RIG) Summit
  • President’s Reception & Dinner Gala — Monte Carlo Casino theme!

Spend Easter weekend in historic Bethlehem, PA. We’ll provide a list of Easter egg hunts, Easter brunch options, church services and other holiday activities for those who wish to celebrate!

Come explore Bethlehem, PA!

Thank you to our colleagues at St. Luke’s University Health Network for welcoming us to their community. As our spring Welcome Sponsor, St. Luke’s will be sharing insider tips and advice about local goings on.

Spring FM Essentials CME Summit

  • 7+ CME Credits
  • Agenda includes state-mandated Opioid and Child Abuse education
  • Saturday, approx. 8am-5pm
  • Lunch and refreshments included!

PAFP’s Annual Research Day

  • Original research presentations and posters shared by physician, residents and students
  • Cash prizes awarded for the winning research projects
  • Awesome experience and impressive addition to your CV!
  • Saturday, approx. 10am-4pm, followed by awards reception
  • Lunch and refreshments included!

Annual Business Meeting and Events

** Special Guest & Keynote Speaker: R. Shawn Martin, AAFP Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer

All PAFP members are welcome to attend. Fee included in conference registration; others may purchase a ticket. Meeting agenda includes:

  • Academy and Foundation updates
  • Keynote by Shawn Martin from the AAFP
  • Election of PAFP leadership
  • Convocation of new AAFP Fellows
  • Saturday, April 4, 2026

Resident Impact Grant (RIG) Summit

  • Networking lunch and presentation of RIG projects
  • Residents and medical students invited to attend to learn about projects underway around the state!
  • Saturday, April 4, 2026

President’s Reception & Dinner Gala

  • Friday, April 3, 2026
  • Monte Carlo Casino theme!
  • Cocktail or Formal attire requested.
  • Awards ceremony to present the PAFP’s annual physician awards:
    • PAFP Family Physician of the Year
    • PAFP Physician Leader of the Year
    • PAFP Exemplary Teaching Award
    • PAFP Community Service Award

Faculty Disclaimer

All faculty participating in continuing medical education activities sponsored by the PAFP Foundation are expected to disclose to the activity audience any real or apparent conflict(s) of interest related to the content of their presentation(s). Full disclosure of faculty relationships will be made at the activity.

Credit Statement

AAFP Prescribed credit is accepted by: 

  • The American Medical Association as equivalent to AMA PRA Category 1 Credit toward the AMA; 
  • American Osteopathic Association (AOA) members who attend CME activities that have been accredited for AAFP CME credit may report this credit to AOA and receive Category 2-A Credit. In some instances, PAFP received approval for AOA Category 1 credit. This accreditation when applicable will always be noted on conference material;
  • The American Academy of Physician Assistants accepts Prescribed credit from the AAFP; 
  • The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners recognizes activities approved for AAFP credit as acceptable toward CE requirements for nurse practitioners; 
  • The Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing, views activities sponsored by National nursing, medical, osteopathic and other health care professional organizations and their state and regional affiliates as acceptable sources of CE; and
  • The American Association of Medical Assistants recognizes activities approved for AAFP credit as acceptable toward CE requirements for medical assistants.

Important Notes

The PAFP may take photographs and/or record audio and video at this event. By attending, you consent to the use of photographs, audio, and video recording of you by the PAFP and its designees in PAFP communications and promotions, or for any other lawful purpose.