Event Details

PAFP’s 2027 Spring CONNECT Conference in collaboration with UPMC 

The Landing Hotel, Pittsburgh, PA

Apr. 8-10, 2027

Three days of clinical education, hands-on procedural workshops, research, networking and celebration — all under one roof.

Spring CONNECT brings together family physicians, primary care clinicians, family medicine leaders, educators, policy makers, residents and students for a multidimensional experience designed to advance clinical excellence and strengthen the family medicine community.

The three-day clinical conference includes multiple tracks and events:

  • PAFP’s Annual Spring CME Summit, offering 16-18 CME credits
  • UPMC’s 49th Annual Donald B. Middleton, MD, Family Medicine Refresher Course
  • CONNECT Welcome Reception, including UPMC’s annual Family Medicine Residency Alumni Celebration
  • PAFP Annual Research Day, featuring oral and poster research presentations and resident-focused educational sessions.
  • PAFP Resident Community Health Impact Grant (RIG) Summit
  • PAFP Annual Business Meeting, Officer Election and Fellows Convocation
  • PAFP President’s Gala & Celebration of Excellence in Family Medicine, including the PAFP’s annual physician awards ceremony

Who should attend?

All health care professionals and family medicine champions committed to excellence in family medicine and primary care, including MDs, DOs, PAs, NPs, PharmDs, residents, medical students, educators, researchers and health care leaders.

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!
  • Exclusive resident-focused education and career coaching
  • Residency Program Trivia Challenge – Which team will win??
  • Friday and Saturday, April 9-10
  • Meals and refreshments included!

Annual Business Meeting and Events

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

  • Academy and Foundation updates
  • Election of PAFP leadership
  • Convocation of new AAFP Fellows
  • Saturday, April 10, 2027

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 10, 2027

President’s Reception & Dinner Gala

  • 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.