Strong Medicine for West Virginia

The West Virginia Academy of Family Physicians is dedicated to empowering and advocating for a strong network of engaged and healthy family physicians who deliver knowledgeable and compassionate patient care, forming a strong foundation for the health of all West Virginia communities.

75th Annual Scientific Assembly

March 18-20, 2027
Oglebay Resort, Wheeling, WV

Latest News

Latest News
WVAFP at Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School Career Day
WVAFP at Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School Career Day
Darrin Nichols, MD, FAAFP, Installed as President of the WVAFP
Darrin Nichols, MD, FAAFP, Installed as President of the WVAFP
WVAFP Honors Two Generations of Physicians with Top Awards
WVAFP Honors Two Generations of Physicians with Top Awards
AAFP: Opposition to WV H.B. 4715
AAFP: Opposition to WV H.B. 4715
West Virginia Physician Organizations Issue Joint Statement Opposing House Bill 4715
West Virginia Physician Organizations Issue Joint Statement Opposing House Bill 4715
Joint Statement Opposing House Bill 4715
Joint Statement Opposing House Bill 4715
Joint Statement from the West Virginia Chapters of the American Academy of Pediatrics and American Academy of Family Physicianson Childhood Immunization Recommendations
Joint Statement from the West Virginia Chapters of the American Academy of Pediatrics and American Academy of Family Physicianson Childhood Immunization Recommendations
West Virginia Physician Elected to National Leadership Role on the AAFP Board of Directors
West Virginia Physician Elected to National Leadership Role on the AAFP Board of Directors
Dr. Darrin E. Nichols Receives 2025 Outstanding Advocacy Award
Dr. Darrin E. Nichols Receives 2025 Outstanding Advocacy Award
Ready to Fuel Insights on Family Physician Compensation?
Ready to Fuel Insights on Family Physician Compensation?
Rediscovering Purpose:  How Advocacy Rekindled My Passion for Family Medicine
Rediscovering Purpose:  How Advocacy Rekindled My Passion for Family Medicine
Chapter Exec Fulfilled Commitment to Give Back to Family Medicine
Chapter Exec Fulfilled Commitment to Give Back to Family Medicine
Dr. Tracy Hendershot Honored with WVAFP Family Doc Award at 73rd Annual Scientific Assembly
Dr. Tracy Hendershot Honored with WVAFP Family Doc Award at 73rd Annual Scientific Assembly
West Virginia Family Physician Nominated to National Leadership Role with AAFP
West Virginia Family Physician Nominated to National Leadership Role with AAFP
WVAFP’s Gerry Stover Inducted into the West Virginia Executive Health Care Hall of Fame
WVAFP’s Gerry Stover Inducted into the West Virginia Executive Health Care Hall of Fame

Family Doc E-Newsletter (January 2025)
Family Doc E-Newsletter (January 2025)
Scouting and Family Medicine: A Journey of Service and Leadership
Scouting and Family Medicine: A Journey of Service and Leadership
WVAFP 2024 Board Officers
WVAFP 2024 Board Officers
WVAFP 2024 Family Doc of the Year - Philip Galapon, MD, FAAFP
WVAFP 2024 Family Doc of the Year - Philip Galapon, MD, FAAFP
WVAFP Installs New President
WVAFP Installs New President
WVAFP 2023 Family Doctor of the Year - Amy Moyers Brenwalt, MD
WVAFP 2023 Family Doctor of the Year - Amy Moyers Brenwalt, MD
WVAFP Installs New President
WVAFP Installs New President
Dr. H. Wesley Lafferty named President of the West Virginia American Academy of Family Physicians
Dr. H. Wesley Lafferty named President of the West Virginia American Academy of Family Physicians
Family Doc - Winter 2021
Family Doc - Winter 2021
Open Letter to West Virginians from WV Healthcare Leaders: We Trust the COVID-19 Vaccine
Open Letter to West Virginians from WV Healthcare Leaders: We Trust the COVID-19 Vaccine
Family Doc – Spring 2020
Family Doc – Spring 2020

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