Virtual Membership Meeting & Family Medicine Celebration

Join the Ohio Academy of Family Physicians (OAFP) for two events in August!

On Thursday, August 6, members have the opportunity to participate in a brief virtual business meeting; then join us on Saturday, August 15, for a one-day, in-person Family Medicine Celebration in Columbus, OH!


Virtual Membership Meeting

On Thursday, August 6, members can participate virtually to make their voices heard and contribute to the business decisions for the Academy.

This virtual meeting consists of bylaws-mandated annual business activities including:
  • Election of Officers
  • Discussion and approval of bylaws amendments
  • Recommendations that require approval from the membership.

Family Medicine Celebration

On Saturday, August 15, the OAFP will bring the “family of family medicine” together at The Grand Event Center located at 820 Goodale Blvd in Columbus, OH, to reignite your passion for family medicine and inspire the next generation to choose family medicine and Ohio for their futures!

Plan now to join us for one or both meetings to enjoy all your Academy has to offer!

Sponsor a Student or Resident to Attend!

In an effort to promote family medicine in Ohio to all future family physicians, the OAFP will offer free Family Medicine Celebration registration to student and resident members through a member-driven sponsorship program. Learn more and help by sponsoring student and resident registrations today!

Accommodations

The Ohio Academy of Family Physicians (OAFP) has negotiated a group room rate of $179 per room, per night at the Courtyard by Marriott located at 780 Yard St in Columbus, OH, for Friday, August 14. This discounted rate is available for a limited number of rooms (10 total) on a first-come, first-served basis. The group room rate expires when all the rooms are reserved or through Friday, July 31, whichever comes first.

For accommodations, please reserve your room(s) online (coming soon) or call the hotel reservation desk at 888.797.1886 or reserve your room(s). Please tell the reservationist you are with the OAFP in order to receive the discounted rate.

CME Accreditation

Application for CME credit will be filed with the American Academy of Family Physicians. Determination of credit is pending.

Questions

For questions about registration, please contact Finance & Events Coordinator Jessica Gmerick; for questions about programming, please contact Director of Education Erin Jech.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Information about 2026 sponsorship opportunities will be available in the spring . Contact Jessica Gmerick for more information.