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The Illinois Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (ICAAP) and Illinois Academy of Family Physicians (IAFP), representing physicians who care for children and families throughout Illinois, stand united in support of childhood immunization recommendations grounded in rigorous scientific evidence.
Recent federal efforts to significantly alter longstanding childhood vaccine recommendations, without new scientific evidence to support those changes, threaten to create more confusion at precisely the wrong time.
Vaccines are among the most thoroughly studied and effective tools available to prevent serious illness, disability and death. Decades of research and clinical experience support their safety and effectiveness. When children receive recommended immunizations on time, they receive protection when they need it most, and schools, families and communities are healthier and contagious diseases are harder to spread.
Advocacy is active year-round in Springfield, Chicago, communities across Illinois, and on Capitol Hill, amplifying the voice of family medicine at every level of government. With an experienced advocacy team and a clear strategic vision, family medicine has earned a respected seat at the table where policy decisions are made. Members stay informed on legislative and regulatory issues shaping primary care while gaining the tools, insights, and connections needed to engage confidently with elected officials and policymakers. Guided by physician leaders through the Government Relations Committee and Legislative Action Team, advocacy efforts are coordinated with our contracted lobbying firm to advance priorities, build lasting bipartisan relationships, and ensure family physicians are heard at every level of government.
The IAFP provides unmatched continuing medical education (CME), developed by family physicians for family physicians. We are the place to go to help you maintain your ABFM MoC and licensure through evidence-based education. We continuously assess our members' needs to provide timely, relevant topics for family physicians. The IAFP has an online CME YouTube channel where videos are free to access, and members receive free CME credit for state-mandated CME. Our CME Committee and experienced staff work with organizations and funders to develop a timely, evidence-based curriculum, with tools for instant implementation in practice.
Questions? Contact us at education@iafp.com.
August 2026
Meet some of family medicine’s newest residents as we profile IAFP student members and their Match journeys. Find a full recap of our advocacy actions in Springfield and Washington, DC. Get a lesson on sports medicine injuries from an IAFP sports medicine physician. Plus, we hear from our Special Constituency Delegates to the AAFP, and an IAFP legend receives another outstanding award.
This non-CME session is a collaboration among the Illinois Academy of Family Physicians, the Illinois Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the Immunize Illinois Coalition. Allyssa Werner, PharmD, from AstraZeneca, provides information on FluMist® and FluMist Ho… Read more
Join the Illinois Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (ICAAP) and the Illinois Perinatal Quality Collaborative (ILPQC) for this CME-accredited webinar. Dr. Edward Linn, OB-GYN, will cover the effects of lead exposure on pregnant persons and the developing fetus, common … Read more
Presented by: Rebecca Lara, MD, EdM; Faarina Khan, MD, MPH; Anna Jinnah, MD; Shadi Ramirez-Avalos, MD; and Riddhi Chaudhari, MD Learning Objectives: • Identify how the pass/fail Step 1 reporting increases the weight of the Experiences and Personal Statement sections of ERAS… Read more
The Illinois Lyme Association, in partnership with ILADS (International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society), presents the 2026 Foundations in Tickborne Diseases Medical Conference—a free, in-person Midwest regional educational event for healthcare professio… Read more
Join us and the Illinois Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (ICAAP) for the latest webinar, Preparing for Respiratory Virus Season: 2026/2027 Immunization Recommendations, presented by Dr. Christina Wells. This webinar will provide a review of the 2025/2026 respirator… Read more
***If you are not an IL AFP member, do not 'Join' the network to register for the conference. When registering, select "Continue as guest..." This lets you complete the event registration without creating a site account. If you match an offline record, the … Read more
Foundation Fundraiser Hoops for Healthy Families September 17, 2026 | 7:00 PM CDT | Tickets $38.08 Wintrust Arena, 200 E. Cermak Road, Chicago, IL 60616 Directions, Parking, and Public Transportation Join us to cheer on the WNBA Chicago Sky while supporting a worthy cause a… Read more
