In this episode, AAFP Vice President of Government Relations David Tully recaps the Academy's October advocacy efforts around vaccines, workforce and immigration.

Topics by Timestamp

00:37 Addressing the IMG Visa Issue 02:07 Advocating for the Safe Step Act 02:56 Impact of Government Shutdown on Healthcare 03:58 Combating Vaccine Misinformation 04:42 Celebrating New Leadership 05:34 Conclusion and Call to Action

Additional Resources

• October 2025 FMAR

• Speak Out | AAFP

• Letter to DHS on GME

• Joint letter with the American Medical Association on Visas

• AAFP Announces New Board of Directors and Officers | AAFP

• Sarah C. Nosal, MD, FAAFP, Takes Office as AAFP President, Emphasizes Community-Centered Care | AAFP

• Family Physicians Stand With Our Patients and Communities | AAFP

• AAFP: Linking Vaccines to Autism is Unproven and Dangerous | AAFP

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