Kansas City Academy of Family Physicians (KCAFP)

12/16/2025

Photos from our recent holiday party!

11/18/2025

KCAFP members, hope to see you on Dec 14!

10/22/2025

📣 We have an open board position and would love for you to apply to join!

06/24/2025

Our next Board Member Spotlight: Antonette Acosta-Dickson, MD
🌟 Where do you practice: Meritas Park Plaza (in the northland, off I-29 and 64th Street), affiliated with North Kansas City Hospital (newly NKC Health).
🌟 How long have you been in practice: 21 years
🌟 Do you have any special interests (OB, sports med, full scope, etc): Cancer survivorship
🌟 What is your favorite part about being a FM doc? Relationships and being part of patient's and their families' lives
🌟 Why do you love the KCAFP and how long have you been on the board? Joined the board 21 years ago. It's great to be around like-minded colleagues.
🌟 What is a favorite hobby or something interesting about yourself: I grew up in the Philippines and moved to the US in 1999, so I am fluent in Filipino (Tagalog) in addition to English.
🌟 What is one thing you wish more patients knew? We love taking care of you, but also need to take care of ourselves and our families. Docs are equally frustrated about the inefficiencies and bureaucracy of our current medical system as patients are, so please always treat our staff with respect.
🌟 What is your favorite resource that you use while working as an FM doc? Up to Date

02/21/2025

01/24/2025

The KCAFP invites all general members interested in serving on the board to attend our upcoming meeting. It will be held on February 10, 2025, at 6:30 pm at the Grand Street Cafe, located on the plaza at 4740 Grand Ave, Kansas City, MO 64112. At this meeting we will formally install our next Executive Board. If you are interested, please email your curriculum vitae and a statement addressing the question, 'Why do you want to be on the KCAFP board?' to [email protected].

Rachel Hailey, MD, KCAFP President

01/19/2025

The KCAFP Annual Holiday Party was a wonderful occasion to connect with colleagues and their families. Santa, the balloon artist and the ornament making were hits again!