2026 Family Medicine Advocacy Day
New for 2026: A day of advocacy, ideas + impact—from the Capitol to the Academy. Join us for policy discussions, meetings with legislators and member-driven action.
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
12:00 - 6:30 pm
(times are tentative and may change slightly)
Details and resolution submission form will be available soon!
A day of advocacy, ideas + impact—from the Capitol to the Academy.
Minnesota family physicians, family medicine residents + medical students: You’re invited to Family Medicine Advocacy Day in St. Paul.
What to expect: An advocacy briefing + lunch; meetings with legislators at the Capitol, followed by a debrief; and an opportunity to shape MAFP priorities at the Resolution Forum (dinner included).
Come for whichever portion fits your schedule. The Resolution Forum will also be available online.
Now happening the same day: The Minnesota Medical Association (MMA) will host its Physicians’ Day at the Capitol. Attendees are welcome to participate in MAFP’s family medicine-led programming, MMA’s activities or both.
Schedule
12:00 - 1:30 pm: Advocacy Briefing
In person (no online option); lunch included.
Assemble at Union Depot to get briefed on key advocacy issues over lunch. Hear from legislators + MAFP leaders and prepare for meetings with legislators.
1:30 - 3:30 pm: Meetings with Legislators
In person (no online option).
Head to the Capitol campus (via provided shuttle service or on your own) to meet directly with legislators and advocate for issues important to family medicine + your patients.
Register by February 24, 2026, to secure your meetings with legislators. (The MAFP will email your meeting schedule to you on February 27.)
4:00 - 5:00 pm: Capitol Debrief
In person (no online option).
Gather back at Union Depot to reflect on your meetings with legislators, share insights and discuss next steps.
5:00 - 6:30 pm: Resolution Forum
In person or online; dinner included.
Help shape MAFP’s policy + advocacy priorities. Discuss + vote on member-submitted resolutions.
What to Expect at the Forum
At the Resolution Forum, the Reference Committee will present member-submitted resolutions with their recommended action—adopt, not adopt, refer to the board or file for information.
All participants (online or in person) can speak for or against recommendations, suggest changes and vote on each resolution.
Resolutions and voting will be accessible through our Resolution Forum site.
Ways to Contribute Before the Forum
Take part in shaping resolutions ahead of the vote.
- Comment on proposed resolutions, February 11-17, 2026.
Provide feedback via our Resolution Forum site. Comments will be shared with the Reference Committee and help inform final recommendations.
Registration
No cost to attend. All MAFP members are invited to participate. (Membership is required for participation.)
Registration opening soon!
Dates to Know
| January 30 | Resolution submission deadline |
| February 11-17 | Open comment period on proposed resolutions (online) |
| February 24 | Deadline to register for meetings with legislators |
| February 27 | Legislative meeting schedules emailed to registrants |
| March 4 | Family Medicine Advocacy Day (register to attend)
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Location, Parking & Transportation
Union Depot (Red Cap room, second floor)
240 Kellogg Blvd E
St. Paul, MN 55101
(Meetings with legislators will be held on the Capitol campus.)
Parking: We recommend Union Depot Parking Lot B (240 Kellogg Blvd E, St. Paul, MN 55101). See parking options. The MAFP will provide Union Depot parking validation vouchers.
Transportation: Union Depot is easily accessible by public transportation. The MAFP will provide a shuttle for transportation between Union Depot and the Capitol campus.
Online participation: Available for the Resolution Forum only. A Zoom meeting link will be provided in your registration confirmation email.
Accommodations: Downtown St. Paul has multiple hotels within half a mile of Union Depot if you need overnight accommodations. (No hotel blocks are being held for this event.)
MAFP Advocacy Resources
- Learn: Access our online advocacy modules/resources (at no cost) on preparing for legislative visits, using social media for advocacy and more.
- Connect: Follow us on social media and use the hashtag #MAFPAdvocacy.
- Read: Check out our advocacy blog.
- Get involved: Contact us to get plugged into advocacy.
Advocacy Day Schedule
| 12:00 – 1:30 pm |
Advocacy Briefing (Union Depot, St. Paul)
Get briefed on key advocacy issues. Hear from legislators + MAFP leaders and prepare for meetings with legislators. Lunch included.
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| 1:30 – 3:30 pm |
Meetings with Legislators (Minnesota State Capitol campus, St. Paul)
Head to the Capitol to meet directly with legislators and advocate for issues important to family medicine + your patients.
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| 4:00 – 5:00 pm |
Capitol Debrief (Union Depot, St. Paul)
Gather to reflect on your meetings with legislators, share insights and discuss next steps.
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| 5:00 – 6:30 pm |
Resolution Forum (Union Depot, St. Paul + online option)
Help shape MAFP’s policy + advocacy priorities. Discuss + vote on member-submitted resolutions. Dinner included.
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Resolution Forum Dates to Know
| October | Resolution submissions open for 2026 |
| January 30 | Resolution submission deadline |
| February 11-17 | Open comment period on proposed resolutions (online) |
| March 4 | Vote on proposed resolutions (during Resolution Forum) |
Location, Parking & Transportation
Union Depot
214 4th St E
St. Paul, MN 55101
(Meetings with legislators will be held on the Capitol campus.)
Union Depot has ample free parking and is easily accessible by public transportation.
The MAFP will provide a shuttle for transportation between Union Depot and the Capitol campus.
Registration
No cost to attend. All MAFP members are invited to participate. (Membership is required for participation.)
Registration opening soon!
Get Plugged into MAFP Advocacy Efforts
- Access our online advocacy modules/resources (at no cost) on preparing for legislative visits, using social media for advocacy and more.
- Follow us on social media and use the hashtag #MAFPAdvocacy. We regularly post updates or calls to action about proposed legislation and advocacy efforts.
- Check out our blog, Advocating for Family Medicine.
- Contact us and let us know you want to get plugged into advocacy.
