The Florida Medical Association (FMA) is the state's largest and most influential organization dedicated to serving physicians — MDs and DOs — licensed to practice medicine in Florida, representing 22,000 members across the spectrum of medical practice [citation:6].
The Florida Medical Association provides physicians with direct support, advocacy, and resources to help them practice medicine [citation:6]. As the voice of medicine in Florida, the FMA is behind every pro-medicine bill that becomes state law, and its legislative advocacy team works to defeat bills that would harm patients and undermine physicians' authority as leader of the medical care delivery team [citation:10].
FMA places high priority on protecting the patient-physician relationship, removing unnecessary administrative burdens, and ensuring physicians are paid fairly and promptly for providing care [citation:10].
FMA membership is open to Florida-licensed physicians, residents, fellows, medical students, and physician assistants. Residents and fellows in Florida-based programs receive complimentary membership, as do medical students enrolled in Florida allopathic or osteopathic schools [citation:2][citation:6].
| Category | Annual Dues |
|---|---|
| Active (Practicing in Florida) | $480 |
| Military / Government | $175 |
| Senior (Fully Retired) | $99 |
| Out of State (FL Licensed) | $129 |
| Resident / Fellow (FL Program) | Complimentary |
| Medical Student (FL School) | Complimentary |
| Physician Assistant (In-State) | $180 |
Member benefits include free/discounted CME, coding assistance, payment advocacy, licensure answers, and preferred vendor discounts [citation:10].
FMA's legislative advocacy is a core function. The association has successfully defeated scope-of-practice expansions by acupuncturists, chiropractors, psychiatric nurses, CRNAs, and naturopaths [citation:3][citation:7].
Key Advocacy Areas:
Scope of Practice Defense — FMA battles numerous bills each session seeking to expand allied health providers' scope, protecting physician-led care [citation:3].
Malpractice Reform — FMA secured a veto of a wrongful death bill that would have expanded noneconomic damages, a major win for physicians [citation:12].
Patient Safety — Supported the "Emily Adkins Protection Act" requiring hospitals to screen for and treat venous thromboembolisms [citation:3].
Stem Cell Therapy Regulation — FMA was extensively involved in crafting legislation balancing patient protection with physician regulation [citation:3].
Medicaid Reimbursement — Secured a state-directed study to ensure Medicaid rate increases for pediatric care reach physicians [citation:12].
FMA is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians [citation:1]. Members receive Florida state-mandated CME courses free or at member discounts, plus access to 60+ free and discounted online CME courses available 24/7 [citation:10].
2026 Annual Meeting CME: The FMA Annual Meeting (July 31–Aug. 2, 2026, Orlando) offers 13 CME credits through in-person and livestream attendance. This includes 7 hours of mandatory topics for Florida-licensed MDs and DOs (free for members), plus new courses on women's health (3 credits) and men's health [citation:1].
FMA members can save up to $750 on 13 total CME credits, with access to 100+ free and discounted courses for over $3,000 in overall savings [citation:1].
The 2026 FMA Annual Meeting will be held July 31–August 2, 2026 at the Hilton Orlando [citation:1][citation:8]. The event is a full weekend of CME, networking, and family activities. The House of Delegates meets to debate and vote on policy resolutions, and the David A. Paulus, MD Poster Symposium showcases research by resident and student physicians [citation:13].
Registration includes access to recordings through Aug. 31, 2026, with CME credits reported to CE Broker on your behalf [citation:1].
Format: FMA offers a hybrid mix. The Annual Meeting is in-person in Orlando with livestream CME tracks available. Online CME catalog courses are available 24/7 virtually [citation:1][citation:10].
Audience: FMA serves practicing physicians, residents, fellows, medical students, and physician assistants. Residents and fellows in Florida-based programs receive complimentary membership, and the House of Delegates includes resident and student representation [citation:2][citation:13].
Website: For membership, advocacy, CME, or general inquiries, visit flmedical.org.