April 2026

 

5. Engage in rapid-fire trainings that teach you how to handle media, lawmakers,   and misinformation - like a pro.

4. You’ll leave with a real, actionable 90-day advocacy plan (not just good         intentions).

3. Build skills to use your voice when it matters most (because it will matter).

2. Be part of a movement defending science, patients, and the future of health care.

 

And the number one reason why YOU should attend DFA’s National Leadership Conference: 

 

 

Join us in Washington, DC, June 5-8, 2026, and be part of the movement shaping the future of health care!

Every day, physicians, trainees, and advocates across the country are stepping up, speaking out, organizing, and fighting to put patients over politics. The DFA Founders Awards honor this work and the shared legacy of the National Physicians Alliance and Doctors for America, grounded in the belief that everyone deserves equitable, high-quality, and affordable health care.

 

 

We are proud to recognize outstanding advocates in the following categories:

Do you know someone making a difference, or is that someone you? Nominate yourself or a colleague who is leading with courage, compassion, and impact.

Award recipients will be honored at DFA’s National  Leadership Conference in Washington, DC (June 5-8, 2026), a national gathering of changemakers working to shape the future of health care.

 

Let’s lift up the leaders carrying this legacy forward and making good trouble for patients every day.

Prescription drug shortages in the United States are increasingly affecting patient care and clinical decision-making. This session will equip medical professionals with a practical understanding of the structural, economic, and regulatory drivers behind these shortages.

Participants will review current and emerging federal policy approaches to prevention and response, with a focus on real-world clinical impact. The session will also highlight actionable ways clinicians can engage—through reporting, preparedness, and advocacy—to help strengthen the resilience of the medication supply.

Access to Affordable Care (AAC) - Join the Access to Affordable Care impact area to work on issues like insurance coverage, Medicaid and Medicare protections, and lowering out-of-pocket costs on April 7 at 8 pm ET!

Health Justice and Equity (HJE) - Join the Health Justice & Equity Subcommittees to work on issues of gender-affirming care, reproductive rights, and immigrant health justice on April 26 at 8 pm ET!

Community Health and Prevention (CHP) - Join the Community Health & Prevention Subcommittees to work on issues of substance use disorders, gun violence prevention, and public health on April 20 at 8 pm ET!

FDA Task Force - Join the FDA Task Force to work on issues like drug shortages, medication safety, and accelerated approvals on April 21 at 8pm ET!

Op-Ed Program - Your voice matters, write an op-ed to elevate patient stories, counter misinformation, and help shape the policies that impact care.