Time to talk with other family physicians about the specialty. Time to look for a great practice. Time to learn more.
That's how we can help. Discover how the AAFP can help you throughout your residency and beyond.
Resident Membership Benefits and Resources
As a resident, you don't have much time.
American Family Physician Subscription
-- The AAFP's award-winning journal gives you the same valuable clinical information that family physicians around the world reference daily. Delivered twice a month, online and in print. Enjoy members-only online access to full journal articles and online quizzes.
Career Planning
-- Looking for a job, or a second opinion before you sign a contract? Wish you knew what you don't know about starting a practice? AAFP member resources can ease the stress of planning your post-residency career.
UpToDate
-- A free trial offer from clinical information resource UpToDate. UpToDate provides physicians with expert answers to clinical questions that arise at the point of care.
ABFM Exam Preparation
-- The AAFP can help you prepare for your ABFM exam with on-site, online and in-home resources tailored to fit you and your schedule.
Economic Opportunities
-- Be recognized for your hard work. Apply for AAFP and AAFP Foundation awards, grants, loans and scholarships.
CME Reporting (Members Only)
-- Third-year resident members: Report the CME you earn starting January 1 of the year you complete residency with this easy online tool. Then when you need it -- for interviews, licensure, credentialing, insurance, or any other reason -- access your record online and e-mail it, or let us know and we'll do it for you.
National Conference of Family Medicine Residents and Medical Students
-- AAFP's annual conference draws family medicine residents and medical students from across the nation. Practice procedures, and attend workshops and dynamic lectures from the nation's leading family physicians. Then add your voice and help shape the policies that drive the AAFP and support family medicine.
Family Practice Management Subscription
-- Third-year AAFP resident members: Get a head start on successfully managing your practice. Read the journal family physicians rely on for up-to-date information on coding, patient scheduling, billing, EHRs, and more.
Member Discounts
-- Check out the great AAFP member discounts and special pricing on products and services for you and your practice.
Residents
Benefits and Resources
Printable Application Form (*PDF file)
Resident Membership Presentation (**PowerPoint file)
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