Frequently Asked Questions
What is FPM?
Family Practice Management (FPM) is a peer-reviewed journal published six times a year by the American Academy of Family Physicians. Its mission is to give family physicians the tools and information they need to build better practices and improve patient care.
What is "Digital FPM"?
Digital FPM is an exact replica of the print edition of FPM that is sent to your e-mail box at no cost to you. By signing up for the digital edition and then clicking on the link e-mailed to you by FPM, you’ll be able to open and read FPM while you’re online, or you can download it to your desktop and read the offline version or a pdf. You can turn the pages with the click of a mouse, search the content, or call up the table of contents from any page and jump immediately to articles you’re interested in. Articles include hyperlinks to related content in the digital edition and on the Web. Video and audio illustrations may be included when appropriate.
What is the difference between the FPM web site and Digital FPM?
The FPM Web site functions differently from Digital FPM. Digital FPM is an exact replica of the print edition of FPM, but it is sent electronically to your e-mail box. Think of it as an electronic copy of the print journal. The FPM Web site, which you are now accessing, features the current issue, as well as complete archives of FPM, the FPM Toolbox and FPM’s CME quiz.
Is the FPM web site open to anyone?
Yes, but online access to new issues is restricted to AAFP members and paid subscribers. The content of each issue is made freely available about one year after publication. For access to restricted content, please consider subscribing to the journal or joining the AAFP.
Where can I find information about subscribing to the print edition?
Subscription information is available online or by calling 800-274-2237, ext. 5298. AAFP members can subscribe for a discounted price.
What is an FPM "tool"?
An FPM tool is any form, flow sheet, coding guide, protocol, patient handout, financial calculator or survey (among other things) that FPM publishes to help family physicians improve their practices. All of the FPM tools are available in the FPM Toolbox, which is updated with each issue.
How do I order FPM products?
FPM offers a variety of products, including coding tools, which you can purchase online or by calling 800-944-0000.
Does FPM have an editorial calendar?
No, we do not publish an editorial calendar. However, we do publish an editorial profile as part of our media kit that provides general information about FPM's editorial focus and outlines special issues and noteworthy feature articles that will appear in the coming year.
How do I submit an article to FPM?
For specific information about what types of articles we're interested in, how to submit an article, how we select articles for publication and how our editing process works, see our Authors' Guide.
If I submit an article to FPM, when will I know if it has been accepted and, if accepted, when it will be published?
The time from submission to acceptance or rejection is typically six to eight weeks. Although the time from acceptance to publication can vary, you should expect it to take several months. For more information about this process, see our Authors' Guide.
How do I change the address on my subscription?
To receive your journal at a new address, you must notify us of your change in address at least six weeks in advance to ensure uninterrupted delivery of FPM. E-mail your address change to contactcenter@aafp.org or make the change online.
Can I purchase back issues?
Yes. Prices vary depending on the number of back issues you'd like to order. Get more information about purchasing back issues.
Who should I notify if I experience technical problems on FPM's site?
Please complete our online form and a representative from the AAFP’s technical support staff will get in touch with you to solve the problem.
Can I receive CME credit for reading FPM?
AAFP members and print edition subscribers can complete the CME quiz online to earn CME credit for each issue of FPM. Subscribers also have the option of returning the printed quiz card that is mailed with each issue. Quizzes for the past year are available online.
How do I contact FPM?
To suggest an article topic, submit a letter to the editor, follow up on something you've read in FPM or simply ask a question, contact the editors at fpmedit@aafp.org, or get additional contact information.
