Research

Annals of Family Medicine -- A peer-reviewed clinical research journal dedicated to advancing knowledge essential to understanding and improving health and primary care.

FMResearch.org -- A collaborative site developed by the Academic Family Medicine Organizations (AFMO) to promote family medicine research by providing information on funding, training, awards, meetings, databases and more.

Funding Sources -- Links to family medicine research funding, grants and training opportunities through governmental agencies and other organizations for beginning, mid-level and senior researchers.

Robert Graham Center -- Learn about the internship program on health policy offered to young researchers. The Robert Graham Center is responsible for research and analysis to inform the deliberations of the Academy in its public policy work and to provide a family medicine perspective to policy deliberations in Washington, DC.

Lists, Links, Grant Writing & Research Resources -- Access a wide variety of research information from easy-to-use search engines to tips on grant writing.

National Research Network -- The AAFP National Research Network conducts, supports and promotes primary care research in practice-based settings.

North American Primary Care Research Group (NAPCRG) -- Read the responses to frequently asked questions about family medicine research for medical students and residents. NAPCRG is a multidisciplinary organization for primary care researchers.
(1-page PDF file; About PDFs)

Recommended Curriculum Guidelines -- Review the guidelines for research and scholarly activity endorsed by the AAFP and developed in cooperation with the Association of Departments of Family Medicine, Association of Family Medicine Residency Directors and Society of Teachers of Family Medicine.
(2-page PDF file; About PDFs)

Resident & Student Awards and Recognition -- Opportunities for research awards, poster presentations, scholarships and more.

Training -- Research training, funding and fellowship opportunities through governmental agencies and other organizations for beginning, mid-level and senior researchers.