AAFP has resources to strengthen your chapter, your chapter leadership team, and your personal leadership skills. We invite you to take advantage of these resources, most of which are complementary. Documents such as the Chapter Leadership Guidebook can be copied and modified to meet the specific needs of your chapter.
Chapter Leader Resources
Annual Leadership Forum
-- Gain the knowledge and skills necessary to meet the challenges of leadership.
AAFP Directory of Resources for Chapters (Members Only) -- Discover options and determine who to contact in this directory.
(32-page PDF file; About PDFs)
(32-page PDF file; About PDFs)
Chapter Leadership Guidebook
-- Download PDFs or Word documents of the Guidebook of information essential for those in chapter leadership positions.
Chapter Assistance Program (CHAP) (Members Only) -- Learn about CHAP and download a PDF of the Chapter Operations Guidelines Self-Directed Instrument to review your chapter's operational status.
(25-page PDF file; About PDFs)
(25-page PDF file; About PDFs)
AAFP Calendar for Constituent Chapters -- Access the current calendar of deadlines for chapters, meeting dates to facilitate your planning, and AAFP holiday dates.
(5-page PDF file; About PDFs)
(5-page PDF file; About PDFs)
AAFP Awards for Chapter Staff
-- Learn about recognition for exceptional service and tenure.
HealthLandscape
-- Create and customize maps of primary care data specific to your advocacy needs.
Leadership Reading List -- Access a suggested list of leadership books, some of which have been reviewed by other chapter leaders.
(14-page PDF file; About PDFs)
(14-page PDF file; About PDFs)
Chapter GEM$
-- Read about GEM$ suggested by your peers and learn how to submit the tips and ideas that have worked for your chapter.
Chapter Leader Feedback
-- Find out what other chapter leaders had to say about their experiences as chapter leaders, and read what advice they have to give new leaders.
AAFP Online Resources
-- Access a list of AAFP online resources specifically geared toward chapter leaders.
Feedback
-- Got a question? Need more information? Contact us and tell us what we can do to help you.









