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CME

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Family Physician

Patient Care
- Clinical Recommendations
- Prevention & Wellness
- Care Resources
- Hot Topics
- EveryONE Project
- National Research Network
- Global Health
FPM (Practice & Career)
- FPM Journal
- Managing Your Practice
- Managing Your Career
- Getting Paid
- Value-based Delivery & Payment Models

Keep up with the latest information on COVID-19 including developments in vaccine efficacy and availability, new variants, and more by visiting the AAFP's COVID-19 vaccine hub.

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Med Student & Resident

Medical Students
- Family Medicine Interest Group
- Considering Medical School
- How to Get Into Medical School
- Medical School Programs
- Why Choose Family Medicine
- Career Options
- Lifestyle & Income
- Training Requirements
- Expectations in Medical School
- Deciding on Specialty
- Rotations & Electives
- Finding a Mentor
- Managing Medical School Debt
- Become a Resident: The Match
- Choosing Residency Program
- Prepare Residency Application
- Find Residency Programs
- Family Medicine Match Tool
Residents
- Preparing for Family Medicine Board Exam
- Career Choices in Family Medicine
- Find Fellowships
- Residency Wrap-up Checklist
- Third-Year Electives During Residency
Residency Directors & Coordinators
Pre-Med & Medical Student Educators
- Pre-Med Advisors
- Medical Student Advisors

Join in the fun with Dr. Glaucomflecken! The ophthalmologist, writer, and comedian shares lessons for using social media and maintaining a sense of humor in medicine in an exclusive livestream replay.

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Events

December Events
- Family Medicine Update with AFP Case Studies Livestream
January Events
- Congress of Delegates Virtual
- Skin Conditions and Diseases Livestream
February Events
- Congress of Delegates
- Musculoskeletal Medicine Livestream
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AAFP Exhibitor Opportunities

Skin Conditions and Diseases Livestream, January 26-29, 2022. Advance your dermatological skillset, acquire diagnostic skills for rapid diagnosis of challenging skin problems, and gain experience to confidently conduct procedures in your office.

Membership

Become a Member
- Active Membership
- Resident Membership
- Student Membership
- Chapter Membership
- Transitional Membership
- International Membership
- Life Membership
- Inactive Membership
- Supporting Membership
- Reinstate Membership or Rejoin
- Member Re-election Cycles
- AAFP National Dues Payment Policy
Member Benefits
- Member Value
- Primary +
- AAFP Mobile App
- AAFP Insurance Program
- Awards for Family Physicians
- Awards for Students & Residents
- Awards for Family Medicine Champions
- AAFP Member Advantage
Member Welcome Center
- Resident Member Welcome Center
- Update Your Profile
- How to Earn CME
- How to Report Your CME
- AAFP Leadership Opportunities
- AAFP Degree of Fellow
- Make an Impact
- Read the Latest
Key AAFP Initiatives
- Administrative Simplification
- AAFP Rural Health Initiative
- Building the Pipeline
- Physician Payment Reform
- New Primary Care Paradigm
AAFP Membership FAQ
You Belong in the AAFP
Pay Dues
Connect With Your Peers
- Member Constituencies and Forums
- Member Interest Groups

As an AAFP member, you'll have access to an expansive collection of valuable resources that will help you along your medical journey—whether you're a student, a family medicine resident, or a practicing family physician.

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Advocacy

Working for You: Advocacy Wins
Speak Out & Fight for Family Medicine
By Topic: Health Care Coverage
By Topic: Health Care Delivery
By Topic: Health Information Technology
- Electronic Health Records
- Telehealth & Telemedicine
By Topic: Navigating Legal Issues
By Topic: Physician Payment
By Topic: Physician Workforce
By Topic: Prevention & Public Health
By Topic: Primary Care Research
FamMedPAC
AAFP Key Contacts Program
AAFP Grassroots Advocacy
- Congress 101
- Lobbying 101
FMAN: Family Medicine Action Network
- Advocacy Conferences
State Advocacy Efforts
Congressional Legislative Bill Tracker
State Legislative Bill Tracker
AAFP Primary Care Caucus

Stay dialed in on the fight for family medicine.

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News

A new report on COVID-19 vaccines from the Kaiser Family Foundation emphasizes the challenges family physicians and other health care professionals are facing as they try to combat misinformation and increase vaccine confidence.

Who is AAFP?Our mission is simple: Strengthen family physicians and the communities they care for. Built on decades of proven representation, leadership, and advocacy, we support our members and the specialty with high standards and dynamic opportunities.

Treating the whole person through family medicine

Building patient-physician relationships on a personal level place family physicians as the cornerstone of health care. Discover how the AAFP and its members promote, support, and advance this vital role in inpatient and community health.

Leadership opportunities

Get involved! Leadership roles are available for members throughout their career in the specialty, from student to family physician.

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Treating the whole person through family medicine

Building patient-physician relationships on a personal level place family physicians as the cornerstone of health care. Discover how the AAFP and its members promote, support, and advance this vital role in inpatient and community health.

Leadership opportunities

Get involved! Leadership roles are available for members throughout their career in the specialty, from student to family physician.

Connect with the AAFP

Strengthen your relationship with the family medicine community.