AFP Photo Contest Winners
The American Family Physician (AFP) photo competition encourages students and residents to share their stories through photographs about how they use the AFP journal. Photos could feature individuals or groups, ordinary or extraordinary locations, and have a humorous or serious tone.
Past Winners
2024 Winner
Photographer Deanna Chea. Featuring Oscar Toro, third-year medical students
Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine, UNLV, Las Vegas, Nevada
“Diving into the depths of medical knowledge - where every new discovery in AFP makes a splash!”
Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine, UNLV, Las Vegas, Nevada
“Diving into the depths of medical knowledge - where every new discovery in AFP makes a splash!”
2024 Winner
Otito Odiakosa, MD, MSHCM, third-year resident
Adventist Health Tulare, Tulare, California
“AFP journal—teaching us the right way to POCUS Dr. Maddela's patella amid residency chaos!”
Adventist Health Tulare, Tulare, California
“AFP journal—teaching us the right way to POCUS Dr. Maddela's patella amid residency chaos!”
Honorable Mention
Vanora D’Sa, MD, MPH, third-year resident
Family Medicine Residency, Larkin PSC, Hieleah, Fla.
“Doctor and DOGtor reading the AFP journal on dog and cat bites. We love that AFP keeps us updated on the latest research and updates in family medicine.”
Family Medicine Residency, Larkin PSC, Hieleah, Fla.
“Doctor and DOGtor reading the AFP journal on dog and cat bites. We love that AFP keeps us updated on the latest research and updates in family medicine.”
Honorable Mention
Carlie Hoffman, DO, second-year resident
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pa.
“Tummy time buddies: She's working on her strength, while I'm staying up to date with AFP during maternity leave!”
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pa.
“Tummy time buddies: She's working on her strength, while I'm staying up to date with AFP during maternity leave!”
Honorable Mention
Haleh Matinrad, third-year medical student
Saint Louis University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Mo.
“Reaching new heights, on the wall and in my knowledge with my AFP journal in hand.”
Saint Louis University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Mo.
“Reaching new heights, on the wall and in my knowledge with my AFP journal in hand.”
Honorable Mention
Pravin Matthew, MD, third-year resident
Family Medicine Residency Program, Hunterdon Health, Flemington, N.J.
“It's trivia time! A glimpse into our monthly AFP Jeopardy game to keep up with the latest in family medicine. Who will hit their buzzer first?”
Family Medicine Residency Program, Hunterdon Health, Flemington, N.J.
“It's trivia time! A glimpse into our monthly AFP Jeopardy game to keep up with the latest in family medicine. Who will hit their buzzer first?”
Honorable Mention
Laura Vives, MD, second-year resident
Northwest Health Porter, Indiana
“THIS is Journal Club Jeopardy! At Northwest Health Porter Family Medicine Residency, evidence-based medicine is in the form of a question!”
Northwest Health Porter, Indiana
“THIS is Journal Club Jeopardy! At Northwest Health Porter Family Medicine Residency, evidence-based medicine is in the form of a question!”
2023 Winner
Arielle Schecter, MD, second-year resident
University of California San Diego, San Diego, Calif.
“A San Diego Sunday afternoon: sunshine, succulents, tacos, and evidence-based medical learning with friends and family. Greetings from UCSD!”
University of California San Diego, San Diego, Calif.
“A San Diego Sunday afternoon: sunshine, succulents, tacos, and evidence-based medical learning with friends and family. Greetings from UCSD!”
2023 Winner
Ana Martinez, fourth-year student
University of Houston Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine, Houston, Tex.
“Getting ready for sports physicals with our awesome Family Medicine docs means staying up to date with the latest and the greatest thanks to our handy dandy AFP journal.”
University of Houston Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine, Houston, Tex.
“Getting ready for sports physicals with our awesome Family Medicine docs means staying up to date with the latest and the greatest thanks to our handy dandy AFP journal.”
Honorable Mention
Mariam Dundu, MD, first-year resident
Geisinger Lewistown Rural Family Medicine Residency, Lewiston, Pa.
“AFP journals are a must-have in my residency survival kit. When caffeine fails, KNOWLEDGE remains my source of POWER. 'No coffee, just AFP journals, please!'"
Geisinger Lewistown Rural Family Medicine Residency, Lewiston, Pa.
“AFP journals are a must-have in my residency survival kit. When caffeine fails, KNOWLEDGE remains my source of POWER. 'No coffee, just AFP journals, please!'"
Honorable Mention
Jake Roush, third-year student
Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Ivins, Ut.
“Teaching the next generation of family physicians with the AFP journal! This future family doc is learning how to evaluate other kids with a limp!”
Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Ivins, Ut.
“Teaching the next generation of family physicians with the AFP journal! This future family doc is learning how to evaluate other kids with a limp!”
2022 Winner
Erica Jolly, MD, second-year resident
Prisma Health Greer Memorial Hospital Family Medicine Residency Program, Greer, S.C.
"What better way to celebrate Halloween than by sharing some AFPknowledge with our spooky skeleton friends? The Prisma Health Family Medicine Residency in Greer, S.C., loves to use the AFP journal articles to keep us up to date on the latest family medicine news!"
Prisma Health Greer Memorial Hospital Family Medicine Residency Program, Greer, S.C.
"What better way to celebrate Halloween than by sharing some AFPknowledge with our spooky skeleton friends? The Prisma Health Family Medicine Residency in Greer, S.C., loves to use the AFP journal articles to keep us up to date on the latest family medicine news!"
2022 Winner
Samantha Hicks, second-year medical student
Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Fla.
"Food for thought at our College of Medicine picnic! We love being able to ‘ketchup’ on AFP news together and ‘relish’ the day."
Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Fla.
"Food for thought at our College of Medicine picnic! We love being able to ‘ketchup’ on AFP news together and ‘relish’ the day."
Honorable Mention
Michael Harding, MD, third-year resident
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Md.
I call it ‘Putting the Family in Family Medicine.’ I am seen pictured with my 4 year-old son, Charlie. Reading AFP is my way of staying on top of clinical knowledge while maintaining the flexibility required for work-life balance. Also, my two sons love the Photo Quiz and always ask to see it when new issues arrive. It’s never too early to start learning about the way our bodies work!”
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Md.
I call it ‘Putting the Family in Family Medicine.’ I am seen pictured with my 4 year-old son, Charlie. Reading AFP is my way of staying on top of clinical knowledge while maintaining the flexibility required for work-life balance. Also, my two sons love the Photo Quiz and always ask to see it when new issues arrive. It’s never too early to start learning about the way our bodies work!”
Honorable Mention
Julia Brown, MD, third-year resident
Riverside Family Medicine, Newport News, Va.
“Schultz and I are always looking forward to the AFP’s latest women’s health updates.”
Riverside Family Medicine, Newport News, Va.
“Schultz and I are always looking forward to the AFP’s latest women’s health updates.”
2021 Winner
Mikita Patel, MD, second-year resident
Mclaren Oakland Family Medicine Residency program, Pontiac, Mich.
"Stepping up our knowledge together with our AFP journals!"
Mclaren Oakland Family Medicine Residency program, Pontiac, Mich.
"Stepping up our knowledge together with our AFP journals!"
2021 Winner
Alison Nesbitt, DO, first-year resident
Beaumont Wayne Family Medicine Residency program, Detroit, Mich.
"AFP: American Family Pawsician — review of the latest and greatest in family medicine with dogtor doodle."
Beaumont Wayne Family Medicine Residency program, Detroit, Mich.
"AFP: American Family Pawsician — review of the latest and greatest in family medicine with dogtor doodle."
2021 Winner
Zoe Gordon, MD, MPH, fourth-year resident
Greater Lawrence Family Medicine Residency program, Lawrence, Mass.
"Each month, Greater Lawrence Family Medicine Residents, Faculty, and Alumni gather virtually to discuss the most recent AFP articles. It has been a wonderful way to connect with each other, especially during COVID-19."
Greater Lawrence Family Medicine Residency program, Lawrence, Mass.
"Each month, Greater Lawrence Family Medicine Residents, Faculty, and Alumni gather virtually to discuss the most recent AFP articles. It has been a wonderful way to connect with each other, especially during COVID-19."
Honorable Mention
Osinachi Ajaero, MD, MPH, third-year resident
McLaren Oakland Family Medicine Resident program, Pontiac, Mich.
"Reading my AFP journal in tranquility."
McLaren Oakland Family Medicine Resident program, Pontiac, Mich.
"Reading my AFP journal in tranquility."
Honorable Mention
Whitney Fron, DO, first-year resident
McLaren Oakland Family Medicine Residency program, Pontiac, Mich.
"No need to worry about ‘froggy’ intern brain when I’ve got my ‘ribbiting’ AFP!"
McLaren Oakland Family Medicine Residency program, Pontiac, Mich.
"No need to worry about ‘froggy’ intern brain when I’ve got my ‘ribbiting’ AFP!"
Honorable Mention
Nashita Molla
Great Lakes Bay Health, Saginaw, Mich.
“As a new Family Medicine physician, I want to stay as up to date as possible and the AAFP journals allow me to do just that with easy to read, relevant articles. They are an excellent travel companion, even in the Swiss Alps!”
Great Lakes Bay Health, Saginaw, Mich.
“As a new Family Medicine physician, I want to stay as up to date as possible and the AAFP journals allow me to do just that with easy to read, relevant articles. They are an excellent travel companion, even in the Swiss Alps!”
Honorable Mention
Takuma Iwai
University of Central Florida College of Medicine
"KNIGHTS use AFP too!!! The KNIGHTS (Keeping Neighbors In Good Health Through Service) clinic is a student-run free clinic coordinated by medical students from the University of Central Florida College of Medicine. Here at our clinic, we stay up to date by holding regular discussions guided by articles from AFP! Thank you, AFP for all that you do! You're helping us KNIGHTS charge on and provide the best care to our patients!!!
University of Central Florida College of Medicine
"KNIGHTS use AFP too!!! The KNIGHTS (Keeping Neighbors In Good Health Through Service) clinic is a student-run free clinic coordinated by medical students from the University of Central Florida College of Medicine. Here at our clinic, we stay up to date by holding regular discussions guided by articles from AFP! Thank you, AFP for all that you do! You're helping us KNIGHTS charge on and provide the best care to our patients!!!
Honorable Mention
Aaron Suzuka, third-year resident
Stanford-O'Connor Family Medicine Residency
"Toilet Training with AFP. Almost got the hang of it! Being a life-long learner means staying up-to-date on recommendations, synthesizing that information, and putting it into practice! All three steps are demonstrated above. I use AFP to learn how to take better care of my patients and to grow as a physician. Tips and tricks are applicable on both a professional and personal level."
Stanford-O'Connor Family Medicine Residency
"Toilet Training with AFP. Almost got the hang of it! Being a life-long learner means staying up-to-date on recommendations, synthesizing that information, and putting it into practice! All three steps are demonstrated above. I use AFP to learn how to take better care of my patients and to grow as a physician. Tips and tricks are applicable on both a professional and personal level."
Honorable Mention
Mohammad Pourmandi, first-year resident
McLaren Oakland Family Medicine, Pontiac, Mich.
"AFP journal issues are the stepping stones to my future!"
McLaren Oakland Family Medicine, Pontiac, Mich.
"AFP journal issues are the stepping stones to my future!"
2021 Winner
"Stepping up our knowledge together with our AFP journals!"
Mikita Patel, MD, second-year resident at the Mclaren Oakland Family Medicine Residency program, Pontiac, Mich
"AFP: American Family Pawsician — review of the latest and greatest in family medicine with dogtor doodle."
Alison Nesbitt, DO, first-year resident at the Beaumont Wayne Family Medicine Residency program, Detroit, Mich.
Zoe Gordon, MD, MPH, fourth-year resident at the Greater Lawrence Family Medicine Residency program, Lawrence, Mass.
"Each month, Greater Lawrence Family Medicine Residents, Faculty, and Alumni gather virtually to discuss the most recent AFP articles. It has been a wonderful way to connect with each other, especially during COVID-19. These monthly discussions have also connected Family Physicians across the country – from California to Boston!"
"Reading my AFP journal in tranquility."
Osinachi Ajaero, MD, MPH, third-year resident, McLaren Oakland Family Medicine Resident program, Pontiac, Mich.
2021 Honorable Mention "Reading my AFP journal in tranquility."
Osinachi Ajaero, MD, MPH,
third-year resident, McLaren Oakland Family Medicine Resident program, Pontiac, Mich.
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