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Opioid Use Disorder Livestream, May 24-25. FREE! PCSS Waiver Training, May 23. Learn how to implement a patient-centered approach to diagnose and provide treatment for individuals with opioid use disorder. You’ll focus on skills you can immediately put into practice.

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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
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
- Helping Medical Students Match

Get hands-on experience and make powerful connections in family medicine at National Conference, July 28–30 in Kansas City. Attend workshops and programming designed for your future. Early bird savings end June 17.

Events

May Events
- Chief Resident Leadership Development Program
- Care of Cardiovascular Conditions Livestream
- Rural Health Livestream
- State Legislative Conference
- Family Medicine Advocacy Summit (FMAS)
- Opioid Use Disorder Workshop Livestream
June Events
- Family Medicine Update
- Women's Health Livestream
July Events
- Direct Primary Care Summit
- ALSO Instructor Course
- ALSO Provider Course
- Family-Centered Pregnancy Care
- National Conference for Family Medicine Residents & Medical Students
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AAFP Exhibitor Opportunities

Women's Health CME Livestream, June 21-24. Learn strategies to identify the risks and appropriately counsel patients about medical problems that may manifest differently, or more frequently, both physically and mentally, in women.

Membership

Use the AAFP's new member directory to connect with colleagues. Search by location, residency program, and more. Privacy settings put you in control of what information, if any, you want to share with others.

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Advocacy

Join your colleagues at the Family Medicine Advocacy Summit, May 22-24 in Washington, DC. Family Medicine Needs Your Voice.

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.

Before You Travel Abroad

Note: Use the following information at your own discretion. The AAFP provides this list for information only, not as an endorsement.

Collect country-specific information about the following before your trip:

Travel alerts, warnings or notices
International travel safety information
International financial scams
How to register at the U.S. embassy or consulate
How to find emergency assistance for American citizens abroad
Applicable family and children’s issues
Applicable international travel health issues:
Vaccinations you need to have
Regional disease information
How to ensure safe food and water
Tips for planning a healthy trip in that area
How to seek health care abroad

Where to look

The following agencies and organizations may be able to help you prepare for your trip:

U.S. Department of State
U.S. Department of State Emergency Assistance, call: (888) 407-4747 or (202) 501-4444 (from overseas)
U.S. Embassy where you are traveling
U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
The World FactBook from the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention or call: 800-CDC-INFO
World Health Organization (WHO)
- WHO Regional Offices
familydoctor.org, the AAFP's patient education web site

Medical Evacuation and Travel Insurance Services

Crisis Management and Non-medical Evacuation

Gallagher Charitable International Insurance Services provides crisis management and evacuation for non-medical events such as natural disasters, political upheaval and terrorist activity for persons traveling abroad.

Contact Information:

Telephone: (803) 758-1400
Toll-free: (800) 922-8438
Fax: (803) 252-1988

Pre-Travel Training Recommendations for ProgramsGet ideas on what to include in your pre-travel training and orientation programs. LEARN MORE

Guidelines for the Use of Sensitive MaterialsIt is important to take specific considerations into account before using photos, videos, medical histories or other information about individuals in any presentations, publications or on-line posts.LEARN MORE

Volunteering Abroad: Before You Travel

Before You Travel Abroad

Collect country-specific information about the following before your trip:

Where to look

Medical Evacuation and Travel Insurance Services

Crisis Management and Non-medical Evacuation