• Black History Month

    Each February, the AAFP celebrates Black History Month. Throughout this month, we'll celebrate the accomplishments of Black AAFP members working to improve health outcomes for all communities. We'll also highlight AAFP.org and external resources for family physicians and patients regarding minority health, health equity and social determinants of health to equip members with practical tools and information.


    Member Voices

    Family medicine resident and AAFP Foundation Emerging Leader Institute Scholar Dr. Priscilla Auguste talks about what Black History Month means to her as a family physician and the importance of diversity in the physician workforce.

     


    AAFP member Dr. David Hicks talks about what Black History Month means to him as a family physician and the importance of diversity in medicine.

    Honoring Black Americans’ Contributions to Medicine

    Learn about the significant achievements and contributions Black Americans have made to the practice of medicine. While the following timeline isn't complete, it serves as a point of reference for the ways Black Americans have advanced the science and art of healing in the United States. 

    New Physician Is Ready to Lead, Represent Peers Nationally

    Robert Assibey, M.D., had never been to the AAFP’s National Conference of Constituency Leaders before attending last April’s event in Kansas City, Mo. That didn’t stop him from throwing his hat into the ring at NCCL, where several national leadership roles are determined.

    DEI Commission Chair: Bottom Line is Improving Care and Health

    AAFP News talked with former Academy President and current DEI Commission Chair Ada Stewart, M.D., FAAFP,  and commission member Adena Hicks, M.A., M.P.H., M.D., about the Commission’s accomplishments and importance, and to clarify misconceptions about DEI.


    Discover the EveryONE Project

    The EveryONE Project, part of the AAFP's Center for Diversity and Health Equity, offers education and resources to help you advocate for health equity, promote workforce diversity, and collaborate with other disciplines and organizations to reduce harmful health disparities.