AAFP awards, scholarships and fellowships
Recognition for your hard work and dedication to family medicine.
Be inspired by outstanding work that advances family and nominate a peer who deserves recognition for contributions that we can all learn from.
With so many exceptional members dedicated to making our communities healthier, there’s an abundance of work to celebrate.
Help recognize the achievements of our incredible student, resident and physician members, plus chapter staff and family physician leaders.
Awards for family physicians, advocates and teachers
We honor practicing physicians with awards that recognize a strong commitment to the specialty of family medicine.
Meet recent honorees and nominate an outstanding peer:
Robert Graham Family Physician Executive Award
Recognizing contributions that advance excellence in health care and demonstrate how family physicians improve the health of the nation
AAFP Humanitarian Award
Recognizing extraordinary and enduring humanitarian work in the United States or abroad
AAFP Public Health Award
Recognizing important contributions that improve the health of the public at the national, state or local level
Exemplary Teaching Award for Medical Education
Recognizing outstanding teaching skills and innovation in their curriculum and tactics
John G. Walsh Award for Lifetime Contributions to Family Medicine
Recognizing dedication and effective leadership that have advanced family medicine
Thomas W. Johnson Award for Career Contributions to Family Medicine Education
Recognizing contributions to family medicine in undergraduate, graduate and continuing education
Nikitas J. Zervanos Outstanding Program Director Award
Recognizing leadership, advancement of family medicine, student and resident mentorship, and community service
AAFP Award for Distinguished and Meritorious Service to Family Medicine
Recognizing long-time dedication to furthering the AAFP’s objectives and the specialty of family medicine
Awards for residents
This is our chance to celebrate outstanding achievements for resident members.
Meet residents who have been recognized with awards and see how to nominate someone—maybe yourself!—for exemplary work:
AAFP Award for Excellence in Graduate Medical Education
Recognizing exemplary patient care, leadership, community involvement and collaboration with colleagues
AAFP Foundation Family Medicine Cares Resident Service Award
An award to fund residents’ projects that enhance family medicine services, address disparities and make a lasting impact
Awards for medical students
We’re always excited to acknowledge innovative work led by students.
Meet some of our remarkable medical student members and nominate an inspiring future family physician:
FMIG Program of Excellence Award
Recognizing outstanding family medicine interest groups that promote interest in family medicine at their medical schools and in their communities
Family Medicine Leads FUTURE scholarships
Providing financial support for medical students to attend the AAFP’s FUTURE conference
ePoster awards
Honoring exceptional research and scholarly work presented by medical students at the AAFP Family Medicine Experience
Recent winners
2025 Thomas W. Johnson Award for Career Contributions to Family Medicine Education
William Schwab, MD
2025 Humanitarian Award
Scott Kellermann, MD, MPH&TM
2025 Public Health Award
Arvind Goyal, MD, MPH, MBA, CPE, FAAFP, FACPM
2025 Exemplary Teaching Award for Medical Education
Corey Lyon, DO
2025 Award for Distinguished and Meritorious Service to Family Medicine
Valerie J. Gilchrist, MD; Roxanne Kuns; Kent Moore; Bruce LeClair, MD, MPH, FAAFP; Gerry Stover
2024 John G. Walsh Award for Lifetime Contributions to Family Medicine
Daniel Van Durme, MD, MPH
2024 Robert Graham Family Physician Executive Award
Christopher Crow, MD, MBA
Additional recognitions
Fellowships
AAFP Degree of Fellow
Recognizing service to family medicine, advancement of health care, medical education and research
AAFP Vaccine Science Fellowship
A yearlong deep dive into vaccine science and policy
Global health fellowships
Supporting international efforts
Scholarships
FUTURE conference scholarships
Assistance for medical students and residents attending the national conference for the future of family medicine
Family Medicine Advocacy Summit scholarships
Funding for medical students and residents to champion family medicine in Washington, DC
Don’t miss out! AAFP Foundation grants and awards
The AAFP Foundation has more information about grants and awards available for students, residents and physicians, including scholarships.
Learn more