Independent Solo/Small Group Practice Member Interest Group

Established: July 2014

The Independent Solo/Small Group Practice Member Interest Group (MIG) represents the interests of AAFP members who practice in independent solo and small group practices. You’ll advocate for policies that enable independent solo and small group practices to deliver the highest quality of care while remaining financially viable.

Who can join this MIG

Participation is open to any AAFP member interested in or seeking to learn more about independent solo and small group practices.

Independent Solo/Small Group Practice MIG objectives

Represent the interests of American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) members who practice in independent solo and small group practices
Serve as a resource for physicians interested in starting an independent solo or small group practice
Promote discussion and communication within the AAFP of issues relevant to independent solo and small group practices
Advocate policies that enable independent solo and small group practices to deliver the highest quality of care while remaining financially viable
Foster leadership skills among independent solo and small group physicians so they can better serve as a resource of expertise for the AAFP
Assist the AAFP in membership recruitment and retention of family physicians who practice in independent solo or small group practices.

Long-term MIG goals

Establish communication between AAFP members, leadership, and all levels of organization within the AAFP to ensure input and feedback on issues and activities related to independent solo and small group practice
Be a resource for medical students, family medicine residents, and AAFP members interested in establishing an independent solo or small group practice
Contribute to planning program content for the annual AAFP Assembly that is relevant to members who are interested in or practice in independent solo and small group practices
Provide opportunities for collaboration among AAFP members who are in independent solo or small group practices, as well as collaboration with other medical organizations whose members support and promote independent solo and small group practices
Be a resource for AAFP leadership to identify leadership needs and develop leadership skills in members of the AAFP who are in independent solo and small group practices

MIG officers

Chair: WM MacMillan Rodney, MD, FAAFP
Vice Chair: Philip Sutherland, MD, FAAFP
Overseen By: Commission on Quality and Practice