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Family Physician

Patient Care
- Clinical Recommendations
- Prevention & Wellness
- Care Resources
- Hot Topics
- EveryONE Project
- National Research Network
- Global Health
FPM (Practice & Career)
- FPM Journal
- Managing Your Practice
- Managing Your Career
- Getting Paid
- Value-based Delivery & Payment Models

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
- Family Medicine Interest Group
- Considering Medical School
- How to Get Into Medical School
- Medical School Programs
- Why Choose Family Medicine
- Career Options
- Lifestyle & Income
- Training Requirements
- Expectations in Medical School
- Deciding on Specialty
- Rotations & Electives
- Finding a Mentor
- Managing Medical School Debt
- Become a Resident: The Match
- Choosing Residency Program
- Prepare Residency Application
- Find Residency Programs
- Family Medicine Match Tool
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
- Resources for Residency Programs
- Residency Program Solutions
- Chief Resident Leadership Development Program
- The Match Results for Family Medicine
Pre-Med & Medical Student Educators
- Pre-Med Advisors
- Medical Student Advisors

Join in the fun with Dr. Glaucomflecken! The ophthalmologist, writer, and comedian shares lessons for using social media and maintaining a sense of humor in medicine in an exclusive livestream replay.

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Events

Skin Conditions and Diseases Livestream, January 26-29, 2022. Advance your dermatological skillset, acquire diagnostic skills for rapid diagnosis of challenging skin problems, and gain experience to confidently conduct procedures in your office.

Membership

Become a Member
- Active Membership
- Resident Membership
- Student Membership
- Chapter Membership
- Transitional Membership
- International Membership
- Life Membership
- Inactive Membership
- Supporting Membership
- Reinstate Membership or Rejoin
- Member Re-election Cycles
- AAFP National Dues Payment Policy
Member Benefits
- Member Value
- Primary +
- AAFP Mobile App
- AAFP Insurance Program
- Awards for Family Physicians
- Awards for Students & Residents
- Awards for Family Medicine Champions
- AAFP Member Advantage
Member Welcome Center
- Resident Member Welcome Center
- Update Your Profile
- How to Earn CME
- How to Report Your CME
- AAFP Leadership Opportunities
- AAFP Degree of Fellow
- Make an Impact
- Read the Latest
Key AAFP Initiatives
AAFP Membership FAQ
You Belong in the AAFP
Pay Dues
Connect With Your Peers
- Member Constituencies and Forums
- Member Interest Groups

As an AAFP member, you'll have access to an expansive collection of valuable resources that will help you along your medical journey—whether you're a student, a family medicine resident, or a practicing family physician.

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Advocacy

Working for You: Advocacy Wins
Speak Out & Fight for Family Medicine
By Topic: Health Care Coverage
- Affordable Care Act (ACA)
- Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
- Medicaid Coverage
- Medicare Coverage
By Topic: Health Care Delivery
- Accountable Care Organizations
- End-of-Life Care
- Medical Home
By Topic: Health Information Technology
- Electronic Health Records
- Telehealth & Telemedicine
By Topic: Navigating Legal Issues
- Administrative Simplification
- Antitrust/Collective Negotiation
- Medical Liability
- Patient Privacy (HIPAA)
- Transparency
By Topic: Physician Payment
- Alternative Payment Models
- Direct Primary Care
- Medicaid Physician Payment
- Medicare Physician Payment
- Medicare Physician Fee Schedule
By Topic: Physician Workforce
- Graduate Medical Education
- Scope of Practice
- Medical Student Debt
- Title VII
By Topic: Prevention & Public Health
- Environmental Concerns in Public Health
- Health Equity
- Injury Prevention & Violence
- Obesity Prevention & Treatment
- Preventive Health
- Prescription Drug Issues
- Tobacco & Nicotine Use
- Vaccines & Immunizations
- Women's Health
By Topic: Primary Care Research
FamMedPAC
- FamMedPAC (AAFP Members Only)
- Donate to Support FamMedPAC (AAFP Members Only)
- FamMedPAC FAQ (AAFP Members Only)
- FamMedPAC Board of Directors (AAFP Members Only)
AAFP Key Contacts Program
AAFP Grassroots Advocacy
- Congress 101
- Lobbying 101
FMAN: Family Medicine Action Network
- Advocacy Conferences
State Advocacy Efforts
Congressional Legislative Bill Tracker
State Legislative Bill Tracker
AAFP Primary Care Caucus

Stay dialed in on the fight for family medicine.

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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.

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New & Noteworthy

COVID Vaccines Approved for Kids

The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is safe and effective for children ages 5-11 and can reduce the disease’s impact.

Value-based Care

Learn four key skills that will help you succeed and five pitfalls you’ll want to avoid.

FMX On Demand

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See Yourself HereApply knowledge, insights, and tools that support patient and practice care throughout your family physician career.

Advocate for Family MedicineProtect and promote family medicine through actions and opportunities at state and federal levels.

Advancing Your Specialty

CME

Patient care can change rapidly. Serve your patients better by staying on top of what's affecting their community and your industry with AAFP CME opportunities.

Journals

Get the facts and learn something new with peer-reviewed articles and findings in the American Family Physician, FPM and Annals of Family Medicine journals.

Clinical Recommendations

Delivering the best care to your patients is what makes your work so personal. Convenient access to recommendations helps you easily find the latest guidelines and implement best practices.

What Does an AAFP Membership Provide?

You're committed to providing quality, cost-effective care, and AAFP is committed to helping you make it happen.

AAFP Affiliates & Partnerships

The AAFP and its affiliate organizations work closely together to advance the specialty of family medicine.