The AAFP has named eight medical school Family Medicine Interest Groups (FMIGs) as 2025 Program of Excellence Award winners for their exemplary efforts generating interest in family medicine. These FMIGs are chosen for their work to promote the specialty of family medicine at their medical schools and in their communities. Additionally, ten medical school FMIGs recieved awards in specific catagories. And one faculty advisor was honored with the Joyce Jeardeau Memorial Award, recognizing their exemplary support of their FMIG. Read the official announcement here.
The winning applications are posted below to facilitate the sharing of best practices and programming ideas among FMIGs nationwide.
Excellence in Community Service
Excellence in Clinical Skills Development
Promoting the Scope of Family Medicine
Rising Star
Excellence in Innovation
Excellence in New Programming
First-Time Applicant
California Health Sciences University-College of Osteopathic Medicine
Excellence in Collaboration
Dr. Adam Shammami, DO is the 2025 Joyce Jeardeau Memorial Faculty Award winner. Dr Shammami is the FMIG Advisor for Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine.