The Value of AAFP Membership
for Family Physicians

Membership gives you an advantage at every stage of your family medicine career.

Family medicine is everything to us. That makes the AAFP the right partner to provide what you need to thrive in your training, practice, and career.

An AAFP membership is an investment that offers you:

trusted education with CME to meet your professional requirements and build your confidence
a clear voice in advocacy efforts to ensure family medicine is represented in important decisions
leadership development opportunities that expose you to decision-making processes and engage you in moving family medicine forward
career tools that help you find the best employment opportunities, negotiate contracts, and get paid fairly
a tight-knit community of peers you can lean into for support

And there's more. Explore all the ways an AAFP membership helps you throughout your career.

Medical Students

Whether family medicine is your calling, or you’re still exploring specialties, the AAFP supports you as you’re making important decisions in med school.

Plan for your future using our resources.

The AAFP Residency Program Directory makes it easy to find and learn more about specific programs
FUTURE 2025 invites you to meet with family medicine residency programs and enjoy education topics in
Match and interview guides walk you through every step of the process to reduce your stress

Prep for your certification exams with our clinical content.

QBank of over 1,300 Board-style questions can help you effectively prepare
The AAFP app is easy to use on the go

Develop your leadership skills and focus on your well-being.

Let our community support you during your journey.

Family Medicine Residents

You’re living family medicine every day in your residency program. The AAFP offers you practical tools and advice in your journey as a family medicine resident physician.

Use our clinical content to prepare for your ITE and Board certification exams.

Our bank of over 1,300 Board Review questions can help you test your knowledge when it’s convenient for you.
Expert-led education offered in multiple formats give you insights beyond practice tests

Meet fellow residents, engage with established family physicians, and build a network by getting involved in:

You gain access to career tools built just for family medicine needs.

Contract negotiation guidance
The Family Medicine Career Benchmark Dashboard offers salary and other comparisons
The AAFP Fellowship directory

Gain skills and apply for opportunities that support your career growth and well-being.

New Practicing Family Physicians

Your career is taking off. An AAFP membership includes clinical guidance and practice tools, plus a community of peers who are experiencing the same thing.

Learn the business side of medicine and keep your clinical skills up to date.

Set your career trajectory through opportunities and resources.

Make new connections as you transition from your residency into active practice.

Add your voice to our advocacy efforts for your specialty and patients.

Established Family Physician

As you grow your capabilities in family medicine, you won’t find another organization that is more dedicated to serving your evolving professional needs.

Find ways to ease your admin burden and manage your well-being.

Look to the AAFP to help maintain certifications and polish your skills.

Make the most of the work you do.

Turn here for career tips, tools and advice.

Continually enhance and develop your practice.

Later Career and Retiring Family Physicians

As you explore your professional transition, stay current and engaged in your specialty—with help from the AAFP.