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Family Medicine Champions are guides along the pathway and process of medical education, providing information, tools, and support to recruit a diverse workforce and champion a positive vision for the future of family medicine. Champions are prepared to dispel myths, clear up misconceptions, advocate for and share the depth and breadth of opportunities within the specialty.
As a foundation of the AAFP’s priority to strengthen pathways to family medicine, the program will prepare individuals to connect with students, and those who support them, to shed light on what it really means to be a family physician.
Connect with your passion, your community, and your purpose and help shape the future of family medicine! This certificate-granting program prepares participants to educate aspiring health care workers about the bright future of family medicine.
Register for this free, self-paced program taking place January – May 2025 to join the next class of Family Medicine Champions. Modules will be offered virtually, with opportunities to engage in discussions and activities.
Family Medicine Champions will receive education and access to an exclusive community of individuals who support and guide students. Participants will be equipped to address misconceptions and uncover the facts about what family medicine is, and the myriad of opportunities available to family doctors. Topics include:
Learn about what AAFP is doing to support students interested in family medicine.
Become a preceptor. U.S. medical schools face a drastic shortage of community preceptors in family medicine. Find a precepting opportunity and mentor the next generation of physicians. Learn how to get started.
Contact your local AAFP Chapter and find out how you can help engage medical students, advocate for policy change, and develop the workforce. Find your chapter.
Get involved in your community. Ask young patients what they want to be, volunteer to speak at a local school or youth club, and search for opportunities to encourage STEM education. The AAFP has slide decks, videos, and other presentation tools to help you talk about family medicine. Find AAFP resources.
Curious about what YOU can do to support the next generation of family physicians?
Contact:
Ashley Bentley, MBA, CAE
Abentley@aafp.org
(913) 906-6367