• Benefits for New Physicians

    You’ll Go Far.
    Go Farther with the AAFP.

    You’re finally a full-fledged physician. While you learn the ropes, keep a partner at your side—now and through every stage of your career.

    Make that partner the AAFP. Our membership organization is here to offer services and support you can’t get anywhere else. When you join, you’ll gain member benefits that:

    • Build and sustain your practice
    • Support patient care strategies
    • Connect with like-minded peers
    • Strengthen family medicine at the legislative level
    • Advance your career and the specialty of family medicine
    • And much more

    New Physician Savings

    Save on a variety of member-only lifelong learning and self-assessment resources.

    Family Medicine Experience (FMX)
    AAFP’s premier event for family medicine.

    In-person CME
    Offered in a variety of locations throughout the year, our live CME features up-to-date, evidence-based sessions. Network with colleagues and gain practical know-how you can apply directly to your practice—all in just a few days.

    Livestream CME
    The same excellent content, expert faculty, and immersive experience as an in-person course with the added convenience of working around your busy schedule.  

    On Demand CME
    Learn what, when, and where you want with AAFP's home for online learning. Choose from trending topics, new releases, and member-exclusive CME.

    Subscriptions
    Includes the monthly editions of FP Essentials, focused on new diagnostic methods, treatments, and guidelines.

    Family Medicine Certification CME
    The AAFP offers options to help you fulfill your ABFM certification, such as the AAFP Family Medicine Board Review Self-Study. Choose your topic and your format.


    Discounts are available for physicians in their first seven years of practice and/or resident members. Savings are based on the percentage of nonmember price.