How to apply for AAFP membership

Guidance you need to apply for AAFP membership for yourself or your residency program or rejoin after a membership lapse.

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Step-by-step membership application guide

Step 1: Create an AAFP account or log in to your existing account

To apply for AAFP membership, you will need an AAFP account. This is free.

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Already have an AAFP account?

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Step 2. Get started on your application

If you're a practicing physician, you may need the following for your application:

  • Medical license number, issuance date and expiration date
  • Credit card information (Note: Membership dues and any contributions won't be charged until your application is approved.)
Begin your application

Step 3. Verify CME credits*

*Only applies to rejoining members

If you were an AAFP member in the past 24 months:

  • Confirm you have 100 CME credits earned during the same time period on file with the AAFP.
  • Contact aafp@aafp.org or (800) 274-2237 to confirm your credits or submit additional ones.

Residency programs enrolling resident members

If you're a residency program director or coordinator, enroll your residents in AAFP membership through the Residency Portal. Use the Request Memberships button under Residency Tools.

Need help? Contact the AAFP Member Resource Center at aafp@aafp.org or (800) 274-2237.

Have other questions before you apply? Read through our Member FAQs or contact the Member Resource Center at aafp@aafp.org or (800) 274-2237.