Education and training for family medicine residency programs
Build residents’ skills and confidence with AAFP education, board prep and training resources.
Give your residents the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in residency, prepare for board certification and transition confidently into practice.
The AAFP supports family medicine residency programs with trusted education designed specifically for the needs of family physicians. Whether you’re strengthening procedural training, addressing individual learning gaps or preparing residents for their next career stage, our flexible educational resources can complement your curriculum and extend the expertise of your faculty.
Strengthen resident education with AAFP resources
AAFP education can help your residency program:
- Supplement faculty expertise in key clinical and procedural areas.
- Build residents’ foundational knowledge and reinforce your curriculum.
- Provide additional support for residents with identified learning gaps.
- Prepare residents for the ABFM certification examination.
- Develop leadership, practice management and career-ready skills.
- Deliver trusted family medicine education in flexible formats.
A changing landscape, a real deadline.
Beginning in 2027, the ABFM requires programs to attest to resident competency across a defined list of procedures. Whether this formalizes what you're already doing or places new demands on your faculty, the AAFP is ready to help.
How family medicine residency programs use AAFP education
Fill faculty depth gaps
Build their residents' baseline knowledge to free faculty time.
Support residents who need extra reinforcement or topic-specific training.
Help residents prepare for the one-day ABFM exam.
Meet the ABFM procedural competency requirements.
Save 10% when you buy three or more on demand AAFP courses for your residents. Buy multiple of the same course or mix and match:
- ECG Interpretation:
$235$211.50/resident AAFP member learner (3+ mix and match eligible) - Joint Injections and Aspiration:
$75$67.50/resident AAFP member learner (3+ mix and match eligible) - Musculoskeletal Examination:
$75$67.50/resident AAFP member learner (3+ mix and match eligible) - Nail Procedures:
$75$67.50/resident AAFP member learner (3+ mix and match eligible) - The Osteopathic Approach:
$235$211.50/resident AAFP member learner (3+ mix and match eligible) - POCUS Training for Family Medicine:
$235$211.50/resident AAFP member learner (3+ mix and match eligible) - Skin Biopsy and Suturing:
$69$62.10/resident AAFP member learner (3+ mix and match eligible) - Skin Conditions and Diseases:
$465$418.50/resident AAFP member learner (3+ mix and match eligible) - Splinting, Wrapping, Casting and Taping:
$75$67.50/resident AAFP member learner (3+ mix and match eligible) - Suturing Techniques:
$75$67.50/resident AAFP member learner (3+ mix and match eligible) - Women's Health:
$575$517.50/resident AAFP member learner (3+ mix and match eligible)
Contact us at (800) 274-2237 8 a.m.–5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or email aafp@aafp.org to purchase AAFP education for your residents now.
Mix and match discount applies when you purchase a minimum of 3 on demand AAFP courses of any type in one transaction. Courses must be purchased by a residency program for each AAFP resident member learner. Purchases may be subject to applicable sales tax. Mix and match discount excludes live or livestream events and conferences, Board Review printed syllabus, ALSO, BLSO, FMX on demand and journal subscriptions
Ready to move forward?
Contact us at (800) 274-2237 8 a.m.–5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or email aafp@aafp.org to purchase AAFP education for your residents now.
We're in this together.
Residency accreditation and curriculum guidelines
AAFP supports program directors in maintaining compliance and excellence across accreditation and curriculum standards.
Understanding AAFP residency curriculum guidelines
Review the AAFP curriculum guidelines to ensure your program aligns with core family medicine training expectations. These guidelines outline key topics, clinical experiences and educational objectives to support comprehensive resident development.
Expert support to strengthen your residency program
Access consultation services, online assessment tools, sample curricula and evidence-based teaching resources to strengthen program design and meet accreditation standards. Learn best practices for evaluation, mentorship and continuous quality improvement.
Residency Program Solutions
Online residency program assessment tool
Criteria for Excellence
Faculty development & training resources
Empower your faculty with CME courses and teaching modules that support clinical excellence and educational leadership. AAFP’s faculty development programs provide training in curriculum design, resident evaluation and competency-based education—all aligned with the ACGME Milestones and AAFP’s family medicine curriculum guidelines.
Recommended programs include:
Residency Leadership Summit
Chief Resident Leadership Development Program
These opportunities emphasize best practices in adult learning theory, feedback and assessment and professional growth, ensuring your faculty remain confident and competent in both teaching and clinical roles.