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CME

While FMX 2021 has come to an end, you can still access all the meeting highlights. With your purchase of FMX On Demand, gain unlimited access to 120+ hours of expert content, the ability to watch sessions you missed or want to revisit, and more!

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Family Physician

Patient Care
- Clinical Recommendations
- Prevention & Wellness
- Care Resources
- Hot Topics
- EveryONE Project
- National Research Network
- Global Health
FPM (Practice & Career)

Keep up with the latest information on COVID-19 including developments in vaccine efficacy and availability, new variants, and more by visiting the AAFP's COVID-19 vaccine hub.

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Med Student & Resident

Join in the fun with Dr. Glaucomflecken! The ophthalmologist, writer, and comedian shares lessons for using social media and maintaining a sense of humor in medicine in an exclusive livestream replay.

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Events

Skin Conditions and Diseases Livestream, January 26-29, 2022. Advance your dermatological skillset, acquire diagnostic skills for rapid diagnosis of challenging skin problems, and gain experience to confidently conduct procedures in your office.

Membership

As an AAFP member, you'll have access to an expansive collection of valuable resources that will help you along your medical journey—whether you're a student, a family medicine resident, or a practicing family physician.

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Advocacy

Working for You: Advocacy Wins
Speak Out & Fight for Family Medicine
By Topic: Health Care Coverage
- Affordable Care Act (ACA)
- Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
- Medicaid Coverage
- Medicare Coverage
By Topic: Health Care Delivery
By Topic: Health Information Technology
- Electronic Health Records
- Telehealth & Telemedicine
By Topic: Navigating Legal Issues
By Topic: Physician Payment
- Alternative Payment Models
- Direct Primary Care
- Medicaid Physician Payment
- Medicare Physician Payment
- Medicare Physician Fee Schedule
By Topic: Physician Workforce
- Graduate Medical Education
- Scope of Practice
- Medical Student Debt
- Title VII
By Topic: Prevention & Public Health
- Environmental Concerns in Public Health
- Health Equity
- Injury Prevention & Violence
- Obesity Prevention & Treatment
- Preventive Health
- Prescription Drug Issues
- Tobacco & Nicotine Use
- Vaccines & Immunizations
- Women's Health
By Topic: Primary Care Research
FamMedPAC
AAFP Key Contacts Program
AAFP Grassroots Advocacy
- Congress 101
- Lobbying 101
FMAN: Family Medicine Action Network
- Advocacy Conferences
State Advocacy Efforts
Congressional Legislative Bill Tracker
State Legislative Bill Tracker
AAFP Primary Care Caucus

Stay dialed in on the fight for family medicine.

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News

A new report on COVID-19 vaccines from the Kaiser Family Foundation emphasizes the challenges family physicians and other health care professionals are facing as they try to combat misinformation and increase vaccine confidence.

Succeed in medical school and learn more about the family medicine specialty.

Why Choose Family Medicine?

With the broadest scope of all specialties, family physicians have more office visits and practice in more settings than physicians in any other specialty. For the past 10 years, family medicine has been the most recruited specialty in the United States. See what makes it so appealing.

Watch our webcast: What is Family Medicine?
See a Typical Day as a Family Physician
Discover Family Medicine Career Options
Explore Income & Lifestyle Expectations
Training Requirements for Family Physicians

What's New for Students

10 Secrets to Help You Succeed in Med School

A TikTok star, a CEO, a dean, and a med student share how to ace each stage of medical school in a new webinar. Become a member to watch for free!

Match Livestream Offers Tips for 2022 Season

Catch a replay of a live panel discussion with pointers on applying to family medicine in another unique, mostly virtual, Match season.

Real Talk with Family Docs: Join Us

Find out what it's really like to be a family physician. Register for an upcoming interactive virtual event where you can talk to family doctors.

Get Into Medical School

Start your journey toward a career in family medicine. Learn what it takes to get into medical school, and plan for attending and managing medical school debt.

Is a Career in Medicine for You
Get Into Medical School
Plan for Medical School
Manage Medical School Debt
Find a Family Medicine Program

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Succeed in Medical School

Medical school isn't easy, but the AAFP's study tools and resources can help you along the way.

Research Clinical Topics & Procedures
Listen to the AFP Podcast
Plan Your Clerkships & Electives
Global Health Opportunities
Deciding on a Specialty
Finding a Mentor
Attend Family Medicine Conferences
Managing Medical School Debt

Discover the Benefits of Student Membership!

Looking for study resources, community, career advice, professional opportunities, or your future residency? We're here for it all. Sign up today as an AAFP medical student member—for free—and gain access to everything we offer to help you meet your goals.

Lead Your Family Medicine Interest Group

Make the most of your school's Family Medicine Interest Group (FMIG). Discover new programming ideas, apply for funding, and create a forum for others interested in family medicine.

Discover FMIG Resources
Join the FMIG Network Online Community

Become a Resident

Once you approach the end of your medical school education, the next step is matching with a family medicine residency program. Find out more about the Match process, preparing for residency interviews, and finding a residency program that's right for you.

Understand the Match Process
Choosing a Residency Program
Find a Residency Program
Preparing your Residency Application
Residency Interview Guide
Supplemental Offer and Acceptance Program Tips

Get Free Student Membership

Explore family medicine with a free student membership in the AAFP, and access benefits and resources you can use in medical school.

Ace Your Exams

Master family medicine topics and prep for your family med shelf exam with our board review questions, which are free for AAFP members.

Connect with Your Peers

Join an exclusive community just for medical student members, and explore other online communities organized by topic and interest.