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CME

Opioid Use Disorder Livestream, May 24-25. FREE! PCSS Waiver Training, May 23. Learn how to implement a patient-centered approach to diagnose and provide treatment for individuals with opioid use disorder. You’ll focus on skills you can immediately put into practice.

Family Physician

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

Get hands-on experience and make powerful connections in family medicine at National Conference, July 28–30 in Kansas City. Attend workshops and programming designed for your future. Early bird savings end June 17.

Events

Women's Health CME Livestream, June 21-24. Learn strategies to identify the risks and appropriately counsel patients about medical problems that may manifest differently, or more frequently, both physically and mentally, in women.

Membership

Use the AAFP's new member directory to connect with colleagues. Search by location, residency program, and more. Privacy settings put you in control of what information, if any, you want to share with others.

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Advocacy

Advocacy Wins: Working For You
Speak Out & Fight for Family Medicine
By Topic: Health Care Coverage
By Topic: Health Care Delivery
- Accountable Care Organizations
- End-of-Life Care
- Medical Home
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
- Behavioral 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
- FamMedPAC (AAFP Members Only)
- Donate to Support FamMedPAC (AAFP Members Only)
- FamMedPAC FAQ (AAFP Members Only)
- FamMedPAC Board of Directors (AAFP Members Only)
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

Join your colleagues at the Family Medicine Advocacy Summit, May 22-24 in Washington, DC. Family Medicine Needs Your Voice.

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

Record-Breaking Match

Welcome to all the new family physicians. Get the latest 2022 Match results.

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!

Turn Your Interview Notes into a Rank List

Read insights on the process of building a residency program rank list.

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