Medical Students
Prepare for medical school and learn more about family medicine.
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
What's New for Students
Watch the Replay
Listen as physician leaders from the AAFP, Apple, Google, and Stanford University discuss the future of health care and how changes in telemedicine, artificial intelligence, and consumer need are actively shaping the future of primary care.
Get Into Medical School
Start your journey toward a career in family medicine. Learn what it takes to get into medical school, plan for attending and managing medical school debt.
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
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.
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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.
Discover the Benefits of Student Membership
Explore family medicine with a free student membership in the AAFP! Find your peers and gain access to benefits and resources you can use in medical school.
Ace Your Exams
Master family medicine topics with our board review questions, which are free for AAFP members.