Connect with FMIG Network Leaders
Family medicine students are stronger together!
Use the map and Family Medicine Interest Group (FMIG) Network leader information below to connect with FMIG leaders, resources, and events in your area.
FMIG Regions
Find your FMIG Leaders
Blue states (Western), Region 1 – Jonathan Bakly
Orange states (Midwestern), Region 2 – Samantha Hicks, MPH
Red states (Mid-Atlantic), Region 3 – Stephanie Soderlund
Silver states (Northeastern), Region 4 – Mahima Sangtani
Green states (Southeastern), Region 5 – Samuel Ogunbode
Collaborate and advance goals internationally and with special interest organizations:
International Medical Student Coordinator – Khizran Ali
Latino Medical Student Association (LMSA) Liaison – Christian Cepeda
Student National Medical Association (SNMA) Liaison – Rachel Aideyan
FMIG Network National Coordinator
The Family Medicine Interest Group Network National Coordinator is elected at the AAFP FUTURE - the National Conference for the Future of Family Medicine and serves a one-year term. In this role, the National coordinator supports and facilitates the work of regional and international Coordinators and interest group liaisons to develop and strengthen FMIGs on medical school campuses across the country.
2026 National Coordinator
Amanda Lilley
Medical College of Georgia
Contact Amanda Lilley | Join the FMIG Network Online Community
"I am excited to continue supporting FMIGs by connecting them with and creating resources! I am excited to hear about the exciting events FMIGs are hosting, and to share these ideas on the AAFP webpage to inspire other FMIGs!"
FMIG Network Regional and International Coordinators
Family Medicine Interest Group Network Regional Coordinators play a crucial role in facilitating collaboration and connections between students and local FMIGs. Regional coordinators communicate with FMIG leaders at each medical school in their respective region, serve as a resource for information about the AAFP, and assist with FMIG programming.
2026 Region 1 Coordinator 
Jonathan Bakly
Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine
Contact Jonathan Bakly | Join the FMIG Network Online Community
"In my second term as FMIG Network Regional Coordinator, I hope to strengthen chapter engagement by providing consistent support, resources, and guidance. I aim to help chapters host impactful events that inspire students to pursue Family Medicine and connect meaningfully with their communities. Ultimately, I want to cultivate a collaborative environment where every chapter feels empowered to lead and grow."
2026 Region 2 Coordinator
Samantha Hicks, MPH
Florida Atlantic University College of Medicine
Contact Samantha Hicks, MPH | Join the FMIG Network Online Community
"My FMIG and its leaders were instrumental in helping me build confidence in my path to family medicine, especially coming from a school with limited built-in FM exposure, and I’m excited to pay that forward. I hope to support FMIGs in expanding access to mentorship and early exposure, sharing best practices, and empowering student leaders to grow strong programs that inspire the next generation of family physicians."
2026 Region 3 Coordinator
Stephanie Soderlund
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
Contact Stephanie Soderlund | Join the FMIG Network Online Community
"I'm looking forward to working with FMIG chapters in the region to support their events and create community. There are so many amazing groups doing work in service and advocacy, and I can't wait to see what all they accomplish in the next year!"
2026 Region 4 Coordinator
Mahima Sangtani
Medical College of Georgia
Contact Mahima Sangtani | Join the FMIG Network Online Community
"As FMIG regional coordinator, I strive to promote family medicine, ensuring FMIGs are aware of the full range of AAFP resources. I also hope to grow as a leader while helping others find their path in this meaningful specialty."
2026 Region 5 Coordinator
Samuel Ogunbode
William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Contact Samuel Ogunbode | Join the FMIG Network Online Community
"I’m eager to grow in my understanding of holistic, patient-centered medicine and to help create spaces where my peers can explore the same. I look forward to learning alongside others who share a heart for caring others!"
2026 International Medical School Coordinator
Khizran Ali
Windsor University School of Medicine
Contact Khizran Ali | Join the FMIG Network Online Community
"As FMIG IMS Coordinator, I hope to elevate the voices of International Medical Students by expanding access to mentorship, leadership opportunities, and AAFP engagement. I aim to highlight the unique strengths IMS students bring to Family Medicine and to create supportive spaces where they can grow, connect, and advocate for themselves and their future patients. My goal is to build a supportive and connected community that empowers IMS students to pursue Family Medicine with confidence and purpose."
Student National Medical Association (SNMA) and Latino Medical Student Association (LMSA) Liaisons
The FMIG Network includes two liaisons who help FMIGs collaborate across student interest organizations. In this role, liaisons work to connect medical student members of the AAFP with activities and initiatives in the SNMA and LMSA, respectively. Liaisons are closely involved with the Family Medicine Interest Group Network, and participate in regular meetings and projects with this collaborative.
SNMA
In 2003, the AAFP Board of Directors approved the creation of a student liaison to the Student National Medical Association (SNMA). Established in 1964 by Howard University College of Medicine students and Meharry Medical College students, the SNMA is the nation’s oldest and largest organization focused on the needs and concerns of medical students of color. SNMA is committed to assuring that students of color are encouraged to consider and prepare for medical and scientific careers.
Learn more about the SNMA Liaison role
Learn more about SNMA
2026 Liaison to SNMA
Rachel Aideyan
CUNY School of Medicine
Contact Rachel Aideyan | Join the FMIG Network Online Community
"I hope to be a strong advocate for SNMA students who are interested in family medicine and ensure their unique perspectives are represented in AAFP initiatives. I want to facilitate connections between SNMA members and family medicine opportunities, whether that's through mentorship, events, or educational resources. By the end of my term, I'd love to see increased engagement between our two organizations and more students excited about careers in family medicine."
LMSA
During the fall of 2016, executive leadership from the LMSA and the AAFP FMIG Network discussed opportunities for collaboration to accomplish shared goals, including workforce diversity in primary care, community organizing, advocacy for improving vulnerable patient populations, and developing leaders in primary care.
The Latino Medical Student Association exists to unite and empower current and future physicians through service, mentorship, and education to advocate for the improved health of the Hispanic & Latina/o/x community in the United States.
Learn more about the LMSA Liaison role
Learn more about LMSA
2026 Liaison to LMSA
Christian Cepeda
University of California, Irvine
Contact Christian Cepeda | Join the FMIG Network Online Community
"In this role, I hope to bridge my passion for family medicine with my commitment to Latino health equity. As a first-generation, low-income student, I want to amplify the voices of those from similar backgrounds within the AAFP and LMSA, expanding mentorship and advocacy opportunities that inspire more students to serve in primary care."