Resources and Support for Family Medicine Residents
Everything you need to succeed during your residency and beyond
We're here to help you thrive every step of the way during your residency journey. Get up-to-date medical insights, expert guidance and practical tools designed to support your growth and prepare you for a successful career in family medicine.
AAFP Membership and You
Ready to be part of a community that supports you throughout your entire family medicine journey?
Care for Your Well-being
Put Your Health First
Your well-being is just as important as the care you provide to your patients. Taking time to prioritize your health will help you thrive both personally and professionally.
More Tools to Help You Stay Well
Well-being CME
Explore a variety of engaging lectures that will help you find work-life balance, seek support, manage stress and take good care of yourself.
Importance of Self-care
Take the time to boost your happiness through simple yet powerful self-care practices like mediation and mindfulness.
Create Your Culture
Develop both operational and relational skills to build the supportive, thriving culture you envision for your team and practice environment.
Study for Your Board Exam
Make a Plan for Success
Discover the top strategies and resources to help you prepare, with a clear, step-by-step guide to make the process straightforward and manageable.
Board Prep Resources to Support You
Board Review Online
Access our top-rated course wherever you are and at your own pace. Answer ABFM exam–style questions and compare yours with others' using the AAFP’s engagement technology.
Members only: Quiz Questions
Add these quizzes to your board review study plan today to refine your knowledge. Earn CME credits as you go!
Courses to Fit Your Preferred Study Style
Access a variety of interactive self-study materials, live courses, and more, designed to help you build confidence and mastery.
American Family Physician
AFP Journal
Access concise, easy-to-read, evidence based clinical review articles.
Listen to AFP podcast
Five-star clinical podcast co-hosted by family medicine residents
Plan Your Career
Seize Your Opportunity
Your career opportunities are nearly limitless in family medicine. Take advantage of our resources tailored to support your growth and future success in medicine’s most unbound specialty.
More Tools to Support Your Career
Develop Leadership Skills
Explore national roles within the AAFP to help you grow professionally while making a meaningful impact in the field of family medicine.
Plan Your Electives
As you rotate through different practice settings during your third year, ask yourself these key questions to help guide your decisions and shape your future career path.
Find a Fellowship
Our fellowship directory, searchable by training area, location, program type, community setting, and duration, can help you find the perfect fit for your career goals.
Connect with Your Peers
Explore AAFP Connect
Discover supportive, members-only online spaces tailored for physicians at every stage. Build connections, enhance your skills, and grow as a leader in the field of family medicine.
More Tools to Connect with Your Peers
Members Only: New Physician Issues Online Community
Connect with your peers in a supportive community where you can share experiences, learn from one another, and find inspiration as you navigate the early stages of your career.
Members Only: Family Medicine Residents Online Community
Share experiences of graduate medical education, learning best practices, well-being best practices, leadership development, care delivery, and innovative ways to prepare for career options beyond residency.
Members Only: Member Interest Groups (MIGs)
Expand your professional network of like-minded peers as you collaborate on shared interests and help inform AAFP policy as part of these engaging online communities.
AAFP FUTURE 2025
Formerly National Conference, FUTURE is the place to explore your medical career. Secure your spot today!
Thursday, July 31—Saturday, August 2, 2025
Kansas City, MO
AAFP Family Medicine Experience (FMX)
An unforgettable family medicine experience awaits. You belong here—don’t miss it!
Sunday, October 5—Thursday, October 9, 2025
Anaheim, CA
Transition Into Practice
Practice with Confidence
If you’re a new physician, embarking on your post-residency career is undoubtedly an exciting time, but it can also be a time filled with questions. Our free First Year Post-Residency Transition course offers support and guidance as you navigate the exciting transition to greater independence in your career.
Explore Family Medicine Job Opportunities
Our job search database connects you with a range of career opportunities, while providing personalized, one-on-one support.
How to Write a CV
Access practical tips for formatting your employment CV, along with example headings, to help you create a polished, professional resume that stands out.
Residency Wrap-Up and Employment Checklist
Stay organized and on track with a comprehensive guide to meeting all your residency requirements and moving forward in your career.
Members Only: Knowledge is Power
Finding your first job can be stressful. Get armed with real data just for family physicians—including compensation, benefits, and job satisfaction details.
Career Coaching for Physicians
Partnering with a career coach can help you land your first job post-residency, identify your ideal professional role, and enhance your overall well-being.
New Physician Resources
The AAFP offers you a wealth of resources to help you navigate your future so you can make a positive impact on your patients, your community and the practice of family medicine.
Find an Employment Lawyer
Get helpful tips and key questions to guide you in finding the right legal counsel for your employment needs.
Members Only: Negotiating your First Contract
Join lawyer Ericka Adler, JD, as she answers resident questions and offers tips for negotiating your first contract.
Review Your Employment Contract
Understanding contract key terms, knowing what to look for, and utilizing a yes-no checklist will help you feel informed and empowered..
CME by Topic
Choose from a range of clinical topics—filterable by format, date, location, or cost—to deepen your expertise and elevate the care you provide.
Advancing Health Equity
Address disparities and bias head-on to enhance patient outcomes and foster a more inclusive health environment.
Inside Family Medicine Podcast
Tune in for valuable insights from fellow family physicians making a difference in their communities.
Clinical Guidance and Recommendations
Access a wealth of evidence-based patient-care resources covering a wide range of topics in family medicine.