Meet the FMIG network leaders

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Stay current on family medicine interest group (FMIG) news and learn how to broaden your reach by contacting FMIG Network leaders.

The FMIG Network is directed by medical student leaders who are selected annually by peers and family physicians. These leaders can help your FMIG stay in the loop on opportunities for student organizations. They also give local FMIG leaders support and advice when questions arise. Have someone from your FMIG reach out to your school’s current FMIG Network Regional Coordinator to make sure you’re synced up to receive communications that can help with your programming and more.

Find your FMIG’s region

FMIG regions are organized by geographic location. There are five U.S. regional coordinators and an international coordinator. Use the map or list of states below to find the FMIG Network leader information you need to get connected to resources and events in your area.

FMIG regions

Map of FMIG regions

  • Region 1, Western (blue): Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Idaho, Louisiana, Montana, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wyoming

  • Region 2, Midwestern (orange): Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin

  • Region 3, Mid-Atlantic (red): Maryland, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Washington, DC, Virginia, West Virginia

  • Region 4, Northeastern (silver): Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Vermont

  • Region 5, Southeastern (green): Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee

Find your FMIG Network leaders

FMIG Network leadership includes national, regional and international coordinators and student liaisons to two partner organizations: the Latino Medical Student Association (LMSA) and the Student National Medical Association (SNMA). Learn about the students serving in these roles and how to contact them about your FMIG.

National Coordinator

Amanda Lilley, 2026 FMIG Network National Coordinator

Amanda Lilley,
Medical College of Georgia

"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!"

Contact Amanda Lilley

Regional Coordinators

Jonathan Bakly, 2026 FMIG Network Region 1 Coordinator
Region 1 Coordinator

Jonathan Bakly, Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine

"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."

Contact Jonathan Bakly
Samantha Hicks, MPH, 2026 FMIG Network Region 2 Coordinator
Region 2 Coordinator

Samantha Hicks, MPH, Florida Atlantic University College of Medicine

"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."

Contact Samantha Hicks, MPH
Stephanie Soderlund, 2026 FMIG Network Region 3 Coordinator
Region 3 Coordinator

Stephanie Soderlund, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

"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!"

Contact Stephanie Soderlund
Mahima Sangtani, 2026 FMIG Region 4 Coordinator
Region 4 Coordinator

Mahima Sangtani, Medical College of Georgia

"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."

Contact Mahima Sangtani
Samuel Ogunbode, 2026 FMIG Network Region 5 Coordinator
Region 5 Coordinator

Samuel Ogunbode, William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine

"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!"

Contact Samuel Ogunbode
Khizran Ali, 2026 FMIG Network International Medical School Coordinator
International Medical School Coordinator

Khizran Ali, Windsor University School of Medicine

"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."

Contact Khizran Ali

Student National Medical Association (SNMA) and Latino Medical Student Association (LMSA) Liaisons

Rachel Aideyan, 2026 FMIG Network Liaison to SNMA
Liaison to SNMA

Rachel Aideyan, CUNY School of Medicine

"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."

Contact Rachel Aideyan
Christian Cepeda, 2026 FMIG Network Liaison to LMSA
Liaison to LMSA

Christian Cepeda, University of California, Irvine

"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."

Contact Christian Cepeda

Become an FMIG Network leader

About the national coordinator role

The FMIG Network National Coordinator is elected by the student congress at FUTURE (formerly National Conference) and serves a one-year term. In this role, the National Coordinator supports and facilitates the work of the regional and international coordinators and interest group liaisons to develop and strengthen FMIGs on medical school campuses across the country.
Learn more and apply

About the Regional and International Coordinator roles

FMIG 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.
Learn more and apply

About LMSA and SNMA Liaison roles

The FMIG Network includes two liaisons who help FMIGs collaborate across student interest organizations. In these roles, liaisons work to connect medical student members of the AAFP with activities and initiatives in the SNMA and LMSA. Liaisons are closely involved with the FMIG Network and participate in regular meetings and projects with this collaborative.

Learn more and apply for the SNMA or LMSA liaison role.

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