General Information About the Pennsylvania Academy of Family Physicians and Foundation

WHAT IS THE PAFP?

The Pennsylvania Academy of Family Physicians and its Foundation are dedicated to advancing quality health care through advocacy, education, workforce development, and commitment to the patients we serve. For more than 70 years and with nearly 6,000 physician, resident and student members, the physician-led Academy and its Foundation’s core values are visionary leadership, integrity, and community. The Pennsylvania Academy of Family Physicians is a 501(c)(6) organization. The Pennsylvania Academy of Family Physician Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization.

THE PAFP'S MISSION

PAFP is a physician led organization committed to advancing quality healthcare for all Pennsylvanians through advocacy, education, and community for all of our members.

CORE VALUES

Visionary Leadership

Defined by proactive and responsive policy and programs provided by a physician led organization.

Integrity

Defined by ethical and equitable actions with an earned reputation for honesty and reliability.

Community

Defined in an inclusive and respectful culture supported by professionals committed to service, compassion, and the public good.

PAFP STATEMENT ON RACISM, DISCRIMINATION AND HEALTH IN ALL POLICIES

The Pennsylvania Academy of Family Physicians strongly believes in health equity for all regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or socioeconomic status. We condemn systemic racism and all forms of social injustice. We consider racism a public health crisis and stand against all forms of racism, discrimination, and bias in our institutions, communities, and society. The Academy encourages state agencies to adopt a CDC model Health in All Policies strategy to address social determinants of health and health disparities in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. 

LINK: Read the PAFP Policy on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion