THE FUTURE OF THE FAMILY MEDICINE REVOLUTION STARTS HERE.
With ten medical schools and 55 family medicine residencies in rural, suburban and urban communities, Pennsylvania offers a wealth of resources for those pursuing a career in medicine.
Check out the video below to see the impact of the PAFP Foundation on student activities!
WHY BECOME A STUDENT PAFP MEMBER?
The first thing you need to know is - it's free for Pennsylvania medical students! And of course, we wouldn't ask you to join if you wouldn't benefit!
Become a student member of AAFP and PAFP to get connected to family medicine - clinical journals, research, scholarship and leadership opportunities are just some of the benefits of membership. You'll be in the loop so you don't miss any opportunities. Join today!
ARE OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AND INFORMATION AVAILABLE?
Of course! Check out the grid below to learn everything you'll want to know about being a student member of the Pennsylvania Academy of Family Physicians.
Get Involved
Membership in the PAFP and AAFP opens a window to great leadership opportunities, giving you a head start on the skills and tools you'll need to be an effective family physician!
- Available leadership opportunities: If you've got a desire to lead, we've got a spot for you! Students are represented on the PAFP Board of Directors, in commissions, and as delegates.
- Meet your student leaders: Say hello to your elected student leaders! They'll gladly answer any questions you might have about student involvement in the PAFP.
On-Campus
The PAFP offers plenty of help as you navigate the sometimes difficult waters of your college career! It won't always be easy, but it will absolutely be worth your while!
- Family Medicine Interest Groups (FMIGs): Family medicine interest groups (FMIGs) are the face of Family Medicine at the medical schools. Run by talented student volunteers and supported by the PAFP and AAFP, these student groups plan events, bring speakers and workshops to campus, and link students to important conferences and scholarship opportunities.
- CV tips and samples: While you may not have had the experience of preparing a formal CV (“course of life”), you are already familiar with its function and the type of information needed from your applications for employment, college, or for that matter, medical school. We can get you started!
Financial Information
It's the elephant in the room: Studying medicine can be expensive. Here's how we can help.
- Loan repayment programs: Physician loan repayment programs are offered on state and local levels that match primary care physicians to the physician shortage areas that need them in exchange for repayment of medical school debt. Learn more about the recent enhancements in these programs resulting from health care reform.
Conferences and Events
With membership in the PAFP, a whole world of exciting conferences, meetings and events opens before you!
- Research Day: Come present your original research to a friendly, supportive audience at the PAFP and Foundation's Research Day. We can even help cover your travel expenses!
- National Conference: With hundreds of exhibitors and dozens of workshops and open business meetings, the AAFP's National Conference provides a wonderful opportunity to learn about family medicine. Scholarships are available to support your participation
A ROADMAP TO YOUR FUTURE: THINKING AHEAD TO RESIDENCY
We've put Pennsylvania's 50 family medicine residency programs on the map! Where would you like to end up?
- Click here for an alphabetical directory of the family medicine residency programs!
- Click here for fellowship programs in Pennsylvania!
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