The AAFP Foundation supports people, communities, and the specialty through mission-based initiatives. Together, we are a philanthropy that heals.

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We invite you to take this 2-minute survey to share what you value most when it comes to humanitarian service. Your insights will help guide our evaluation of current programs and shape future humanitarian initiatives: bit.ly/4ex55v2
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Calling all medical students and family medicine residents! Are you interested in the history of family medicine? Submit an essay to the Richard D. Feldman Student and Resident Essay Contest. Apply by November 1: bit.ly/4x473LA bit.ly/4x473LA
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As you renew your AAFP membership for 2027, check the donation box to amplify your impact. Your gift creates opportunities for future family physicians, expands access to care and advances research.
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Don't miss your chance to get your 2026 commemorative #AAFPFMX lapel pin! Make a $20 donation and wear your pin with pride at FMX: bit.ly/4tvLYrw
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Drs. Katie Allan & Bridget Bunda share about their experience since receiving the Family Medicine Cares Resident Service Award. The award allowed them to expand their street medicine care program and get more residents involved. Listen to the full episode: bit.ly/4cun2u5
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Have you secured your #AAFPFMX 2026 commemorative pin yet? Don't miss out on the Nashville guitar pin and an opportunity to support the AAFP Foundation! Get yours now: bit.ly/4wlJCMk
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Benji Popokh is exploring the family behind family medicine with the Center for the History of Family Medicine Oral History Research Grant. Apply before September 15th! bit.ly/4wH2cyT
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Dr. Aaron George shares a bit about his experience working on his book about the history of family medicine. What started as a 3-part vision has become a multi-year project! Thank you for all of your hard work and dedication to the history of the specialty.
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Make a lasting impact through legacy giving to family medicine. Through the Family Medicine Legacy Society, your support helps educate, inspire and empower the next generation of family physicians: bit.ly/45y9rxS
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The opportunity for future physicians to become an Emerging Leader Institute (ELI) scholar can be a catalyst for their future in leadership and help shape the future of family medicine. bit.ly/3Se2U88
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We're excited to announce that the Richard D. Feldman, M.D. Student and Resident Essay Contest is now accepting applications! If you're a student or a family medicine resident, we'd love to read your essay. Learn more about the essay contest here: bit.ly/4x473LA
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Meet the next generation of leaders in family medicine: bit.ly/45CgAxa The AAFP Foundation is proud to welcome new scholars to the 2026 Emerging Leaders Institute. These residents and medical students will spend the next year sharpening their leadership skills. 🚀
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The opportunity to become an Emerging Leader Institute (ELI) scholar can become something far greater than a single experience. Help future family physicians find their path in medicine and leadership! Your donations help fund ELI scholarships: bit.ly/3Se2U88
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Calling all family medicine residents! What to address health disparities in your local community? Tackle the health needs of the underserved with support from the Resident Service Award. Learn more about Dr. Haroon's project and application details: bit.ly/4g4R6x7
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Looking forward to #AAFPFMX? Don't miss out on the Silent Auction! We are gratefully accepting donations for this year, like: 🎨 Artwork 💍 Jewelry 🌴 Vacation stays ⚾ Sports memorabilia ➕ And more! Interested in donating items to the auction? Let us know: tingram@aafp.org
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The Family Medicine Chapter Alliance Steering Committee is accepting nominations through August 15th. Nominate yourself or someone you know: bit.ly/4hlMF3A
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Interested in applying for the AAFP Foundation Board of Trustees? Applications are due August 31! Learn more: bit.ly/4a5OoVV
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We had a blast with Dr. Jordan Knox at the Center for the History of Family Medicine! Dr. Knox is the 2026 Sandra L. Panther Fellow, and spent time in the CHFM doing research for his project, “Sidelined: Musculoskeletal Competency in Family Medicine Through the Years."
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Day 2 at #AAFPFUTURE! We got to hear from ELI scholars, students that work at free clinics supported by Family Medicine Cares USA, scholarship recipients and our inspiring leaders.
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Day 1 at FUTURE was inspirational to say the least. Scholarship recipients stopped by the booth, Kelly shared fun gadgets from the Center of the History of Family Medicine, we recorded a podcast featuring ELI scholars and students mapped their journey to #AAFPFUTURE.
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