Promoting Interest in Family Medicine

In today's complex world of technology and medicine, the NCAFP, along with the American Academy of Family Physicians, wants you to know we're there! Our association provides support as you complete your four years of post-graduate schooling, making your journey easier and more rewarding.

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Consider the benefits of student membership in the AAFP/NCAFP.

• Great Information on Family Medicine - Not only will you receive NCAFP's publications at no charge, you'll also get the award-winning American Family Physician Journal. This scientific periodical comes twice a month and offers reviews of other medical periodicals, articles on topics pertaining to patient care and diagnosis, study resources for exams, and even references to other medical topics. Most student members find the AFPJ extremely useful during all four years of medical school. Membership is only $25.00 for all four years of medical school - that's only $6.25 annually!


• Leadership Development in Primary Care - There's no better way put your professional career on the fast track than with active involvement in your specialty's professional association. Involvement introduces valuable networking and learning opportunities, along with the chance to help shape the specialty for future students. Leadership positions include Student Direct/Ad-Hoc Trustee to the Foundation board. Act today!


• Education and Networking - Academy membership offers not only an opportunity to build lifetime relationships but also to network with colleagues and others involved in family practice. Through Academy membership, residents discover a mechanism for idea exchanges among members worldwide, as well as opportunities to meet with family practice administrators and recruiters. Now more than ever, resident membership in the AAFP provides exceptional personal and career growth advantages.


• Access to Scholarship Information & Funding Programs - The North Carolina Academy of Family Physicians Foundation provides scholarships of up to $2,000 to North Carolina medical students seeking a career as a family physician. Plus, the AAFP offers numerous programs to help students offset the costs of participating in national meetings!


• Info, Insights and Resources - Membership enables students to access the AAFP's numerous web-based resources that offer you unbiased information on everything about family medicine.