Medical School & Residency
Ready to Choose a Residency Program?
Get the tips and tools you need to choose the best residency program for you.
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- Find Residency Programs
- Learn about PCMH
Why family medicine?
Explore a Career in Family Medicine
Why become a family physician? Get information on this important and rewarding path in medicine.
- About Family Medicine
- Why Primary Care Matters
- Career & Practice Options
- Work-Life & Income
- Career Q&A with Family Physicians
Attending Medical School
Considering Medical School
Get information about medical school, and what it takes to become a family physician.
- Is a Career in Medicine Right for You?
- Getting into Medical School
- Medical School Programs & Primary Care
- Training Requirements for Family Physicians
Begin Your Medical Education
Learn what you can expect as you apply to and move through your training in medical school.
- Expectations
- Specialty Choice
- Debt Management
- Rotations & Electives
- Finding a Professional Mentor
- Minority Medical Student Resources
- Join an FMIG
Get Involved with an FMIG
Family Medicine Interest Groups
Connect with peers and engage with the family medicine specialty during medical school.
- The FMIG Network
- Lead an FMIG
Preparing for Residency
Select a Family Medicine Residency
Find a program that meets your goals, prepare for the application process, and understand how the MATCH to residency works.
- Find Residency Programs
- Choosing a Residency Program
- Applying to Residency
- Residency Interviews
- The Match Process
- Start Residency Well
In Residency & Beyond
Transition into Practice
Get ready for certification, and determine the next steps in your career path.
- Board Exam Preparation
- Third-Year Electives
- Residency Wrap-up Checklist
- Find Fellowships
- Career Choices in Family Medicine(1 page PDF)
- Personal Finance for Residents
- Benefits of AAFP Membership(152 KB PDF)
For Advisors and Educators
For Pre-Med & Medical School Educators
Access information on the family medicine specialty to share with your advisees.
- Pre-Med Advisors
- Top Ten Awards: Medical Schools for Family Medicine
For Residency Program Directors & Staff
Use these resources to support your residents and your program.
- Residency Program Central
- Curriculum Guidelines
- 2015 Match Results Analysis
- Chief Resident Leadership Development Program
Residency Program Consulting
Position Your Program for Excellence with Residency Program Solutions
Proactively assess your program. Implement critical improvements. Keep pace with changes in the GME environment.
Choose a Residency Program
Learn the steps to find the best residency program for your needs.
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Do you read your AFP?
As a student member of the AAFP, you can access the award-winning, clinical journal, American Family Physician.
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Clerkship Directory
Use the clerkship directory to search for rotations by state.
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