Resident & Student Membership Benefits & Resources

The Arizona Academy of Family Physicians (AzAFP) and the American Academy Family Physicians (AAFP) work hand-in-hand to provide you with the tools you need throughout medical school and residency.  Become a member and discover how the AzAFP and AAFP can help. 

The Arizona chapter of the AAFP covers student & resident membership dues.  That’s Right, become a member for FREE!

Student Membership

Student membership gives you immediate, members-only access to educational and career resources.  Member benefits include:

American Family Physician Journal – Read reviews of other medical periodicals, articles on patient care and diagnosis, as well as clinical review articles to use as study resources.

UpToDate – A free trial offer from clinical information resource UpToDate. UpToDate provides physicians with expert answers to clinical questions that arise at the point of care.

Local Support – Expect grassroots “where you live” kind of support in the form of mentoring programs, scholarships, and local meetings.

National Conference of Family Medicine Residents and Medical Students (NC) – Network, take procedural courses and check out residency programs located all over the country in one central spot.

Member Discounts – Receive special pricing, quality and great service through AAFP’s business partnerships.

Virtual FMIG Web site – Explore family medicine, specialty choice, residency programs, medical school survival and more.

Strolling Through the Match – Navigate the residency match process.

AAFP’s Debt Management Guide – Discover ways to limit your total costs and manage your school debt.

AAFP/FMIG Student Membership Coordinator Program (Members Only) – Help medical students learn about the specialty of family medicine and the benefits of AAFP Student membership while earning incentives.

Getting Involved in Your Academy – The American Academy of Family Physicians is one of the few specialty organizations to actively enlist their student members in leadership roles. The AAFP values the contributions made by medical students and recognizes the importance of training future leaders of medicine.

Family Medicine Board Review Questions – Prepare for your boards with members-only access to Board Review questions and answers.

CLICK HERE to apply for student membership online

CLICK HERE for a printable student application

Resident Membership

As a resident member you can:

  • Further the development of family medicine.
  • Let policymakers know what you think.
  • Use AzAFP and AAFP tools to jump-start your career.
  • Apply for awards, grants, loans and scholarships

American Family Physician Subscription – The AAFP’s award-winning journal gives you the same valuable clinical information that family physicians around the world reference daily. Delivered twice a month, online and in print. Enjoy members-only online access to full journal articles and online quizzes.

Career Planning – Looking for a job, or a second opinion before you sign a contract? Wish you knew what you don’t know about starting a practice? AAFP member resources can ease the stress of planning your post-residency career.

UpToDate – A free trial offer from clinical information resource UpToDate. UpToDate provides physicians with expert answers to clinical questions that arise at the point of care.

ABFM Exam Preparation – The AAFP can help you prepare for your ABFM exam with on-site, online and in-home resources tailored to fit you and your schedule.

Economic Opportunities (Members Only) – Be recognized for your hard work. Apply for AAFP and AAFP Foundation awards, grants, loans and scholarships.

CME Reporting (Members Only) – Third-year resident members: Report the CME you earn starting January 1 of the year you complete residency with this easy online tool. Then when you need it — for interviews, licensure, credentialing, insurance, or any other reason — access your record online and e-mail it, or let us know and we’ll do it for you.

National Conference of Family Medicine Residents and Medical Students – AAFP’s annual conference draws family medicine residents and medical students from across the nation. Practice procedures, and attend workshops and dynamic lectures from the nation’s leading family physicians. Then add your voice and help shape the policies that drive the AAFP and support family medicine.

Family Practice Management Subscription – Third-year AAFP resident members: Get a head start on successfully managing your practice. Read the journal family physicians rely on for up-to-date information on coding, patient scheduling, billing, EHRs, and more.

Member Discounts – Check out the great AAFP member discounts and special pricing on products and services for you and your practice.

CLICK HERE to apply for resident membership online

CLICK HERE for a printable resident application