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American Academy of Family Physicians

The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) was founded in 1947 to promote and maintain high-quality standards for family medicine, an offshoot of the classical general practitioner. It is headquartered in Leawood, Kansas.

Not to be confused with AAPF.

Abbreviation

AAFP

1947 (1947)

Professional association

Leawood, Kansas

136,700

R. Shawn Martin[1]

  • President, Dr. Steven Furr
  • Board Chair, Dr. Tochi Iroku-Malize

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American Academy of General Practice

AAFP is one of the largest medical organizations in the United States, with 136,700 members in 50 U.S. states and territories, in addition to international members. The AAFP was instrumental in establishing family medicine as medicine's 20th primary specialty. The AMA's Council on Medical Education and the independent American Board of Medical Specialties granted approval to a certifying board in family medicine on February 8, 1969.

History[edit]

The AAFP was founded in 1947 as the American Academy of General Practice. The organization's name was changed on October 3, 1971, to "more accurately reflect the changing nature of primary health care".[2]

Support and sustain practices that ensure the value of your comprehensive services.

family medicine

Reduce administrative complexity that detracts from patient care.

Equip members with clinical expertise to provide high-quality, and address health disparities.

evidence-based care

Grow a family physician workforce that fully represents our country's diversity.

The mission of the AAFP is to improve the health of patients, families and communities by serving the needs of members with professionalism and creativity.[3]


To fulfill its mission, the AAFP's strategic objectives include:


The AAFP also provides patients with free educational resources on its consumer health site.[4]

AAFP News—the official news publication of the American Academy of Family Physicians

[6]

—an editorially independent official peer-reviewed, clinical review medical journal for physicians and other health care professionals.

American Family Physician

Family Practice Management—a peer-reviewed, practice improvement journal dedicated to offering practical ideas for better practice, better patient care, and a better work life for family physicians.

[7]

—a collaborative effort with six family medicine organizations

Annals of Family Medicine

(ALSO)

Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics

(ABFM)

American Board of Family Medicine

(AOBFP)

American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians

American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians

Family medicine

(Wonca)

World Organization of Family Doctors

Official website

The AAFP Foundation

—a journal by the AAFP

American Family Physician

—a journal by the AAFP

Family Practice Management

—a collaborative journal of the six family medicine organizations

Annals of Family Medicine

—The AAFP's patient education site. Includes handouts, brochures, flowcharts and other resources for patients

familydoctor.org