The California Academy of Family Physicians Foundation was established in 1984 as the philanthropic 501(c)(3) arm of the California Academy of Family Physicians - the only organization solely committed to advocating for family medicine interests. Since its inception, the CAFP Foundation has been dedicated to advancing the specialty of family medicine through charitable efforts that boost access to learning, leadership and networking opportunities for our members.
Through philanthropy, the California Academy of Family Physicians Foundation nurtures each generation of family physicians to ensure the future of family medicine and celebrate the joy of our specialty!
The California Academy of Family Physicians Foundation believes family physicians are the key to a healthy California; therefore, we provide opportunities that support and celebrate medical students, family medicine residents and early career physicians in their family medicine journey.
The CAFP Foundation’s 2023-2025 Strategic Framework is intended to help the foundation pursue excellence by focusing on how we carry out our work and optimize our resources.
The Foundation’s governing board represents a broad range of backgrounds and has diverse experiences across many disciplines, including medicine, public health, education, law and business. Our leaders are guided by the Foundation’s mission to nurture each generation of family physicians and to celebrate the joy of our specialty.
Ron Labuguen, MD, FAAFP
President
Brisbane, CA
Lalita Abhyankar, MD, MHS
Trustee
San Francisco, CA
Anna Askari MD, MSBS
Trustee
Aliso Viejo, CA
Thomas Bent MD, FAAFP
Trustee
Laguna Beach, CA
Irina de Fischer, MD, FAAFP
Secretary/Treasurer
Greenbrae, CA
Parastou Farhadian, MD
Trustee
Los Angeles, CA
Scott Kessenick, Esq.
Trustee
San Francisco, CA
Van Nguyen, DO
Trustee
Riverside, CA
Matt Varallo, DO
Trustee
Anaheim, CA
Amanda d'Almeida, MD
Resident Representative
Santa Monica, CA
Amanda Helle, MS3
Student Representative
Clovis, CA
Soomin Jung, MD
Resident Representative
Los Angeles, CA
Pamela Mann, MPH
Email: cafpfoundation@familydocs.org
Phone: (415) 231-2138
Pamela oversees the organization's philanthropic programs that aim to build a strong family medicine pipeline in California. Pamela comes to CAFP with more than a decade of experience in non-profit management -- previously working on public health programs for a national government association, directing complex global health projects in Africa and India, coordinating university clinical trials research, and conducting disease control activities for state/county health departments. She has experience across multiple public health disciplines, including education, epidemiology and surveillance, maternal-child health, and infectious diseases. Pamela holds a Bachelors in Health Sciences from James Madison University and a Masters in International Health and Development from Tulane University. She completed her fellowship in Epidemiology at the Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County. Outside of work, Pamela is a wine enthusiast and a great lover of music, people, stories, and riding her bicycle.
Our annual reports highlight the Foundation’s programming, signature initiatives and annual spending.
Residency Program Directory
We invite you to explore California's Family Medicine Residency Programs and training opportunities through the CAFP Foundation Program Directory. Use the interactive map to browse photo galleries and to learn more about each program. We hope you enjoy your tour!
Contract Review
Get help reviewing and understanding your employment contract by a healthcare attorney. CAFP members benefit from a negotiated fee of $450, which includes (1) reviewing a contract (and related documents) from a given employer, and (2) a phone call or in-person meeting to explain and answer any questions. Email cafp@familydocs.org for more information.
ACGME Family Medicine Program Search
ACGME provides detailed information on family medicine programs in California, including director/coordinator contact information, accreditation history, approved/filled positions and more. Find more information here.
We are beyond grateful for the many members, donors and funders who generously support CAFP-F’s programs and activities. Your philanthropic contributions are essential for carrying out our work. Be it scholarships, research grants, leadership training, or procedures workshops, the opportunities and content we provide require significant time, expertise and resources.
As a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization, the CAFP Foundation relies on financial and in-kind gifts to help us fulfill our mission. Donations enable us to develop supplemental academic, professional and social support for students, residents, and early career physicians in their journey to become family physician leaders.
Together, with a community of family physician advocates, leaders, teachers and advisors, we are committed to building a skilled, vibrant pipeline of family doctors for a healthier California!