Students and Residents

CAFP and CAFP Foundation are committed to investing in the future of family medicine and providing the tools, resources, and opportunities medical students and family medicine residents need to succeed in their FM journey.

If you have a question about student or resident activities, please contact us at cafp@familydocs.org.

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Opportunities

Your Student + Resident Council

Council membership offers a unique opportunity to champion family medicine while developing leadership and advocacy skills. CAFP selects medical student and resident leaders through an application process.

Family Medicine Residents' Poster Contest

The poster competition promotes scholarly activity by family medicine residents. Residents are invited to submit case and research abstracts that undergo a blinded review process. Selected posters are displayed and presented at the Family Medicine Clinical Forum.

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All Member Advocacy Meeting

The All Member Advocacy Meeting (AMAM) provides an invaluable experience to get involved in CAFP’s legislative advocacy efforts. Scholarships are available to support student and resident attendance.

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National Conference for Residents and Students

The AAFP National Conference is the place to energize a passion for family medicine. Immerse yourself in topics ranging from clinical skills, career planning, advocacy and leadership; and explore family medicine residency training programs from across the country. Scholarships are available to support student and resident attendance.

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Procedure Workshops

The CAFP Procedures Workshop is a Council-led initiative that introduces office-based procedures within family medicine practice. The high volunteer faculty-to-student ratio makes this workshop incredibly special for students interested in primary care and family medicine.

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The Summit
for Students + FM Residents

The Summit for Students + FM Residents inspires a new generation of family medicine leaders by bringing together medical students, residents and faculty in the same learning community. The Summit provides a unique chance for attendees to make personal and professional connections, develop leadership skills, build advocacy acumen and explore California programs at the Residency Fair.

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Family Medicine Interest Groups

FMIGs are committed to promoting the family medicine specialty at their campus, igniting interest in primary care and inspiring students to serve their local community. CAFP supports all California FMIGs through funding and technical assistance.

Pipeline and Mentorship Programs

CAFP provides funding support for initiatives that strengthen the family medicine pipeline from high school through medical school and residency.

Medical Student Research Grant Program

The Student Research Grant Program gives students the opportunity to work with a practicing or academic family physician to conduct clinical or educational research.

Ready to Get Involved?

Are you passionate about family medicine? Do you have a vision for our field? Take on a leadership role within your Academy and develop innovative ways to promote and advocate for family medicine in California.

AAFP has student and resident leadership opportunities year-round.

Students and Residents

Opportunities

Your Student + Resident Council

Family Medicine Residents' Poster Contest

All Member Advocacy Meeting

National Conference for Residents and Students

Procedure Workshops

The Summitfor Students + FM Residents

Ready to Get Involved?

Connect with your local CAFP chapter

The Summit
for Students + FM Residents