AAFP will award scholarships to two students and two residents to attend the 2020 Family Medicine Advocacy Summit (FMAS) in Washington, DC on May 18-19, 2020. These scholarships provide an opportunity for students and residents interested in health care policy to learn more about the political issues that affect family medicine and receive training in effective advocacy. Scholarships will include reimbursement for travel to DC, hotel accommodations, as well as food and local transportation associated with the conference. Award recipients will be notified no later than January 15. Interested students and residents should submit a completed application and current CV electronically or by mail no later than December 15. Please send to Lorlita Alexander, American Academy of Family Physicians, 1133 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 1100, Washington, DC 20036 or lalexander@aafp.org. Contact Jeanette Contreras by email or at (202) 655-4910 with questions.
