• Family Physicians as Role Models for Underrepresented Students

    The American Academy of Family Physicians is committed to diversifying the primary care workforce to meet the health needs of paitents and their communities to achieve health equity. Family physicians often serve as the first point of contact in halthcare and can inspire younger generations to pursue a medical career through significant early interations. As community leaders and ambassadors of their profession, it is essential that family physicians actively serve as role models and advocate for family medicine. The AAFP encourages family medicine residencies, medical shools, and student groups such as family medicine interest groups to engage and expose youth in their community, especially those from uderrepresented populations, to careers in family medicne.  (1985) (September 2024 COD)