The FMIG Network
Learn about the FMIG Network, the AAFP's resources for FMIGs, and opportunities for leaders.
What is the FMIG Network?
The AAFP established the National Family Medicine Interest Group (FMIG) Network in 1995 to aid communication and the exchange of best practices between FMIG students and faculty leaders across the country. The network consists of student FMIG leaders and campus-based faculty, five appointed Regional Coordinators, one elected National Coordinator, a liaison to the Latino Medical Student Association, and a liaison to the Student National Medical Association. These coordinators serve as consultants to and resources for FMIGs.
FMIG Network Vision and Mission
FMIG Network Vision
Build a robust, diverse, and inclusive workforce of compassionate, committed, socially conscious, and highly qualified family physicians who care for and improve the health of all.
FMIG Network Mission
Develop the family medicine workforce and advance the specialty of family medicine by strengthening current and aspiring medical students to be prepared for and choose to pursue a career in family medicine in the U.S.
FMIG Network Strategic Objectives
- Develop a robust family medicine workforce that is inclusive and representative of those underrepresented in medicine.
- Raise the awareness, understanding, and confidence of U.S. and international medical students, current and aspiring, to choose family medicine and spread a shared vision for the future of family medicine and primary care in the U.S.
- Develop leadership skills and competencies that will enable and encourage future family physicians to excel in a primary care career and influence the health care system.
- Encourage the success and effectiveness of FMIGs and increase their ability to collaborate with other family medicine and ally organizations.
- Empower FMIG Network members — student and faculty leaders — to engage and serve their communities and challenge social and systemic barriers to health equity
- The new registration process will provide FMIGs better access to the AAFP and AAFP resources through programming resources, awards, and other AAFP activities.
- Register your FMIG between January 15 – March 31 to receive $600 in funding and recruitment materials in time for summer 2025
- FMIG registration includes providing information on FMIG leadership, faculty and staff as well as designating a contact to receive recruitment materials, if applicable
- During registration, you will have the opportunity to share feedback and apply for FMSO Grant Core Funding at the same time*
- The full registration should take no more than 20 minutes to complete.
*If a school has not yet received funding during the 24-25 FMSO grant cycle (August 2024 – March 2025) you will receive a check in April and new funding in summer 2025.
Resources for Your FMIG
Explore a number of resources from the AAFP to help you plan your next FMIG program, promote your FMIG, and connect with other students
Apply for Funding
Discover funding opportunities that can help pay for FMIG programming.
Find Presentation Resources and Materials About Family Medicine
Find tools and resources to successfully communicate with your classmates and faculty.
Collaborate With Other Campus Groups
Find Family Meetings and Conferences for Medical Students
Join the FMIG Network Online Community
The AAFP hosts an online community to support local FMIG efforts. Join this student-only space today to stay updated on the latest news and opportunities for FMIGs, plus ask questions, and share ideas with fellow medical student leaders in FMIGs. A separate community is also available for faculty and staff FMIG advisors and supporters.
Become an FMIG Leader
Locally and nationally, there are many FMIG leadership opportunities. Leadership in an FMIG or with the FMIG Network can help you extend your network, share your passion, and build your CV for residency applications.
Local leadership
Joining the FMIG leadership team at your school will give you experience in a variety of areas, plus help you develop your strengths. Check with current leaders, or the faculty FMIG advisor, to learn how to run for a position.
FMIG Network leadership
The FMIG Network is led by a group of eight students who serve as coordinators and liaisons. All AAFP medical student members are eligible to apply for a position. Learn more about the application cycles and responsibilities associated with these roles.
