Managing Your Career

Seize Your Opportunity

Your career opportunities are nearly limitless in family medicine. These resources are tailored to support your journey in medicine’s most unbound specialty, from medical school to late career.

Jump to a section: Career Planning | Job Opportunities | Contracts and Scope | Well-being and Leadership | Specialty Choice

Career Planning

Career Coaching

A career coach can help you identify what you need most.

Career Benchmark Dashboard

See career and income data from family physicians across the country.

Job Opportunities

Job Search Support

Apply to family medicine jobs, set income expectations, and more.

Applying and Interviewing

Stand out in the application and interview processes and find the right fit.

Contracts and Practice Scope

Employment Contracting

Confidently hire a lawyer, review, and negotiate your contract

Privileges and Credentialing

Secure the access you need to practice to your desired scope.

Well-being and Leadership

Physician Well-being

Maintain your well-being and help inspire a culture of wellness.

Leadership Development

Learn skills that help you reach your full potential.

Considering a Career in Family Medicine?

9 Signs Family Medicine Is Right for You

Find out if you’re a future family physician and see what resources the AAFP offers to help you find your place in the specialty.

Family Medicine Career and Satisfaction Data

Explore real-world career data from family physicians across the country. Compare career options and see what the specialty offers.