With the broadest spectrum of practice of all the medical specialties, family medicine provides you the unique opportunity to tailor the specialty to fit your own needs and interests. For the past 10 years, family medicine has been the most recruited specialty in the United States. Rising demand has also led to rising salaries. See what makes it so appealing - and find out why family medicine might just be your perfect match!
What is Family Medicine?
9 Reasons to Choose Family Medicine
Discover Family Medicine Career Options
Explore Income & Lifestyle Expectations
Training Requirements for Family Physicians
National Conference is now FUTURE—a new name to capture the energy of our family medicine residents and med students.
July 31-August 2, 2025 in Kansas City
Family medicine often finds you before you find it. Consider the following to see why family medicine might just be your perfect match.
Residency interviews are beginning, are you ready? Read insights on how to leverage your interview notes to build a residency program rank list.
Family medicine is the most diverse, dynamic, and in-demand medical specialty. A panel of family physicians share their passions and family medicine story. Learn what makes their work so rewarding and get an idea of where you fit in!
Dr. Bechara Choucair shares his amazing story, from residency to serving as the national vaccinations coordinator. He also discusses what's next for family medicine and the role today's medical students will play in shaping the future.
Start your journey toward a career in family medicine. Learn what it takes to get into medical school, and plan for attending and managing medical school debt.
Is a Career in Medicine for You
Get Into Medical School
Plan for Medical School
Manage Medical School Debt
Find a Family Medicine Program
Medical school isn't easy, but the AAFP's study tools and resources can help you along the way.
Deciding on a Specialty
Research Clinical Topics & Procedures
Plan Your Clerkships & Electives
Global Health Opportunities
Finding a Mentor
Attend Family Medicine Conferences
Listen to the AFP Podcast
Once you approach the end of your medical school education, the next step is matching with a family medicine residency program. Find out more about the Match process, preparing for residency interviews, and finding a residency program that's right for you.
Understand the Match Process
Choosing a Residency Program
Find a Residency Program
Preparing your Residency Application
Residency Interview Guide
Supplemental Offer and Acceptance Program Tips
Maintaining your overall wellness during medical school is critical for your success. Check out our collection of videos, articles and other tools to help you prevent burnout, care for yourself and lead change as you grow your career.
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This webinar explores strategies to overcome perfectionism, including self-compassion techniques and tools to prioritize personal health.
Make the most of your school's Family Medicine Interest Group (FMIG). Discover new programming ideas, apply for funding, and create a forum for others interested in family medicine.
Discover FMIG Resources
Join the FMIG Network Online Community
Explore family medicine with a free student membership in the AAFP, and access benefits and resources you can use in medical school.
Master family medicine topics and prep for your family med shelf exam with our board review questions, which are free for AAFP members.
Join an exclusive community just for medical student members, and explore other online communities organized by topic and interest.
