What is family medicine? Why choose family medicine?
Family physicians are an invaluable resource for patients, their communities and an evolving health care system. Family medicine offers a medical career of diversity and flexibility. It provides significant opportunities while allowing you to be the kind of physician you want to be.
OAFP is here to support you during medical school, residency, as a new physician and throughout your family medicine career.
With seven medical schools and 22 family medicine residencies in rural, suburban and urban communities, Ohio offers a wealth of resources for those pursuing a career in medicine. Learn more about living in Ohio on the Discover Ohio Web site.
As a member of OAFP, medical students have the opportunity to participate in OAFP activities including the Family Medicine Student Retreat, among others; participate in discussions with peers in special interest listservs; network with the family physician community; and receive OAFP publications.
Serving as chair or vice chair of the OAFP Student Affairs Forum not only provides you with a leadership opportunity, it allows you to become connected with your academy and other medical students in Ohio. The Student Affairs Forum helps plan the Family Medicine Student Retreat, encourages student participation in OAFP and selects medical student representatives to the American Academy of Family Physicians National Conference of Student Members. Elections are held annually at the Family Medicine Student Retreat. For more information, view the requirements and criteria for serving as chair and vice chair.
If you have questions or need more information on any of these opportunities or requirements, contact the OAFP office or your current student leaders.
