Each spring OAFP asks fourth-year Ohio medical students to submit their personal statements that were written for application to family medicine residency programs. A panel of OAFP members reviews these statements and selects one for publication in the summer issue of The Ohio Family Physician.

"I remember well my experiences as a patient, and have tried to remember them while taking care of patients during the past few years. I realize the importance of nurses in the care of a patient, the sense of understanding that the human touch brings, the security brought by knowing the names of the medical staff and the need to explain every step of a procedure to decrease anxiety..." read more »

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The Ohio Academy of Family Physicians (OAFP) is one of the largest, most active state chapters of the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP).

In addition to its physician and resident members, OAFP offers medical students the opportunity to become an OAFP member and get involved in the activities of the Academy.

With more than 4,400 members, OAFP provides a broad range of member services and benefits that include:

• Legislative policymaking and advocacy activities
• Conferences and other resources for earning continuing medical education credits
• A quarterly magazine, The Ohio Family Physician
• A weekly e-newsletter, The Weekly Family Medicine Update
• Special interest listservs
• Leadership development
• Professional networking opportunities
• Promotion of family medicine as a career choice

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Learn more about becoming a member or apply on AAFP's Web site.