Transition to Practice Toolbox

The Academy is here to help as you prepare to graduate residency and begin your family medicine career! Utilize the following resources to help you with your transition into practice and for the years that follow.

Preparing to Graduate Residency

• Find a Fellowship
• How to Prepare for Your First American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) Family Medicine Board Exam
• Ohio Resident Employment Contract Review Reimbursement
• Resident Employment Preparation Checklist

Career Planning

• Career Choices in Family Medicine
• How to Write a Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Lifestyle & Income in Family Medicine
• Managing Your Career
• Physician Employment Contracting
• How to Prepare for Your First ABFM Family Medicine Board Exam during Residency

Professional Memberships & Benefits

• • Benefits
  • CareerLink
  • Family Medicine Career Benchmark Dashboard
  • First Year Post-Residency Transition Education Package
  • Leadership Matters
  • Member Interest Groups
  • Value of AAFP Membership

• Benefits
• Career Center
• Emerging Leaders Program
• Events & Continuing Medical Education Opportunities
• Leadership Opportunities
• Legislative policymaking and advocacy activities
• Quarterly print and digital magazine, The Ohio Family Physician
• Weekly e-newsletter, Weekly Family Medicine Update

Regulatory and Administration Requirements

• DEA Forms & Applications
• National Provider Identifier Application
• Ohio Medical License Application

Board Certification

• ABFM
  • Become Board Certified
  • Continuing Certification
  • Certificates of Added Qualifications
• AAFP Board Review Courses

Wellness

• Ohio Professionals Health Program
• Physician Well-Being (American Academy of Family Physicians)
• Professional Wellness Resources (Ohio Academy of Family Physicians)

Additional Resources

• Articles for Residents and New Physicians
• OAFP Bite-Sized Learning Sessions

If you have any questions, please contact Director of Member Engagement Emily Pavoni or call 800.742.7327.