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.

Career Planning

• Answers to Employment Questions
• Benefits of AAFP Membership
  • AAFP Membership: What’s It Worth?
  • AAFP: Leadership Matters
• Career Choices in Family Medicine
• Fellowships
• How to Write a Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Employment Contracting Resources
  • Thoughts to Ponder Before You Sign an Employment Contract
• Ohio Resident Employment Contract Review Stipend
• Residency Wrap-Up Checklist
• Lifestyle & Income in Family Medicine

Regulatory and Administration Requirements

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

Additional Resources

• American Board of Family Medicine
  • Become Board Certified
  • Continuing Certification
  • Preparing for the Family Medicine Board Exam
• Articles for Residents and New Physicians
  • We Made it Through Residency. Here’s How You Can, Too (Fresh Perspectives, June 12, 2019)
• Professional Wellness
  • Bite-Sized Learning Sessions
  • Wellness Wednesdays Webinar Archives and Resources
  • Wellness Week Archive and Resources

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