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 CareerLink
  • 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
• OAFP Career Center
• 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

Board Certification

• American Board of Family Medicine
  • Become Board Certified
  • Continuing Certification
  • Preparing for the Family Medicine Board Exam
• AAFP Board Review Courses

Wellness

• Ohio Physicians Health Program
• Physician Health First (American Academy of Family Physicians)
• Professional Wellness Resources (Ohio Academy of Family Physicians)

Additional Resources

• Articles for Residents and New Physicians
  • We Made it Through Residency. Here’s How You Can, Too (Fresh Perspectives, June 12, 2019)
• OAFP Bite-Sized Learning Sessions

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