The OAFP Foundation’s (Foundation) national award-winning program, the Leroy A. Rodgers, MD, Preceptorship Program is turning 35—and we’re marking this milestone with a challenge to raise $35,000 by the end of 2025 to support the next generation of family physicians.
This beloved program has connected over 1,550 medical students with family physician mentors, giving them a firsthand look at the power of family medicine.
As 2019 participant Joseph 
, MD, shared, “This program puts the power of family medicine into action; uniting established and budding physicians for the sake of patients everywhere.”
Reflecting on his experience, Dr. Laseter added, “This program was one of a couple of things that cemented my desire to pursue family medicine. I wanted to be embedded in the community and know my patients like my preceptor did. He was not feigning trust and partnership by virtue of being affiliated with a large health system but had earned that trust and was a fellow community member – I found this astounding and something to aspire towards.”
Now, we’re calling on the Ohio Academy of Family Physicians’ (OAFP) community to help
Every contribution helps fund student stipends and expand access to mentorship. Whether you’re a former preceptor, a past participant, or a champion of family medicine, your gift has a lasting impact.
- Make a personal donation
- Honor a mentor, mentee, or colleague with a gift in their name
- Start a friendly challenge with your practice or residency program
Together, we can celebrate 35 years of connection—and invest in many more to come.
- Give Today
- Learn More About the Preceptorship Program
I hope all OAFP members will consider donating to this amazingly effective program of helping students experience what Family Practuce really is in the real world, as opposed to what they may have heard in their narrow experiences in the academic world. We are changing lives with this program, connecting students who are wired for Family Practice with experiences that illustrate how good their fit is with that career trajectory!