The American Academy of Family Physicians Award for Excellence in Graduate Medical Education recognizes outstanding family medicine residents for leadership, civic involvement, exemplary patient care, and aptitude for and interest in family medicine.
Recipients are awarded a $1,000 scholarship and transportation with two nights of lodging to receive the honor in person at the 2017 AAFP Family Medicine Experience (FMX) in San Antonio, TX.
Eligibility requirements:
- Current AAFP resident member
- Eligible to practice family medicine in the United States
- In second year of an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education-accredited family medicine residency or in first year of an American Osteopathic Association (AOA)-approved family medicine residency after completing an AOA-approved rotating general or family medicine internship.
Selection criteria:
- Demonstrated leadership ability
- Community involvement/social commitment
- Exemplary patient care and interpersonal relationships.
Get the recognition you’ve earned as a leader for family medicine.
Please visit the AAFP website for more information and the application process. The deadline to apply is Friday, April 17.