During this holiday season, we’re reflecting on all that we are thankful for here at the OAFP Foundation (Foundation). Through monetary donations, in-kind gifts, or time spent precepting medical students, we are thankful for all of the Ohio Academy of Family Physicians members who have made a difference this year.
On Giving Tuesday, we are sharing our 2025 successes and the many ways members can support Foundation programming as we head into 2026.
The Foundation works to cultivate student career choice in the specialty of family medicine and ensure a thriving family physician workforce for Ohio. Foundation programs have benefited thousands of Ohio medical students and residents through preceptorship stipends, event scholarships, and programming to provide meaningful, family medicine-focused experiences. Without our donors, corporate partners, regional chapters, and friends, the Foundation’s mission to cultivate student career choice in the specialty of family medicine would not be possible.
- 56 first-year medical students participated in the Leroy A. Rodgers, MD, Preceptorship Program (Preceptorship Program)
- 50+ medical students and residents attended the Ohio Reception at the American Academy of Family Physicians’ (AAFP) 2025 FUTURE Conference
- 5 medical students received scholarships to support their attendance to the Family Medicine Education Consortium Annual Meeting.
- 11 medical students received scholarships to attend the AAFP’s FUTURE Conference.
- 1 medical student served as a delegate to the National Congress of Student Members
- 2 resident leaders served as delegates to the National Congress of Family Medicine Residents.
In 2025, we proudly marked the 35th anniversary of our Preceptorship Program, a cornerstone of our work in shaping future family physicians. This long-standing program not only reached a major milestone, but was also honored with an Outstanding Program Award from the AAFP Foundation, recognizing its exceptional influence and the dedication of the preceptors who make it possible!
Your contributions are essential to sustaining and growing initiative like this. Will you join us on Giving Tuesday and support the Foundation’s efforts to provide scholarships, hands-on learning opportunities, and guidance for students exploring careers in family medicine?
- Pay it Forward
Help keep the career-affirming programs going by joining the $35 for 35 Years Challenge and donating directly to the Foundation. - Tax-Wise Alternative
Give from your IRA. Those 72 and older can implement a qualified charitable donation (QCD) from a traditional IRA or similar tax-deferred retirement plan. Whether you are itemizing deductions or taking the standard deduction, those 72 and older can limit their taxable income by directing up to $100,000 per year tax-free from their IRAs to charities through QCDs. Those who itemize deductions can use charitable deductions to help offset the tax liability when converting traditional tax-deferred retirement plans to a Roth IRA. Please always consult your professional advisor regarding your specific tax circumstances. - OAFP Merchandise
Shop the Foundation Bonfire Store for holiday gifts for yourself, your colleagues, mentors, and/or mentees. From tees, sweatshirts, and drinkware—every purchase directly supports student programs. - iGive
The Foundation is a registered charity with iGive – providing you with an easy way to support the Foundation during your holiday shopping. Sign up at iGive.com/OAFPFand shop online at the 2000+ participating retail establishments, a percentage of your purchase(s) will be donated to the Foundation – and your shopping donations are tax deductible! Merchants associated with iGive are not remote, online “trunk stores,” but rather retailers such as 1-800 Contacts, BoxLunch, Cheryl’s, Dick’s Sporting, Goods Expedia, JCPenney, Kohl’s, Land’ End, Macy’s, Orbitz, Sephora, Staples, QVC, Verizon Wireless, and many, many more.
On behalf of the Foundation, its trustees, and all of the medical students and residents who benefitted from the Foundation’s support this year, we wish you, your family, and friends a happy and safe holiday season. Thank you for supporting the Foundation and the family medicine specialty!
For more information on donations or the Foundation, please contact Deputy Executive Vice President Kaitlin McGuffie or call 800.742.7327.
To learn more about Foundation programming and ways you can help continue the success, visit the Foundation website.