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FM Champions
Family physicians have no limits on who we can see, which means there are few limits on where we can practice! We can treat patients of any age and gender, which means we can fill the gaps in communities that lack pediatricians and OB/Gyns. You’re in a great position to promote family medicine directly to the next generation in your community! Here are just 9 reasons to choose family medicine (courtesy of AAFP). We know you have more!
AAFP’s Family Medicine Champions is an ideal community engagement opportunity for medical students, FMIGs, residency programs, practicing physicians and even Life members can share their experiences.
Visit the local university Health Professions Club Visit your local high school with a Future Doctors Club or other Health Professions organization or learning track.
You have the stories! Your own journey, when you decided to be a doctor What medical school is/was like Why family medicine is right for you What you love about family medicine What YOU DO in family medicine What’s possible in family Medicine How do you get started? Contact your local school! How can you let us know? Fill out this easy reporting form so we can track who’s using FM Champions and where. We’d love any photos you can share! Submit a form for each presentation you make. Post on social media and tag us! @IllinoisAFP on Twitter/X and Instagram!
Links to first-hand experiences shared by Illinois family physicians
What Can You Do with Family Medicine? (recorded 5/16/2024) Featuring four Illinois family physicians with unique jobs where family medicine training is ideal!
Careers Caring for Older Adults Webinar Recorded om 2024 by the Geriatrics MIG
