Family Medicine Advocacy Summit

Scholarship Applications are open now through February 28, 2025. 

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For more information on the event details check out AAFP's FMAS page.

The AFMRD actively participates in the Family Medicine Advocacy Summit in Washington, D.C. each Spring. For 2025, AFMRD will provide scholarships for:

  • 16 family medicine residents
  • 2 AFMRD members
  • 2 NIPDD fellows

AFMRD reimburses up to $2,500 per person (travel, lodging, meals and registration).

Eligibility Requirements:

Following the summit, all scholars are required to submit a PowerPoint presentation (template provided by AFMRD) recapping the scholars' experience, an expense reimbursement form and itemized receipts. Reimbursement checks will not be sent until presentations are received.

Resident

  • Currently a family medicine resident in good standing

  • First-time attendee of the summit.

  • Availability to attend FMAS and related events

  • Online application will include:

    • Current curriculum vitae

    • Program director or current chair letter of recommendation outlining qualifications and commitment to time off

    • Document describing why applicant wishes to attend FMAS and any prior advocacy experience they may have (maximum 300 words)

AFMRD Member

  • Currently an AFMRD member

  • First-time attendee of the summit

  • Availability to attend FMAS and related events

  • Fill out online application and include:

    • Current curriculum vitae

    • Document describing why applicant wishes to attend FMAS and any prior advocacy experience they may have (maximum 300 words)

 NIPDD Graduate

  • Graduate of NIPDD and a current AFMRD member

  • First-time attendee of the summit

  • Availability to attend FMAS and related events

  • Fill out online application and include:

    • Current curriculum vitae

    • Document describing why applicant wishes to attend FMAS and any prior advocacy experience they may have (maximum 300 words)