Resources for FMIG meetings

 Resources on www.aafp.com:  

http://fmignet.aafp.org/-  AAFP’s Virtual FMIG page

Find tons of information about careers in family medicine including:

INCOME:  While income may vary by region, years in practice and type of practice the average net income of family physicians can range from approximately $140,000 to $163,000.

LOAN FORGIVENESS PROGRAMS available to students to help reduce medical education debt.

FLEXIBILITY and BALANCE:  Flexible practice models offer family physicians a wide range of lifestyle options. Investigate part-time practice and 14 family medicine lifestyle careers, such as Resort Doctor, Hospitalist, Researcher, Emergency Medicine and Locum Tenens.

  FMIG Toolbox- http://fmignet.aafp.org/fmigtoolbox.xml Who doesn’t like a good toolbox!

Use this section of the site to contact your regional coordinator and access program guides and other best practices established by award winning FMIG s.  Find resources, network with other chapters and leaders nationwide and check out programs of excellence for new ideas and a template to get started!

 You can also apply for membership online at http://fmignet.aafp.org/cgi-bin/studentapp.pl

 IAFP can offer FMIGs the following assistance:

• IAFP has a database of volunteers who can come to FMIG meetings to discuss a variety of topics. 
• IAFP has a presentation on Government Relations and family medicine that Gordana Krkic, IAFP vice president of government relations can present at a meeting.
• AAFP and STFM have provided a presentation and handouts on “Your Future in Family Medicine” created specifically for FMIG or other student gatherings.
• IAFP will host a “Preparing for Residency” program in April (exact date still TBD) at Loyola University – Stritch School of Medicine in Maywood .
• IAFP can also help your FMIG organize or maintain and organized Tar Wars effort in the fall of 2006

 

Stay in touch with Ginnie Flynn at gflynn@iafp.com
630-435-0257 x118 FAX:  630-435-0433