• The AAFP National Conference of Family Medicine Residents and Medical Students is the only place to find dedicated national programming for FMIG leaders. Join us August 1-3, 2013, in Kansas City!
• Hear about family medicine straight from a family doc. Our featured physician, Mark Ryan, MD, practices, teaches, volunteers, and tweets!
• Did you know the national FMIG Network is on Facebook? How about Twitter? YouTube? Well, we are — be sure to follow us to stay connected!
  

Just as Family Medicine Interest Groups (FMIGs) serve to promote the broad and opportunity-filled specialty of family medicine at medical schools across the nation, the Virtual FMIG serves to do the same for anyone interested in family medicine.

Whether you're an aspiring medical student, an FMIG leader, a teacher of family medicine or even a curious bystander, we hope you'll take the time to Explore Family Medicine.

Family Medicine

What can I expect as a family physician? Where are family physicians needed? What do they earn?

Pre-Med

What do I need to know about choosing a career in medicine? What is the MCAT? How do I apply to medical school?

Medical School

How can I make the most of each rotation? How do I choose a specialty? What should I know about choosing senior electives?

Residency

How do I research residencies? What’s the best way to schedule residency interviews? How does the Match work?

Getting Involved

Which medical societies offer students leadership roles? Where can I find ideas for community service projects?

FMIG on Campus

How do I get connected to the FMIG Network? Where do I find fundraising ideas? How can my FMIG offer better programming?

Resources

What publications will help me in my career as a family physician? How do I access materials for my FMIG?