Resources for FMIGs

The goals of the FMIG Network are as follows:

Encourage active learning and promotion of family medicine.
Improve communication between the AAFP and campus FMIGs.
Serve as credible resources for FMIGs for programming, family physician resources, fundraising and FMIG administration.
Foster positive leadership skills and behaviors in FMIG student and faculty leaders.

The resources below are tools available to FMIGs as they work to promote family medicine on a local level. You can utilize these to find out the latest best practices used by other groups, brainstorm ideas for innovative programming and enhance networking opportunities with your state chapter, other medical schools and residency programs in your state.

AAFP Student Leadership -- Find out who your elected and appointed student leaders are and talk to them about what issues you want shared with the AAFP.

FMIG Logo and Guidelines -- Obtain instructions on how to add the logo as artwork to promotional materials and include a link to Virtual FMIG on your school's Web site.

FMIG Manual -- This compilation of creative suggestions and programming tips can help guide your FMIG's activities, whether your group is just starting up or has been established for many years.

FMIG Network Leaders -- Get in touch with your Regional Coordinator to share ideas, ask questions or connect with other schools hosting activities in your region.

Funding -- Learn how your FMIG can earn extra money by signing students up for AAFP membership and participating in the FMIG Funding Initiative.

Program of Excellence (PoE) Awards -- Read application criteria and winning applications for several best practices that can be implemented by your interest group.

SNMA Collaboration -- Find out how your FMIG can create joint programming with another student group and share your experiences with the FMIG Network.

The MedShow -- Discover a new resource for medical students that features videos, blogs and information about becoming a physician.

Brochures and Handouts for FMIGs -- This page includes links to numerous brochures and other promotional materials that can help your FMIG attract members.

"Explore Your FMIG on Campus" Poster and Postcard

Two new resources have been created for your FMIG to use in recruiting members. A postcard (2-page PDF file; About PDFs) and poster (1-page PDF file; About PDFs) can be distributed at activities fairs, displayed across your medical school campus or e-mailed to peers who may be interested in joining an FMIG. Hard copies are available as well; e-mail us for more information.