For more than 10 years, the AAFP Family Medicine Interest Group (FMIG) Network has recognized FMIGs with the Program of Excellence Award for their efforts to stimulate student interest in family medicine and family medicine programming.
In order to win this award, an FMIG must demonstrate that it is a well-rounded program with competency in a number of key areas, including: infrastructure, student involvement/student retention, family medicine advocacy and community outreach/patient advoacy. The FMIG must also illustrate significant changes or enhancements — what was learned from the previous year's activities, what new innovations have been or will be developed and what elements of programming were modified to meet the needs of members.
Information about applying for the Program of Excellence award is below. Please contact Ashley Bentley if you have any questions.
- Standardized application form - Applications submitted in other formats will not be accepted.
Download application (2-page Word document; About Downloading) - Application length - All applications must be a minimum of five pages and a maximum of 15 pages.
- Categories - Please note that the categories that determine overall success and individual (categorical) winners are:
- FMIG Operation
- Community Service
- Professional Development
- Exposure to Family Medicine and Family Physicians
- Promoting the Value of Primary Care
- Measures of Success
The awards also often recognize a first-time applicant and/or a most improved FMIG, as well as special consideration categorical awards as deemed appropriate by the judging panel.
- Your application should be submitted for consideration as an overall winner OR a categorical winner. You will be able to denote which you intend to apply for on the application.
Applications are due Friday, April 1, 2012, to Ashley Bentley.
