Many FMIGs use handouts to explain the specialty of Family Medicine. Hard copies of the documents listed below can be requested by e-mailing Jennifer Galt.
Brochures and Handouts for FMIGs
2009 NRMP Information -- This is the AAFP's annual report that uses data from the National Resident Matching Program. It contains in-depth information about the respective year's match results.
(20-page PDF file; About PDFs)
(20-page PDF file; About PDFs)
Responses to Medical Students' FAQs About Family Medicine -- This article appeared in the American Family Physician and addresses many of the myths or misconceptions about family physicians. It's a great resource for pre-med and med students.
(8-page PDF file; About PDFs)
(8-page PDF file; About PDFs)
Explore Family Medicine -- This brochure for medical students provides a short introduction to Family Medicine.
(4-page PDF file; About PDFs)
(4-page PDF file; About PDFs)
Explore Family Medicine: A Roadmap for Your Future -- This guidebook for pre-medical students gives an overview of medical school and the process of applying.
(20-page PDF file; About PDFs)
(20-page PDF file; About PDFs)
Cyber Guide for Students -- This one page document outlines the different AAFP Web sites that may be interesting to pre-med and med students.
(1-page PDF file; About PDFs)
(1-page PDF file; About PDFs)
Advocacy Fact Sheet -- This handout explains how students can get involved in advocacy at the local and national levels. It also highlights the reasons why advocacy efforts are important.
(2-page PDF file; About PDFs)
(2-page PDF file; About PDFs)
Global Health Fact Sheet -- This handout has information for students interested in global health and international rotations.
(2-page PDF file; About PDFs)
(2-page PDF file; About PDFs)
Strolling Through the Match -- This book, produced annually by the AAFP, explains the match process. A complementary and customizable PowerPoint presentation is also available. Please e-mail Jennifer Galt at jgalt@aafp.org for a copy of the presentation.
(63-page PDF file; About PDFs)
(63-page PDF file; About PDFs)
"Explore Your FMIG on Campus" Postcard -- Use this new postcard to recruit FMIG members. Hard copies may be ordered by e-mailing fmignet@aafp.org.
(2-page PDF file; About PDFs)
(2-page PDF file; About PDFs)
"Explore Your FMIG on Campus" Poster -- This new 11"x17" poster can be displayed on bulletin boards at your medical school. Hard copies may be ordered by e-mailing fmignet@aafp.org.
(1-page PDF file; About PDFs)
(1-page PDF file; About PDFs)
