Brochures and Handouts for FMIGs

Strolling Through the Match -- This book, produced annually by the AAFP, explains the Match process. To order free books for your FMIG, use the AAFP Online Catalog (aafp.org/catalog). A complementary and customizable PowerPoint presentation is also available. Please e-mail Ashley Bentley at abentley@aafp.org for a copy of the presentation.
(68-page PDF file; About PDFs)

2010 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)

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)

Explore Family Medicine -- This brochure for medical students provides a brief introduction to family medicine.
(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)

Cyber Guide for Students -- This one page document outlines the different AAFP Web sites that may be interesting to pre-med and med students.
(2-page PDF file; About PDFs)

PCMH Flyer for Medical Students -- This front-and-back flyer was designed specifically for the medical student audience. It includes facts about the Patient-Centered Medical Home, as well as questions medical students can ask residency programs during the interview process to gauge their PCMH model.
(2-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)

Global Health Fact Sheet -- This handout has information for students interested in global health and international rotations.
(2-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)

"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)

"Be the Doctor" Poster Series -- Show medical students how they can “Be the Doctor” they always wanted to be. Hang these FREE posters in your department, on FMIG bulletin boards, in family medicine clinics, or in the student lounge. Each poster focuses on a different aspect of family medicine: global health, health and fitness, public health and research, and social justice.