2009 Family Physician of the Year -- Read about Dr. William Ellert's efforts to help the homeless in Phoenix, AZ, which earned him the "AAFP Family Physician of the Year" award for 2009.

"You Make the Difference" Videos

Part 1 -- Find out why Drs. Shelly and Doug Gruenbacher chose to practice family medicine in a close-knit community in Kansas.
(3-minute RAM file; About Files)

Part 2 -- Dr. Beulette Hooks talks about how she approches family medicine at an Army base in Columbus, Georgia.
(2-minute RAM file; About Files)

Part 3 -- Dr. Hugh Taylor and his patients reflect on the rewards of having the same family physician for many years.
(2-minute RAM file; About Files)

Part 4 -- Practicing family medicine in an urban environment and participating in policy-making decisions are strong motivators for family physician Dr. Neil Calman.
(3-minute RAM file; About Files)

Watch the "You Make the Difference" series -- Drs. Gruenbacher, Hooks, Taylor and Calman discuss why they chose family medicine and how they make a difference in their patients' lives.
(11-minute RAM file; About Files)

Rural Family Physician Profiles

Dr. Patrick Harr: "From Babies to Bearcats" -- Find out how a career as a family physician (and as the team doctor for the Northwest Missouri State Bearcats) has helped Dr. Patrick Harr give something back to his community.
(3-minute RAM file; About Files)

Dr. Bertha Safford: "Finding Flexibility in Family Practice" -- Dr. Bertha Safford discusses how practicing in a rural community has afforded her the opportunity to pursue creative and challenging roles in rural medicine.
(3-minute RAM file; About Files)

Dr. Carlos Gonzales: "A Passion to Treat All" -- As the only practicing physician for 1600 square miles, Dr. Carlos Gonzales shares the joys and challenges of rural health care.
(4-minute RAM file; About Files)

Dr. Maggie Blackburn: "From Big City to Rural Serenity" -- Dr. Maggie Blackburn discusses the rewards a career change to family medicine has brought her.
(3-minute RAM file; About Files)

Dr. Tom Nesom: "Blending Tradition and Technology" -- Dr. Tom Nesom is fulfilling his childhood dream of being a family physician by keeping ties to family and community strong and staying up-to-date with technology.
(3-minute RAM file; About Files)