There’s plenty happening as you welcome new interns and support returning residents. This month's updates include an important deadline, practical resources and opportunities to help your program and residents kick this new year off on the right start.
Deadline Extended to July 31: Complete Your Residency Census
You only have a short window to complete or update your 2026 Residency Census with the deadline of July 31. The information you share will be featured in residency directories used by applicants, giving you a powerful opportunity to showcase your program and help future residents find a training experience that aligns with their values and aspirations.
Use a Screen-in Process, Rather Than Filtering Out
Based on the Residency Selection Improvement Initiative work, residency programs are encouraged to evaluate their process of reviewing applications to expand their pool of applicants, including using a mission-aligned process to screen in applicants rather than filtering out individuals.
Bulk Board Prep Savings: Help Residents Build Exam Confidence
Planning for the year ahead? The AAFP's Board Review On Demand helps residents prepare for the ABFM one-day exam through flexible learning, practice questions and expert-led review. Save when you purchase access for three or more learners. Take advantage of this special bulk pricing and give every resident access to a trusted board prep resource. Call (800) 274-2273 to get started.
Welcome Your New Interns
The first few weeks of residency set the tone for the year ahead. So first, thank you for everything you do to help residents feel prepared, connected and supported from day one. Consider sharing the PGY-1 Quick Start to help them get familiar with what’s available from the AAFP to support them over the next three years.
One simple way to support residents is by making sure they know about the no-cost life and disability coverage available through the AAFP Insurance Program. Family medicine residents receive guaranteed acceptance with no underwriting, including $100,000 in life insurance and $5,000/month in disability coverage. A great resource to include in onboarding or resident newsletters.
Every residency program has opportunities to grow. Through longitudinal consultation, RPS consultants partner with programs to identify strengths, address challenges and develop practical strategies for long-term success.
Whether your goal is to:
Strengthen recruitment and retention
Prepare for accreditation
Plan for future growth
Build on your program's strengths
RPS consultants provide personalized guidance and practical solutions to help your program move forward with confidence.
Please note in this section we’ve provided prewritten copy that you can cut and paste into communications to quickly get the word out to your residents about resources available to them.
Help Protect Your Future Income—At No Cost
As an AAFP resident member, you have access to no-cost life and disability insurance through the AAFP Insurance Program. This benefit includes $100,000 in life insurance and $5,000 per month in disability coverage, with guaranteed acceptance and no medical underwriting. It's a simple way to protect yourself and your income while you're in residency.
Everything you need for residency is now in one place. The AAFP Residency Hub brings together Board prep, clinical tools, career guidance and member benefits—all organized by your year of training.
PGY-3: Board prep and transition-to-practice support
Chief Residents: Leadership resources for your role
Visit the Residency Hubto explore resources tailored to your stage of residency.
Turn Your Passion Into Action
Have an idea to improve health in your community? If you're a PGY-1 or PGY-2 family medicine resident, the AAFP Foundation’sFamily Medicine Cares Resident Service Award can help turn your ideas into action. Up to two residents will receive $16,500 to support projects that address health disparities and improve care for underserved communities. Applications close September 30.
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