Interviews, CCC meetings and board prep are all on the calendar. This month, find a faster way to search the Criteria for Excellence, a reminder to keep applicants informed, board prep support for your residents and an outside perspective on your CCC process.
The Criteria for Excellence is now searchable online.
The 183-page PDF is now a searchable online resource, so you can go straight to the guidance you need. When time is tight, start with your most pressing needs, then follow the links in each section to related topics and resources.
RSII Interview Guidelines recommend letting applicants know their status by Dec. 1. Timely updates reduce uncertainty for applicants and help your program manage its waitlist. Based on 2025 Match data, about 80% of interview offers were extended by Dec. 1.
ERAS and Thalamus bulk email tools make it easy to notify applicants who remain under consideration or won’t receive an interview invitation.
Your residents’ exam success reflects your program’s success.
Helping your residents pass the boards is a big responsibility. The AAFP is here to assist you. Supplement their prep with the new Board Review Online, Edition 17. Your residents get valuable board prep. Your program gets special pricing and a stronger foundation for board success.
Board Review Online, Edition 17:
Aligns with the ABFM blueprint
Helps residents identify knowledge gaps
Includes test-taking tips and strategies throughout
Draws on more than 30 years of family medicine-focused board prep
Clinical Competency Committee (CCC) meetings are approaching, which makes now a good time to review how your program approaches resident assessment and evaluation.
CCCs play a critical role in evaluating resident progress, but programs often run into challenges with:
Faculty time
Documentation
Evaluation consistency
Interpreting assessment data
For an outside perspective on CCC processes, resident assessment or evaluation data, consider an RPS Express Consult.
AAFP Leads Collaborative Advocacy on H-1B Visa Policy
The AAFP recently led a joint advocacy effort responding to a Department of Homeland Security proposed rule that would impose a $103,265 fee on certain H-1B petitions. Working with physician, medical specialty, health care and patient-access organizations, the AAFP and nearly 50 other organizations urged DHS to recognize physicians, dentists and trainees as serving the national interest and to establish a permanent exemption from H-1B-related fees and restrictions. The collaboration built on ongoing AAFP-led advocacy to reduce immigration barriers that can make it harder to recruit and retain internationally trained physicians, particularly in communities facing workforce shortages.
Share with Residents
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.
PGY-3s: Register for your ABFM Board Exam.
ABFM Board Exam registration is now open. Register early to avoid last-minute stress and stay on track for board certification. Whether you prefer dedicated or flexible study time, in-person or online learning, the AAFP has board review options to fit, including expert-led sessions, practice tests, pre- and post-assessments and more.
Explore family medicine’s history and share your perspective.
The AAFP Foundation’s Richard D. Feldman, MD Student and Resident Essay Contest invites residents to research and write about a historical subject that shaped the specialty. It’s a chance to:
Deepen your understanding of family medicine’s history and legacy
Showcase your research and writing skills
Earn national recognition through the AAFP Foundation
Winning essays receive awards of $2,000 for first place and $1,000 for second place.
Deadline approaching: Get no-cost coverage by Nov. 30.
Residency is a good time to set up a financial safety net. As an AAFP resident member, you’re eligible for no-cost life and disability insurance, with no medical underwriting and no lengthy enrollment process. Coverage includes:
$100,000 in life insurance
$5,000/month in disability coverage
Guaranteed acceptance
It’s protection during training and peace of mind for what comes next. Activate your benefit by Nov. 30, 2026.
Your AAFP membership can help stretch your budget. Member Advantage offers exclusive discounts on contract reviews, student loan refinancing, relocation services, travel, entertainment and more.
