Spring is a busy time for residency programs—and a great time to set your residents up for success.
Here are key dates, timely updates and opportunities to help you and your residents stay on track.
When your residents succeed, your program does too.
Call for Curriculum Guidelines | Due May 4 Faculty and educators are invited to help develop and update curriculum guidelines that support high‑quality family medicine residency education.
Final submissions should be evidence based, practical and relevant to today’s training environments. Send in your submission by May 4.
Your participation in this annual census helps ensure accurate data that paints a picture of the family physician workforce and shapes how we support your program and residents.
Take a moment now to review and update your program’s contact information so you’re ready. The Residency Census opens May 20.
Join a live, one-hour consult with AAFP Residency Program Solutions experts.
Get practical guidance on timely topics—faculty recruitment, AI use, IMG onboarding and program improvement—while learning alongside peers in a small-group setting.
One participant per program, per session. Space is limited—register today.
See how your program stacks up—and where there’s room to grow.
This free online assessment lets you measure your approach against nationally recognized best practices using the RPS Criteria for Excellence. Enter your program’s data and get a detailed report to support team discussions, alignment and planning.
Did you know you can get discounted AAFP resources to support your residents' training?
Take advantage of exclusive program pricing, including up to 30% off select procedure activities and bulk pricing on FP Comprehensive for $150 per resident. It's a practical way to build skills and strengthen your curriculum while staying on budget.
We continue to advocate for you and your residents on key issues, such as visa processing for IMGs, Public Service Loan Forgiveness and primary care GME. Read more and personalize your own Speak Out to add your voice to the cause.
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.
Want free registration to FMX in Nashville this October?
FMX, the AAFP’s premier event, offers residents a chance to connect with peers, gain the latest clinical skills and hear inspiring stories.
Resident members can use the National Doctors Day promo (NDD26) to get free registration. The code must be used by April 30.
For 75 years, the AAFP Award for Excellence in Graduate Medical Education has recognized outstanding second-year residents whose work raises the bar.
If you win, you’ll receive: a $2,500 scholarship; registration to FMX 2026 in Nashville, Oct. 20–24 (includes airfare + 3 hotel nights); and national recognition.
Show your passion and commitment to advancing family medicine by applying for this award. Be sure to apply by May 27.
Getting ready to graduate? Take a minute to update your contact info with the AAFP so you don’t miss important resources—like the AFP journal—as you transition to practice.
As a bonus, when you confirm or update your info by Sept. 1, you’ll get a $10 gift card plus a chance to win one of 300 AAFP-branded stethoscopes.
