American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP)

Unified Membership 

The AAFP operates under a unified membership structure, meaning that members simultaneously belong to both the national American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) and their designated constituent state or regional chapter. When you apply for or renew your membership, your local and national affiliations are linked automatically. National and state chapter dues are combined into one total payment amount.


Vaccine Schedules


Member Discounts

AAFP Member Advantage benefits help you save money on the products and services family physicians trust. Discover how Member Advantage can help you with your professional and personal needs, from managing your finances and improving clinical decisions to researching travel discounts and finding shopping deals. Benefit categories include:


Practice Tools & Publications 

The AAFP provides extensive clinical and practice management resources through its flagship publications and digital toolboxes.

Core Publications:

    • American Family Physician (AFP): The official clinical journal of the AAFP, featuring evidence-based review articles, diagnostic algorithms, patient educational handouts, and more.
      • Family Practice Management (FPM): A peer-reviewed journal focused on practice operations, financial viability, electronic health record (EHR) optimization, and workflow efficiency.

      Other Membership Resources

      Your membership provides real-world value, including clinical education, career tools, advocacy support, exclusive savings and a sense of community.

      • Continuing medical education and clinical skills
      • Career development and support
      • Advocacy for family physicians
      • Community and connection
      • Insurance and financial products
      Click here to explore these categories in more detail.