Medical Students

TNAFP offers programs and resources to support students on their journey through medical school and, hopefully, into family medicine residency training and post-residency practice. Use the Academy to expand your medical education and delve into a community of peers in Tennessee and across the U.S.

Ways to Get Involved

  • Participate in or lead your FMIG – Most Tennessee medical schools have a student-led family medicine interest group, where students considering careers in family medicine can gather to learn about practice options, discuss healthcare and specialty trends, and connect with like-minded peers. The TNAFP Foundation supports FMIGs with funding that can be used for specific programs or events.
  • Promote your medical research – Each year, the TNAFP Foundation requests research abstracts from Tennessee medical students and residents. Six winners are selected to present or display their findings at the TNAFP Annual Conference and receive $500.
  • Attend the AAFP FUTURE Conference – The annual event in Kansas City, where AAFP is headquartered, is specifically designed for medical students and residents to learn more about the specialty, connect with peers from across the country and engage with the national Academy.
  • Serve in a state leadership position – Volunteer to serve on a TNAFP committee or apply to be elected to the student position on the TNAFP Board of Directors to learn how the state chapter operates and identify areas of specific interest to you.
  • Participate in the Student Advisory Council – Get involved in the Student Advisory Council, a statewide, student-led group designed to encourage networking and other activities for Tennessee’s medical students.
  • Attend TNAFP events – TNAFP offers free or discounted rates for students to participate in the annual conference and other live and virtual programs.
  • Represent the state in a national leadership position – AAFP designates seats for student representatives on certain commissions and other groups. Learn more about AAFP leadership opportunities and resources for students.
  • Get involved in advocacy – There are a number of ways to get involved and become an effective family medicine advocate before you start practicing, and TNAFP can help. Connect with the Academy to learn more about the state legislative process and engage in specific advocacy initiatives.
  • Submit an article for Tennessee Family Physician – The TNAFP quarterly journal is a great outlet to share a unique perspective as a medical student or raise awareness about a specific issue.

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Contact TNAFP staff to talk about what interests you most and ways you can get involved.

Karen Baird
Director of Member Services
615.370.5144
kbaird@tnafp.org

“I joined TNAFP at the recommendation of a trusted physician mentor, and I have found in this organization a whole family of physicians who are devoted to the state I call home. TNAFP has been remarkably generous with their resources and time, and staff are committed to getting to know and partnering with their students.”

– Samuel Whatley, MS2
Belmont University Thomas J. Frist, Jr. College of Medicine | Nashville