American academy of family physicians
American Academy of Family Physicians
The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) is a professional organization representing family physicians, family medicine residents, and medical students in the United States. It is one of the largest medical organizations in the country, with over 130,000 members.
Pronunciation
American Academy of Family Physicians: /əˈmɛrɪkən əˈkædəmi ɒv ˈfæmɪli fɪˈzɪʃənz/
Etymology
The term "American Academy of Family Physicians" is derived from the organization's focus on family medicine in the American healthcare system. The term "academy" is used to denote a society or institution of distinguished scholars, artists, or scientists, that aims to promote and maintain standards in its particular field.
History
The American Academy of Family Physicians was founded in 1947 to promote and maintain high quality standards for family doctors who are providing continuing comprehensive health care to the public. It is headquartered in Leawood, Kansas.
Related Terms
- Family Medicine: A medical specialty devoted to comprehensive health care for people of all ages. The specialist is named a family physician or family doctor.
- Family Physician: A specialist who provides comprehensive health care for people of all ages, based on knowledge of the patient in the context of the family and the community.
- Medical Student: A student studying to become a physician.
- Resident Physician: A medical graduate who is gaining supervised practical experience.
- Healthcare System: The organization of people, institutions, and resources to deliver health care services to meet the health needs of target populations.
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