AAFP
Organizations & Companies abbreviation · Professional Association and Labor Union
| Stands for | American Academy of Family Physicians |
|---|---|
| Categories | Organizations & Companies |
AAFP stands for American Academy of Family Physicians, a professional association and labor union abbreviation.
National association of family doctors, residents and medical students, which advocates for primary care, offers continuing education and publishes the journal American Family Physician.
Example: The AAFP pushed Congress to raise Medicare payments for primary care visits.
Usage notes
Founded in 1947 as the American Academy of General Practice, it adopted its current name in 1971 as family medicine became a specialty. It was one of the first medical groups to require continuing education for members. Its fellows may use the letters FAAFP.
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