We are physicians, residents, and students who specialize in Family Medicine. We empower and support family physicians caring for patients, families, and communities to advance health for all people in Washington State. Thriving family physicians, and healthy people and communities throughout Washington State.
With approximately 4,000 members, WAFP is the largest medical specialty organization in Washington state. The Academy works to inform and support family physicians, influence policy, promote interest in family medicine, and support high-quality family medicine education programs in our state.
With approximately 4,000 members, WAFP is the largest medical specialty organization in Washington state. The Academy works to inform and support family physicians, influence policy, promote interest in family medicine, and support high-quality family medicine education programs in our state.
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Leadership
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A Board of Directors made up of family physicians, students, and residents leads the WAFP. The board has four standing committees - Bylaws, Executive, Finance and Membership. Those committees, in addition to the other committees listed here, offer opportunities for members to be involved in the Academy.
WAFP Foundation
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To transform health care delivery to achieve optimal health for everyone in Washington State. To foster the advancement of family medicine in Washington State through support for workforce development, advocacy, leadership development and other special projects. We have a vision for the role of family medicine as the foundation of the health care system and seek to share this vision with others.
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Advertising with WAFP is an excellent way to get your message in front of the people who are most likely to be interested in what you have to say. We have two excellent options for delivering your message. Advertise in our print journal, the Washington Family Physician. Contact Jesseca Youngblood of Publishing Concepts, Inc., for a rate sheet or to arrange for space in upcoming editions.
Local Chapters
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The Washington Academy of Family Physicians has 17 component chapters, each comprised of one or more counties, and two chapters specifically for resident and student members. Local chapters help develop policy; support members; connect medical students, residents and practicing physicians; and strengthen the voice of family medicine through advocacy.
House of Delegates
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The Academy is governed by a House of Delegates, which convenes annually in May. Under the terms of its bylaws, WAFP is governed by a House of Delegates representing the Academy's constituent local chapters (determined by county/region), including chapters for family medicine resident and student members.
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