The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) was founded in 1947 to promote the science and art of family medicine. It is one of the largest medical organizations in the world with more than 94,000 members. The Academy was instrumental in establishing family practice as a speciality of medicine, and a certifying board was approved by the American Medical Association's Board of Medical Specialities in 1969. The Academy's headquarters is in Leawood, Kansas. 1947 was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... A general practitioner (GP) or family physician (FP) is a physician/medical doctor who provides primary care. ... The American Medical Association (AMA) is the largest association of medical doctors in the United States. ... 1969 was a common year starting on Wednesday For other uses, see Number 1969. ... Leawood is a city located in Johnson County, Kansas. ...
The AAFP awards the degree of Fellow (FAAFP) for special recognition of members who have distinguished themselves among their colleagues, as well as in their communities, by their service to family medicine. A fellow must be a member for at least six years (including membership as a resident) and meet a minimum accepted amount of continuing education and community service. A medical residency is a post-graduate educational and clinical training program for physicians in the United States of America. ...
Annals of Family Medicine - a collaborative effort with six family medicine organizations
Family Practice Management - on practice management and socioeconomic issues
The American Family Physician is a medical journal of the American Academy of Family Physicians. ... A medical journal is a scientific journal devoted to the field of medicine. ...
The American Academy of Pediatrics or the AAP is committed to the well being of children. ... The American College of Physicians (ACP) is the largest medical specialty society in the United States of America with over 115,000 members. ... The American Medical Association (AMA) is the largest association of medical doctors in the United States. ... The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) is a non_profit organization established in 1876 involved in the accreditation of medical schools and teaching hospitals in Canada and the United States. ... The WHO flag: similar to the flag of the United Nations, augmented with the symbolic staff and serpent of Asklepios, Greek god of medicine and healing. ...
The AAFP concludes that the evidence is insufficient to recommend for or against screening of parents or guardians for the physical abuse or neglect of children, of adults or adolescents of either sex for intimate partner violence, or of older adults or their caregivers for elder abuse.
The AAFP concludes that the evidence is insufficient to recommend for or against routine screening for high blood pressure in children and adolescents to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
The AAFP concludes that the evidence is insufficient to recommend for or against the use of supplements of vitamins A, C, or E; multivitamins with folic acid; or antioxidant combinations for the prevention of cancer or cardiovascular disease.
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