Why Become a Member?

The Washington Academy of Family Physicians is a member-driven organization committed to supporting Washington State family physicians in their efforts to provide optimal health care to the people of Washington through education, advocacy, and research.

Professional Development. As a member, you gain opportunities for professional development within the organization and the American Academy of Family Physicians; you become part of a community of committed colleagues with whom to share goals, achievements and challenges; and you gain a forum for informed learning and education.

Official Journal. Members receive a complimentary subscription to the Academy’s quarterly journal, Washington Family Physician, offering timely, relevant information about the practice of Family Medicine and information about activities of our members, the board of directors, as well as committees and commissions. You are encouraged to submit articles for publication in WFP, as well. Online access to the current issue of WFP is restricted to members only.

Learning and Leadership. Members are encouraged to attend WAFP’s Annual House of Delegates meeting & the Scientific Assembly, along with committee and commission meetings throughout the year. These provide opportunities to share your passion and expertise with the Academy and to contribute to the development of Academy policy.There is also the benefit of conveniently fulfilling continuing medical education (CME) requirements. Come find out how you can contribute to making a difference to the patients and communities you serve.

Legislative Advocacy. Your membership in WAFP makes us stronger and more effective as we work to support you – the family physician – and family medicine within the community and around the state. WAFP’s advocacy efforts will improve access to health care for all and is designed to tell family medicine’s story to the many stakeholders that will have input into the redesign of America’s health care system, including legislators, regulators, health care providers, sub-specialists, educators, patients and the public.

Resident Membership Dues. As a resident, your membership dues for the Washington Academy of Family Physicians and the American Academy of Family Physicians will be paid by your residency program.

Student Membership Dues. If you are a medical student in Washington, the WAFP will pay your membership dues, giving you membership in the Washington Academy of Family Physicians and the American Academy of Family Physicians.

How do I become a member?
Membership in WAFP is facilitated through AAFP, our national organization. Links to membership information are provided for your reference below.

Member Relocation
If you recently moved to Washington from out of state and would like to transfer your AAFP membership to the Washington Chapter, please follow the link below to fill out AAFP's online relocation form.

Relocation Application

Updating Member Contact Information
If your work or home address has recently changed you can update your information in one of two ways:

Go to Members section of the AAFP website; Click on My Academy and log in; and select Update My Contact Info. Fill out your new information and press submit.
Or, you may send an email to info@wafp.net with your changes, and we will update with both WAFP and AAFP databases for you.

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