Foundation Goals


The Foundation has as its goal to advance primary health care throughout Louisiana by supporting the specialty of Family Medicine.


The Foundation is achieving this goal by: 
  • Supporting the goals and projects of the Louisiana Academy of Family Physicians
  • To encourage premedical and medical students to pursue the specialty of family medicine
  • Developing programs that encourage and assist students in choosing a career in Family Medicine
  • Developing and providing funding resources to promote and support of the specialty of Family Medicine
  • To provide Louisiana family practice residents with educational opportunities that might not otherwise be available. 
  • Developing projects that promote the health care of citizens throughout Louisiana