While teaching and/or practicing family medicine outside the United States, an International membership in the AAFP helps physicians stay connected to the specialty with quality education and a direct network of colleagues.
International members have a voice in AAFP reference committees but are not entitled to hold AAFP office.
Eligibility for International Membership
- Family physicians outside the United States engaged in practicing and/or teaching family medicine or working in medical administration who are licensed to practice in countries or territories outside the U.S. in which no constituent chapter exists and who are not eligible for membership in the Uniformed Services Chapter; or
- Physicians in training in countries and territories outside the U.S. in which no constituent chapter exists and who are not eligible for membership in the Uniformed Services chapter may be international members
Privileges
- International members shall be given privileges of the floor of the General Assembly without the right to vote, not be entitled to hold office in the LAFP and have a voice in standing committees.
International Medical Students
- Medical students who are currently enrolled in a medical school in a country or territory outside the United States that is not accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) or the American Osteopathic Association's Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (AOA COCA). To apply, please submit an online application.
Questions? Contact the LAFP at 225.923.3313 or email