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Supporting members of the AAFP are physicians who are residency trained in a specialty other than Family Medicine and supportive of the mission and goals of the AAFP.
Supporting members may hold floor at the AAFP Congress of Delegates, but they may not hold national office or committee appointment or vote in national affairs. Privileges in chapters are determined under the bylaws of individual chapters.
Eligibility for Supporting Membership
- Physicians residing and practicing in the U.S. (or its territories or possessions) who completed an ACGME- or AOA-accredited residency program in a specialty other than family medicine and who are not otherwise eligible for some other category of AAFP membership; or
- Physicians who previously held supporting membership prior to September 30, 2016
LAFP Membership
LAFP membership is unified, which means that members are required to belong to the national AAFP and to the LAFP chapter. The AAFP has a chapter for each of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Uniformed Services, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. Members are also required to belong to a local chapter, if one exists in their area.
LAFP membership makes it convenient for AAFP members to access relevant information and focused resources right where they live and work. The LAFP offer local opportunities to network, mentor, volunteer, take a leadership role, and get involved in the LAFP/AAFP.
LAFP Privileges
- Supporting 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.
General Membership Information
- Applications are approved at the chapter level, subject to AAFP Bylaws.
- National headquarters completes enrollment. Transfers from one classification to another must be approved by the LAFP chapter.
- If all membership requirements are met, membership is continued on an annual basis, unless notification is received from the member.
Questions? Contact the LAFP at (225) 923.3313 or email