Inspired by successful chapter-led initiatives and established as a national observance by the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) Congress of Delegates, Family Medicine Week is a time to celebrate the essential role family physicians play in the health and well-being of communities across the country. State chapters of the AAFP are proud to be at the heart of this celebration, helping shine a light on the incredible work of family physicians and the difference they make every day.

This year’s theme, “Called to Family Medicine,” celebrates members like you who answered a call to a specialty rooted in relationships, whole-person care, compassion, and service. Behind every family physician is a unique journey — the people, experiences, and moments that inspired you to choose family medicine and continue to shape the care you provide today.