International Member
The following are the criteria for all international members of the American Academy of Family Physicians.
Eligibility
- Physicians engaged in family medicine, the teaching of family medicine, or medical administration who are licensed to practice in countries or territories outside the United States in which no constituent chapter exists and who are not eligible for membership in the Uniformed Services Chapter.
- Medical students and 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 elected to international membership.
Privileges
- May hold floor at Assembly. May not hold national office or committee appointment and may not vote in national affairs.
Continuing Study Requirements
- None
Term of Membership
- One year
National AAFP Dues
- $110.00 annual dues (Jan. 1. to Dec. 31)
General Membership Information
- Applications are approved at the constituent chapter level, subject to AAFP Bylaws. Applications for student and resident membership are approved at the national level, subject to AAFP bylaws.
- National headquarters completes enrollment. Transfers from one classification to another must be approved by the constituent chapter.
- If all membership requirements are met, membership is continued on an annual basis, unless notification is received from the member.
Constituent and Local Chapter Dues
Membership is unified; members are required to belong to AAFP (national) and their constituent (state) chapters. They are also required to belong to their component (local) chapters where they exist. All chapter dues are set locally. Total annual dues information may be obtained from AAFP headquarters.
Questions? Contact us at (800) 274-2237, ext. 6827 or dhurst@aafp.org.
Questions? Contact us at (800) 274-2237, ext. 6827 or dhurst@aafp.org.
International Member
