Information and Opportunities for Medical Students

AAFP Resources for Med Students
AAFP has created a comprehensive list of resources for medical students including:
- Help Determining if Family Medicine is Right for You
- Managing Medical School Debt
- Succeeding in Medical School
- Understanding the Residency Process

Utah Family Medicine Residency Descriptions and Contact Info
Utah is home to four family medicine residencies - all excellently qualified to prepare new physicians for their medical careers. If you are interested in continuing your medical education in Utah, click below to learn what unique programs each residency has to offer and how to contact each for more information.

FUTURE- AAFP National Conference
Whether it be a home, a prosperous career, or a brighter future, building something great takes sturdy connections and a strong foundation. You’re at a point in your life where you can build in any direction you want, anything you envision. What you do now sets you up for success early and throughout your entire career.

Student Loan Repayment Programs
Doctors graduating from medical school can be saddled with several thousand dollars in student loan debt which can take several years - or decades - to pay off. There are several service-based programs that can help new physicians pay off a portion of or refinance their debt. There are many programs students in medical school can consider as they explore career options.

UAFP Student & Resident Representatives
Utah is home to three medical schools and four family medicine residencies. The UAFP Student & Resident Representatives come from each medical school's family medicine interest group and each family medicine residency. One representative chosen by their respective organization also serves as a non-voting member of the UAFP Board of Directors.

Apply for Scholarships
Whether you are a MS1 student interested in exploring what a specialty in family medicine looks like or a family medicine resident hoping to network with other residencies in the U.S., FUTURE is a fantastic learning and networking experience! The AAFP Foundation and UAFP Foundation would like to help offset the cost of attending. Take a few minutes and apply for both so that we can have as many members from Utah attend as possible!
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