This episode of Inside Family Medicine focuses on the value of being a member of a professional association, such as the AAFP, and how it can serve as a catalyst for career growth. The AAFP's CEO & Executive Vice President, Shawn Martin, moderates the discussion with the co-hosts of "CME on the Go", a diverse panel of family physicians who have all benefited from their involvement in professional organizations.

Meet the Panel

• Lauren Brown-Berchtold, MD, FAAFP, program director for the San Joaquin General Family Medicine Residency in French Camp, California

• Tamaan Osbourne-Roberts, MD, MBA, FAAFP, chief medical officer and vice president of health strategy at the public sector health plan Colorado Access

• Jason Marker, MD, MPA, FAAFP, associate director of the Memorial Hospital Family Medicine Residency program in South Bend, Indiana

Related Resources

• Career Resources through AAFP
• The Value of AAFP Membership
• Getting Involved in AAFP

Topics

• 00:00 Introduction

• 03:30 Advice to Young Members on Building Connections

• 05:38 Impact of Professional Relationships on Career Choices

• 08:20 Resources and Opportunities in Professional Associations

• 10:50 Addressing Physician Well-being and Mental Health

• 13:08 Closing Gaps in Family Medicine

• 15:00 Opportunities in Professional Organizations

• 16:47 Leadership Pathways with AAFP

• 18:10 The Importance of Sponsorship and Allyship

• 21:52 Finding Your Leadership Niche

• 24:07 The Role of Relationships in Leadership

• 25:42 Final Thoughts on Career Development

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