Ohio Academy of Family Physicians Foundation

04/29/2026

At the Ohio Academy of Family Physicians Foundation, our mission is simple: to cultivate student career choice in the specialty of family medicine, ensuring a thriving family physician workforce for Ohio.

We bring this mission to life through scholarships, preceptorship programs, and leadership development opportunities that support medical students as they explore careers rooted in compassion, community, and whole-person care. From connecting students with practicing physicians to helping reduce financial barriers, our work is all about investing in the next generation of care.

While this page may highlight our impact from time-to-time, most of our updates, stories, and opportunities will be shared on the Ohio Academy of Family Physicians page.

👉 Be sure to follow along and stay connected: https://www.facebook.com/ohioacademyoffamilyphysicians

And, you can always check out our programs or make your annual investment by visiting our website: https://www.ohioafp.org/foundation/

Thank you for supporting the future of family medicine in Ohio 💙

The Ohio Academy of Family Physicians established the OAFP Foundation in 1987 to meet its members’ philanthropic interests in ways that would directly impact health care delivery in Ohio. The Foundation is the only 501(c) (3) tax-exempt charitable organization in Ohio that exists to promote family...

10/08/2025

11/14/2023

The is celebrating 75 years of cutting-edge member education, strong advocacy, and devoted family medicine leadership!

To mark this momentous occasion, the OAFP is launching limited-edition 75th anniversary merchandise on the OAFP Foundation’s online store. Proceeds will support Foundation programs, which have continuously benefited thousands of Ohio medical students and residents through educational grants, preceptorship stipends, and scholarships.

We hope you sport these family medicine mementos with pride—signifying the milestone your Academy has reached, while supporting the future family physicians to come. Visit the Foundation’s online store to see additional colors and product styles. https://buff.ly/2TmTUfK

10/13/2023

The OAFP Foundation is pleased to announce that Anna McMaster, MD, is the recipient of its 2023 Family Physician Mentorship Award. Congratulations Dr. McMaster! Read her article feature: https://buff.ly/3FfTz63

10/02/2023

Calling all medical students! A free membership with the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) gains you access to tools and connections that will guide you on your family medicine journey. Together, we’ll uncover what makes this specialty so, well, special—all while helping you achieve your goals. Learn more: https://buff.ly/3l9Uxdr

09/06/2023

The OAFP Foundation Board is seeking fearless and determined family physician Trustees that are up for building a strong and thriving family medicine workforce for Ohio! Individuals appointed will serve on the Board of Trustees for a three-year term beginning Monday, January 1, 2024, and ending Thursday, December 31, 2026. Three to six positions will be available. Learn more: https://buff.ly/3RajCTa

08/24/2023

to the AAFP's National Conference last month. We hope attendees have connected with their new network, are still feeling inspired, and are continuing to find the JOY in family medicine.

07/21/2023

The OAFP Foundation is pleased to announce the selected 2023 Ohio Delegation for the AAFP's National Congress of Family Medicine Residents and the National Congress of Student Members: https://buff.ly/3DlC8jx

07/19/2023

The deadline to nominate an individual for the OAFP Foundation's Mentorship Award is Friday! Eligibility and nomination criteria, as well as nomination instructions, can be found online: https://buff.ly/44RTpwA

07/14/2023

The OAFP Foundation is proud to welcome its newest resident and student members to its Board of Trustees: https://buff.ly/3O9CrEc