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Poster Contest for Medical Students and Residents
1st Annual Poster Contest for Medical Students and Residents!
Deadline to apply: September 30, 2025 at 11:59 PM
The District of Columbia Academy of Family Physicians (DCAFP) is excited to announce its 1st Annual Poster Contest for Medical Students and Residents!
This is a fantastic opportunity for trainees to showcase their research, clinical insights, or advocacy work focused on family medicine or primary care. We welcome submissions of:
- Original research
- Case reports
- Quality improvement projects
- Evidence-based reviews
- Health policy analyses
Structured abstracts (max 300 words) must be submitted online. Finalists will be selected to present at the DCAFP Annual Meeting on November 17, 2025, and 1 medical student and 1 resident winner will each receive a monetary prize!
This is a great way to get recognized, network with family physicians, and strengthen your CV!
Opioid Response Network
Opioid Response Network
The District of Columbia Academy of Family Physicians (DCAFP) received a grant from the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) National Research Network (NRN) to provide education and training in opioid use disorder and substance use disorder (OUD/SUD). In collaboration with the AAFP National Research Network (NRN) and the Opioid Response Network (ORN), the DCAFP will coordinate the educational offerings.
AHEC Scholars Program
DC AHEC program serves with the mission of meeting health workforce needs and improving the health of the public of the District of Columbia.
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Let Us be Your Fam Med Partner!
Congratulations on finishing your family medicine residency! You’re taking the next step in your journey, and the District of Columbia Academy of Family Physicians (DCAFP) is excited to support you.
To ensure you always receive the latest family medicine resources, let us know if you’re moving after residency. As a thank you for your time, you’ll get a $5 gift card* from the AAFP. Plus, enjoy a one-year free digital subscription to FP Essentials. Use code FPENP124 at checkout*. DCAFP can’t wait to see you at upcoming events this year.
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