OSU Family Medicine Interest Group

We have created this site to provide you easy access to up-to-date information about Ohio State's Family Medicine Interest Group. The new site includes a calendar of events, community service signups, and information about the various programs of FMIG. The site is also home to the email lists; you can use the Email Lists section to subscribe to or unsubscribe from any of the lists.

We appreciate your patience as we go through the transition to this new site and welcome any comments or suggestions. You can direct comments or questions to any of the FMIG Officers or to the webmaster at webmaster@VirtualFP.com.

The Ohio State University - Family Medicine Interest Group (FMIG) earns National Recognition. Again!

The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) has honored OSU's Family Medicine Interest Group (FMIG) with the prestigious Program of Excellence Award for the seventh consecutive year.

Each year, the AAFP accepts applications for this award from each FMIG across the nation. The application explains in detail the various aspects of our group from the past year, including Infrastructure, Student Involvement/Student Retention, Family Practice Advocacy, and Community Outreach/Patient Advocacy. The AAFP then selects the top ten FMIGs in the nation and honors them with this impressive award.

In addition to the Program of Excellence Award, FMIG earned a second national award this year for the comprehensive Infrastructure of the organization.

That totals 12 national awards in three years! Hats off the leaders and members of OSU's FMIG! Thanks go out to all the leaders of FMIG that contributed to the organization, especially the graduating seniors who have done so much for the group. A special thank you goes out to all the support that FMIG receives from the Department of Family Medicine, as well the area physicians and residency programs.

There are many opportunities to be involved in FMIG. You do not need to decide on a career in Family Medicine before you become involved. Some good ways to get involved during your first and second year are the FMIG meeting and workshop or the mentorship program. To learn more about these programs click on the FMIG button at left. Another easy way to get involved and learn more about Family Medicine is through the FMIG community service projects; for more information, click on the Community Service button.

If you are not yet a member of the AAFP, print out the application at fmignet.aafp.org/cgi-bin/studentapp.pl and send to:
Kelly Fleming, MD
Department of Family Medicine
Cramblett Hall Rm B0902
450 W 10th Ave, Columbus OH 43210
or email your information to Kelly.Fleming@osumc.edu

The Ohio Academy Foundation pays for the membership, so it is free and includes a subscription to the American Family Physician journal. If you apply through the AAFP website, membership is $15.