Membership

11 Great Reasons to be an AFFP Member

1.  Lecture Series
The AFFP lecture series focuses on educating pre-medical women about topics ranging from interacting with diverse populations in the medical setting, bioethics, study skills, biopsychosocial medicine, medical school application workshops, environmental health, and medical panel discussions lead by female physicians and medical students, to name a few.

2.  Community Service Projects
Members are encouraged to get involved in AFFP community service projects.  Group projects range from volunteering in drug treatment centers, empowering young girls through athletics, raising money for cancer research, tutoring underprivileged children, or working in soup kitchens.

3.  Physician & Medical Student Shadowing
AFFP has a diverse network of physicians and medical students that members can shadow.  Choose from a variety of specialties and medical settings to learn from or spend a day with an AMWA medical student.

4.  Brown Bag Lunch Series
Bring your own lunch to the AFFP Brown Bag Lunch Series.  Each lunch will have a different topic.  Discuss issues facing pre-medical women, women in medicine, or other healthcare issues.  Occasionally guest lecturers or physicians will lead us in these discussions.

5.  Social Opportunities
Get to know your fellow pre-medical students and form lifelong friendships.  Join AFFP members for informal dinners, barbeques or hikes.

6. AMWA Mentor Program
This unique program offers support to upper level pre-medical students by current female medical students.  Get advice on the application process, personal statements, interviewing, school selection, and other critical questions.

7.  AFFP Mentoring
Junior and senior AFFP members will mentor freshman and sophomores.  Learn which classes to take, how to study, when to apply, how to get involved in research, plus more valuable information.

8.  Diversity
The Association of Future Female Physicians consists of a diverse group of women who are committed to supporting women from all ages, races, religions, socio-economic backgrounds, and sexual orientations. AFFP believes that all members benefit from the experiences of others and we strongly encourage a diverse membership.

9.  Community Forum
Members will have access to an AFFP community forum website.  Discuss issues regarding academics, form study groups, discuss family, religious or diversity issues, get tips from those who just took the MCAT, find out about the latest research, volunteer and physician shadowing opportunities, and much more.

10.  Leadership
Members have the unique opportunity to gain valuable leadership experience in the first student organization in the nation dedicated to helping pre-medical women achieve their goals.  AFPP is constantly looking for women who have the talent, drive and ambition to lead other women and the organization.  Plus, committee members work with influential people in the community which can lead to excellent letters of recommendation.  Join AFFP today and gain the valuable insight of leading future female physicians into the future.

11. AMWA Membership
AFFP members also have membership in the American Medical Women’s Association for 4-years during their undergraduate career.  Some of the additional benefits provided by AMWA include:

  1. Affiliation with a nationally recognized medical organization
  2. Reduced fees at the AMWA National Conference
  3. Opportunities to present posters of research at the AMWA National Conference
  4. Networking with female medical students and physicians
  5. Minority/under-represented membership dues scholarships
  6. “Bed & Breakfast” program – stay with an AMWA member when interviewing for medical school and save on costly hotel bills
  7. Opportunities for scholarships starting first year of medical school
  8. AMWA e-newsletter
  9. Special arrangements with local AMWA physicians and researchers for physician shadowing and research opportunities
  10. Opportunities for senior undergraduates to apply for AMWA scholarships & travel stipends for overseas medical missions

All pre-medical women interested in pursuing a career as a physician are welcome to join the Association of Future Female Physicians.

Membership Fees

Membership in AFFP requires a one-time fee of $10. This amount is for a lifetime membership to AFFP and helps supplement programs. For an additional $15 you will receive a 4-year membership with the American Medical Women’s Association (AMWA).

$10.00 – AFFP lifetime membership
$25.00 – AMWA membership (optional)

Click here to download the Application Form

Please mail your application and check to:
Association of Future Female Physicians
University of Utah Union
200 So. Central Campus, Room 234, Mailbox 120
Salt Lake City, Utah 84112

Join this amazing organization and start receiving the many benefits of AFFP membership TODAY that will make an important difference in your professional life TOMORROW!