About Getting Involved...

MassAFP Committees generally meet once or twice each year and no more frequently than quarterly. For the most part they are held at the Massachusetts Medical Society located in Waltham, Massachusetts or at a hotel in the 128/Mass Turnpike area. Whenever possible the business of all committees is handled by e-mail or conference call.

Residents and students members are welcome on MassAFP committees and are encouraged to apply for an appointment.

Committee reappointments and new appointments are made during April and May and then presented to the Board of Directors at their June meeting. Additional new appointments are made throughout the year.

Review the Committee descriptions and see where your interests may be compatible then click on the link below to let the Academy know you would like to serve.

The committee is responsible for planning the annual CME educational program of the Academy including meeting sites, topics to be presented and speaker invitations. It approves proposed courses meeting the standards established by the AAFP for prescribed or elective credit and informs the sponsors of requirements for approval.

The committee is responsible for interacting with medical and political entities in regard to legislative and regulatory issues that will affect the health and well being of Massachusetts' citizens. It makes recommendations regarding the MassAFP's legislative agenda, initiates grassroots lobbying efforts; educates members on key issues, and actively lobbies on behalf of the Academy.

The sub-committee works under the auspices of the Committee on Legislative & Regulatory Affairs. The committee is responsible for promoting the practice of patient-centered, evidence-based medicine and supporting the development of scientific knowledge to meet the needs of family physicians. It reviews proposed revisions promulgated by regulatory agencies and/or specialty medical/health related organizations pertaining to quality and scope of practice in family medicine and presents recommendations as necessary to the Board of Directors as to whether the standards should be endorsed, revised or not adopted.

The Committee is responsible for representing the MassAFP in all matters of public communication relative to the promotion of family medicine and family physicians within the state of Massachusetts. It initiates membership services; plans membership recruitment programs for the enrollment of new members and monitors MassAFP Award Programs.

The Committee serves as a forum for residents and students to meet and discuss successes, issues, concerns, problems and potential solutions. It coordinates efforts between residents and students, discusses issues unique to medical students and family practice residents, and shares information from the MassAFP with residency programs and Family Medicine Interest Groups.

Using the following link to e-mail the MassAFP Administrative office and let us know of your desire to become involved.