Student Leadership & FMIG Engagement

The Michigan Academy of Family Physicians (MAFP) supports medical student leadership through active involvement in Family Medicine Interest Groups (FMIGs). FMIGs serve as the primary connection point for students interested in family medicine—offering opportunities to build leadership skills, promote the specialty, and engage with physicians, residents, and peers across the state.

Through FMIG leadership, students strengthen communication with MAFP, represent family medicine on their campuses, and connect classmates to resources, events, and professional development opportunities.

Leadership Opportunities Through Your FMIG

    • Serve as an FMIG officer or campus leader
    • Act as a liaison between your FMIG and MAFP
    • Promote family medicine and Academy initiatives to fellow students
    • Share campus updates, events, and student achievements with MAFP
    • Collaborate with MAFP to host Lunch-and-Learns, panels, or networking events featuring family physicians
    • Develop leadership skills, strengthen your CV, and build professional connections
    • Commit approximately 1–2 hours per month during the academic year

FMIGs at Michigan Medical Schools

MAFP works with Family Medicine Interest Groups at every Michigan medical school. If you are unsure who leads your FMIG or would like to connect with your faculty advisor or student leadership team, we are happy to make the introduction.

      • Covenant Healthcare College of Medicine at Central Michigan University
      • Michigan State University College of Human Medicine
      • Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
      • Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine
      • University of Michigan Medical School
      • Wayne State University School of Medicine
      • Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine

Email [email protected] and we’ll connect you with the appropriate FMIG leader or faculty advisor.

Next Steps with MAFP

      • Explore FMIG resources, funding opportunities, and support available through MAFP
      • Apply for FMIG grant funding to support your programming and events
      • Attend Michigan Family Medicine Advocacy Day and learn how to advocate for patients and the specialty
      • Explore student externships and leadership development opportunities through MAFP
      • Watch for student updates and opportunities in MAFP communications

The former MAFP Student Ambassador Program has concluded as part of a broader shift toward FMIG-centered leadership development.