Student Leader in Family Medicine Award
Award Information
The KAFP Foundation is now accepting applications for the Student Leader in Family Medicine Award. This award is designed to honor third-year medical students from any Kansas medical school who has plans of going into family medicine. Award recipients will be identified and presented with a $250 award.
Award Criteria:
Third-year medical students attending medical school in Kansas are eligible.
- Applicant has plans of pursuing family medicine residency.
- Applicant must be a KAFP member in good standing.
Application Requirements:
- Completed application form
- Applicant’s headshot
- Essay #1: Describe your leadership experience in medical school, within Kansas Academy of Family Physicians, or within your community. (250 word limit)
- Essay #2: What are your goals for after you complete your medical training? (250 word limit)
- Essay #3: What is it about family medicine that excites you? (250 word limit)
- A letter of recommendation from a faculty member of the family medicine department of your campus OR a practicing family physician you have experience with.
Timeline:
- January 15: Nominations open
- March 20: Nominations due
- April 2026: KAFP Foundation Board of Trustees to select and notify recipients
- June 5, 2026: Recognition during the Awards Dinner at Fam Med Forward
Expectations & Scholarship Award:
The recipients are expected to attend the KAFP’s annual conference, Fam Med Forward where they will be recognized during our awards ceremony where they receive their award.
