Family Doctor of the Day Family Doctor of the Day (FDOD) is a volunteer program organized by the Kansas Academy of Family Physicians (KAFP), in which KAFP members volunteer to serve as doctor of the day at the Statehouse each day during the legislative session. Volunteers assist legislators, staff and visitors of the capitol with health needs that may arise throughout the day. You can view the 2027 FDOD volunteer instructions here. The FDOD program is designed to serve as an aid station, not an extension of a typical clinic setting. Checking blood pressure, distributing ibuprofen, examining sore throats; the health issues are mainly minor health needs, with a few more serious ailments during the year. The legislators are grateful for the program and it definitely puts family medicine in a favorable light! *Resident members are now able to volunteer as Family Doctor of the Day! See below for the application and more information. Physician Volunteer Application Resident Volunteer Application Have a question? Contact KAFP with any questions. If you are unable to serve on your scheduled volunteer date, please contact KAFP as soon as possible so the calendar may be updated. Family Doctor of the Day What care does FDOD provide? The purpose of the FDOD program is to serve as an aid station to guests (legislators, staff and visitors of the capitol). A typical day will consist of checking blood pressure, distributing ibuprofen, examining sore throats, and identifying if it is “allergies, a cold, or the flu.” The FDOD office is stocked with over the counter medications and supplies only. In the event of a medical emergency, call 911. Should any guest require medication or attention beyond what is already provided in the supply cabinet, it is at the volunteers’ discretion to decide if (a) a referral back to the guest’s primary care physician is necessary, or (b) if it is in the guests best interest to seek emergency care at a medical facility. FDOD volunteers should not prescribe medications for guests. Who can volunteer? KAFP members with an active Kansas medical license and maintain medical malpractice insurance are eligible to serve as FDOD. Resident members who hold an active resident license may volunteer on their own time, serving as a “moonlighting” function. Residents may also volunteer under their postgraduate permit or training license and within the confines of the protocol established by their residency program. Residents volunteering through their postgraduate permit or training license will need to identify an academic advisor or faculty member to act as your supervising physician. Medical students may accompany an approved volunteer and observe FDOD activities. Volunteer Instructions FAST FACTS for your volunteer service: FDOD volunteers are needed at the capitol from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Volunteers will receive reminder emails in advance of each scheduled date. Review the KAFP FDOD Communications for day-of instructions, COVID-19 Safety Measures and more. Review the Capitol Communications for additional information from the Statehouse. *Confirmed volunteers will be emailed a full detailed, two-page volunteer instructions PDF prior to their volunteer date.* 2026 COVID-19 Safety Measures for FDOD The Statehouse does not have a masking requirement for the 2026 legislative session. Please be aware however, the KAFP may request that guests of the FDOD Office wear a mask, if a surge in COVID-19 cases occurs. While masks are not required in the FDOD Office at this time, they will be made available for optional use. Hand sanitizer will also be available for use in the FDOD Office. Please knock on the FDOD Office door prior to entering to ensure only one guest is present per visit. Children and other family members may accompany guests when necessary for care. JANFEBMARAPRMAY JANUARY 2027 MONDAYTUESDAYWEDNESDAYTHURSDAYFRIDAY 1 No Session 4 No Session 5 No Session6 No Session7 No Session8 No Session 11 Doug Gruenbacher, MD 12 131415 18 No Session 19 20 21 22 25 26272829 FEBRUARY 2027 MONDAYTUESDAYWEDNESDAYTHURSDAYFRIDAY 1 2345 8 9101112 15 16171819 22 23242526 MARCH 2027 MONDAYTUESDAYWEDNESDAYTHURSDAYFRIDAY 1 2345 8 9101112 15 16171819 22 23242526 29 3031 APRIL 2027 MONDAYTUESDAYWEDNESDAYTHURSDAYFRIDAY 1 2 MAY 2027 MONDAYTUESDAYWEDNESDAYTHURSDAYFRIDAY 3 4567 10 11121314 17 18192021 24 25262728 31