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, with 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

• Oct. 15: Nominations open
• Jan. 15: Nominations due
• February 2025: KAFP Foundation Board of Trustees to select and notify recipients
• TBD: Recognition during the Awards Luncheon 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.