Membership association for all New York State Family Physicians - Join us!
MISSION: The NYSAFP strives to improve the health of patients, families and communities by serving members of the Academy through education and advocacy.
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
Since 1948
What is your primary product or service?
Membership for all New York State Family Physicians
Educational events
Representation at the AAFP
Representation of the local county chapters at the NYSAFP Congress of Delegates.
Promotion of Family Medicine in the Medical Schools and support of student programs.
Support of Family Medicine Residency & Fellowship Training Programs.
Cultivation of the next generation of family physicians by offering scholarships and awards to pre-medical students, medical students, and residents to participate in family medicine conferences and programs.
Representation of Family Medicine in the Federal & State legislatures and policy makers through the PAC.
Hosting of ALSO Instructor and Provider courses
Opportunity to interact with fellow Family Physicians throughout the state.
Reliable source of relevant and current events
Sponsorship of students and residents to academy meetings (Winter Weekend, Regional Family Medicine) and the Congress of Delegates
Speakers from international organizations, like Doctors Without Borders, come speak to give us information and perspective on international medical work.
Monthly newsletter
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
The state chapter is in Albany. Many counties have a local chapter that is active as well. There are also several chapters for Residency Programs.
What type of payments do you accept?
Visa
MasterCard
American Express
Check
Which areas do you service?
All of New York State
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Vito Grasso, Executive Vice President