As the collective memory of the specialty, the Center for the History of Family Medicine (CHFM) collects and conserves family medicine materials that honor the past and have the potential to transform the future.
As History Evolves, The Center is Here to Help
CHFM is proud to announce the application period is open for the 2023 Sandra L. Panther Fellowship in the History of Family Medicine. This fellowship, honoring the former executive director of the AAFP Foundation, supports research into the specialty by:
⎼ Opening the doors to the CHFM collections. On-site access eases research into ideas that advance the understanding and appreciation of the history of family medicine.
⎼ Supporting related travel, lodging, and incidental expenses with a $3,000 award.
The Panther Fellowship is open to family physicians, students, residents, historians, scholars, educators, scientists, and other health professionals. This year’s award covers research conducted during 2023.
Interested candidates can find more information on the fellowship here, or contact AAFP Foundation Program Specialist Veronica Roberts with any questions.