Join the Auxiliary
No one gets by on his or her own—especially during osteopathic medical school and residency—which is why the Auxiliary to the ACOFP was formed. Spouses and significant others of osteopathic physicians have joined together with a mission to support the family and those just starting out in family medicine. To date, more than 1,500 people are actively participating in the Auxiliary by raising money through dues, drawings, sponsorships and direct donations. The Auxiliary has given $404,831 towards students and student programming since 2014.
Mission:
The mission of the Auxiliary to the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians (AACOFP) is to promote and support the ACOFP by enhancing family, student and resident engagement. Through these efforts we hope to foster a sense of belonging within the Osteopathic Family Medicine Community.
Goals:
• Engage with, connect and support the families of ACOFP members.
• Support the future leaders of osteopathic family medicine.
• Recognize and support the professional development of students and residents.
• Collaborate with the ACOFP to explore additional partnership opportunities that meet the mission of both the ACOFP and the AACOFP.
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What we support:
FUTURE LEADERS CONFERENCE
The Auxiliary annually provides support to the ACOFP Future Leaders Conference, which is designed to teach selected new physicians in practice and family medicine residents who are interested in achieving a greater awareness of their leadership style so they can make a greater impact in the profession and in ACOFP.
FUNDRAISING SUPPORT
The Auxiliary advocates for the American Osteopathic Association (AAOA) by supporting their fundraising events and Student Associate Auxiliary programs.
STUDENT PROGRAMMING AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Auxiliary support enables more students to attend the ACOFP Annual Convention. Students benefit from leadership development programs and say the annual convention is important in their decision to be active ACOFP members.
EMERGENCY RESERVE FUND FOR RESIDENTS AND STUDENTS
The Emergency Reserve Fund has been created to aid with relocation expenses for residents and students who are displaced by closing residency programs.
For more information on the Auxiliary to the ACOFP, email membership@acofp.org or call 847.952.5106. You may also view the Auxiliary Operating Policy.