The Mississippi Academy of Family Physicians is a statewide professional association of approximately 1,016 members, including physicians, residents and medical students. Since 1949, MAFP has represented the professional interests of Mississippi family physicians, providing postgraduate medical education and encouraging medical students to enter this field and to advance the patient-physician relationship.

MISSION:
Dedicated to advancing the specialty of Family Medicine and improving the health of all people in Mississippi.

VISION:
For every person in Mississippi to have access and availability to a well-trained family physician to manage their medical care.

GOALS:

• Advocacy- Serving as the unified voice of family physicians in Mississippi.
• Academy- Maintaining a dynamic association through an engaged membership, leadership and sufficient resources.
• Workforce- Expanding the family physician workforce to meet patient and community needs.
• Professional Development- Providing relevant education through a variety of delivery mechanisms.
• Public Awareness- Improving public awareness of the roles and position of family physicians.

PRINCIPLES:
Integrity in our Leadership
Accountability for our Actions
Responsiveness to Specialty Needs
Excellence in the Academy
Sustainability of the Profession