MISSION

The Mississippi Academy of Family Physicians Foundation (MAFPF) secures resources to enhance Family Medicine education and training to promote wellness of all Mississippians.

VISION - A healthy Mississippi

What is Family Medicine?
"Family medicine is the medical specialty which provides continuing, comprehensive health care for the individual and family.  It is a specialty in breadth that integrates the biological, clinical and behavioral sciences.  The scope of family medicine encompasses all ages, both sexes, each organ system and every disease entity." American Academy of Family Physicians

What is a Family Physician?
"Family physicians, through education and residency training, possess distinct attitudes, skills, and knowledge which qualify them to provide continuing and comprehensive medical care, health maintenance and preventive services to each member of the family regardless of sex, age, or type of problem, be it biological, behavioral, or social.  These specialists, because of their background and interactions with the family, are best qualified to serve as each patient's advocate in all health-related matters, including the appropriate use of consultants, health services, and community resources." 
American Academy of Family Physicians