Rhode Island Academy of Family Physicians (RIAFP)

Family medicine is whole-person health care for people of all ages, from newborns to older adults. Family doctors build long-term relationships with their patients, providing care through every stage of life — including the management of acute and chronic medical conditions, pregnancy, preventive care, mental health, and more.

Family physicians often serve as primary care providers, offering first-line care and guiding patients through the health system. Their training also prepares them to provide a wide range of services beyond traditional primary care, in a wide range of settings, shaped by the needs of the communities they serve. These services could include: gender affirming care, office based addiction treatment, joint injections, dermatological procedures, osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT), contraception management, etc.

What makes family medicine unique is its combination of broad medical expertise, procedural skills, and a commitment to understanding each patient’s life, family, and community

Mission:
The Rhode Island Academy of Family Physicians exists to promote the health of the patients, families and communities of Rhode Island by advancing the specialty of family medicine through education and advocacy.