Family Medicine Cares International resident scholarship

AAFP Foundation’s Family Medicine Cares International scholarship recipient Dr. Whyte and delegation volunteer Dr. Bartos.

The AAFP Foundation provides one scholarship for a family medicine resident to be part of the Family Medicine Cares International Delegation.

The AAFP Foundation provides one scholarship for a family medicine resident to be part of the Family Medicine Cares International Delegation. The 2026 Delegation to the Dominican Republic is February 7-14, 2026.

This scholarship covers the following expenses:

  • Travel to the Dominican Republic and in-country, including housing and food.

  • Scholars will give a presentation on the experience at AAFP FUTURE (formerly National Conference), and expenses will be covered as part of the travel scholarship.

Application details and important dates

We encourage all to apply and those committed to supporting global health efforts and reflect the rich diversity of the specialty and the patients served.

Please review requirements/criteria and FMCI delegation overview.

The application process has closed for 2026.

The 2027 application process will open on June 1, 2026.


The AAFP Foundation strives to create a sense of belonging through an inclusive environment that embraces the family medicine community by recognizing individual uniqueness and contributions to family medicine.