Ohio Academy of Family Physicians (OAFP) is a statewide professional association of approximately 4,200 members, including practicing physicians, residents and medical students. Since 1948, OAFP has represented the professional interests of Ohio family physicians, provided postgraduate medical education and encouraged medical students to enter this field and to advance the patient-physician relationship.

OAFP is one the largest, most active state chapters of American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP).

2010-13 Strategic Plan and Organizational Structure

Mission

OAFP shapes health care through advocacy, empowers the specialty of family medicine through leadership, and facilitates achievement of professional excellence and satisfaction through education.

Vision

OAFP will:

1. Be recognized as the primary advocate for members and patients.
2. Be viewed as the most trusted voice on family medicine issues with state legislators, media and professional health organizations.
3. Serve as a leading source for patient-centered medical home education and support in Ohio
4. Be the model for organized medicine on the regional, state and national level through visionary leadership

Values

Our work is guided by fundamental values that inform what we do and guide our work.

Whole patient-centered: We always consider what is in the best interest of patients and the ability of our physicians to provide care for the whole patient.

Integrity: We serve as a trusted voice for information and policy positions that represent the best interest of patients.

Credibility: Our physicians and partners can rely on the soundness of data and information provided.

Collegialty: We consider the broad spectrum of interests of our members and collaborate effectively with peer organizations to enhance the quality of care for all Ohioans.

Visionary Leadership: We balance the needs of today with our understanding of possible future needs and opportunities. We position the Academy and our physician members to be able to capitalize on opportunities in order to meet future needs.