Member Recognition and Awards

The Degree of Fellow recognizes AAFP members who have distinguished themselves among their colleagues, as well as in their communities, by their service to family medicine, by their advancement of health care to the American people, and by their professional development through medical education and research.

Fellows of the AAFP are recognized as Champions of Family Medicine. They are the physicians who make family medicine the premier specialty in service to their community and profession. Being a Fellow signifies not only ‘tenure’ but one’s additional work in your community, within organized medicine, within teaching, and a greater commitment to continuing professional development and/or research.

Members elected to Fellow status are granted the privilege of using the initials “FAAFP” after their name and are honored during the MAFP Annual Meeting. Another option is to be honored at a special Convocation Ceremony at the AAFP Family Medicine Experience.​

​The Missouri Academy recognizes members who are celebrating a milestone membership anniversary at the annual meeting. This award celebrates their dedication to making a difference with their patients for at least 25 years of service or more, representing the tradition and future of family medicine.

The Missouri Academy awards $500 scholarships to the top graduating medical students who are entering family medicine at the 10 residency programs in Missouri. The scholarships are awarded at the annual meeting.

The Missouri Academy recognizes the significant commitment of its officers and board of directors. The Soaring Eagle Award is presented to the past Board Chair, the gavel is passed on to the President as he/she moves into the chair position, and the incoming President receives an official framed copy of the President’s Oath. Other awards are presented at the discretion of the Board Chair.