Gregory Tapson received his medical degree from the University of Southern California School of Medicine, and has now practiced family medicine for more than two decades. Dr. Gregory Tapson currently serves as a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians.
Transformed health care for patients’ optimum health stands as the goal of the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP). The national organization consists of over 130,000 members from the United States and all over the world. Memberships at AAFP are categorized as follows:
Active membership. Active members of the AAFP receive the support necessary to building and sustain their practices and provide quality patient care. They receive access to resources, tools, discounts, live courses, and member interest groups.
Resident membership. AAFP’s resident member gets access to information on family residency programs as well as fellowships. Other benefits include access to board review practice questions, use of clinical and career resources and tools, and connection with member interest groups.
International membership. An AAFP international member benefits from the organization through quality education resources. Whether a teacher or a practitioner of family medicine abroad, an international member gets opportunities to network with colleagues worldwide. Although not allowed to hold any position in the association, he or she can exercise his or her rights in reference committees.
