Family Medicine Interest Group (FMIG)

FMIG Annual Ice Cream Social, August 2024

The UNC-FMIG provides exploration and enrichment activities for medical students to highlight the need for primary care and the versatility of the specialty of family medicine. UNC has a nationally renowned program in family medicine, and we provide a foundation for the students to interact and learn from the excellent family physicians and residents staff here. In addition, we support community involvement activities in preventive medicine, medical skills enhancement, and leadership roles for students wishing to be involved in primary care. Furthermore, we provide an opportunity to learn more about the opportunities available in the field of family medicine. By organizing various community projects, scheduling educational speakers, offering skill building sessions and attending conferences, our members acquire the qualities needed to become strong voices in policy and community leadership, as well as competent, compassionate physicians.

Students – Join NCAFP / AAFP for FREE!

Join the FMIG Listserv here or email blythe_dellinger@med.unc.edu for all information on our upcoming events!

FMIG Ice Cream Social

Join us to mingle with current FMIG members, our Family Medicine residents and faculty members! We will have building tours, info booths, swag, and most importantly, ice cream. RSVP here!

September 9th, 2026

5:30 pm to 7:30 pm

Aycock Family Medicine

590 Manning Drive

Chapel Hill, NC 27599

SHADOW in UNC Family Medicine Clinic – Contact Jesicia Peaden (jesicia_peaden@med.unc.edu) to schedule time with a resident or faculty in outpatient continuity clinic.

NCAFP Externship Program – The NCAFP Family Medicine Externship Program is a 4-week summer learning experience that exposes rising second-year medical students to the daily activities of family physicians

NCAFP Rural Experience in Family Medicine – Immerse Yourself in Rural and/or Underserved Health Care! NCAFP’s Rural Health Programs are (2)-week immersion experiences in rural family medicine in North Carolina.

NCAFP Student Leadership Elective – The goal of NCAFP’s Leadership Elective is to increase a student’s knowledge of organized medicine and its role in medical education, including programs designed specifically for medical students and residents.

NCAFP / AAFP Loans & Funding Programs – The North Carolina Academy provides a number of funding options to medical student members interested in family medicine.

Pisacano Leadership Foundation Scholarship – Students entering their fourth year of Medical School in the Fall of 2026. Application Deadline May 1, 2026.

For more resources and opportunities, select here.