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The Wisconsin Academy of Family Physicians - Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the Wisconsin Academy of Family Physicians, a statewide association of more than 1900 family physicians.


MISSION

The mission of the Wisconsin Academy of Family Physicians ­ Foundation is to enhance the quality of family health care in Wisconsin through funding of appropriate education, research and philanthropic projects of the Wisconsin Academy of Family Physicians by providing significant support and stewardship of funds.


GOALS

The Foundation's Goals are to Support:

  • Educational opportunities for family physicians and their patients


  • Medical students interested in a career in family medicine while addressing physician shortages


  • Practice-based research to enhance outcomes and improve patient care


  • Strong communication links among family physicians, business and community organizations, health associations and patients


  • Community programming on such frequent and costly conditions as asthma, hypertension, diabetes, GERD, arthritis, infectious disease and depression