The WAFP wants to acknowledge and honor the accomplishments of its members. That’s why we’re asking members to submit newsworthy articles regarding you, your practice and your commitment to the community.
At the 2025 AAFP Congress of Delegates in Anaheim, California, William Schwab, MD received the 2025 Thomas W. Johnson Award for Career Contributions to Family Medicine Education. Dr. Schwab is well known for his relationship-centered leadership, strong commitment to resident education and serving all patients in all settings with particular attention to the needs of patients with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community.
WAFP is proud to announce that Valerie Gilchrist, MD, FAAFP received the AAFP Award for Distinguished and Meritorious Service to Family Medicine–an award recognizing individuals who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to advancing AAFP and Family Medicine. Throughout her career, Dr. Gilchrist has demonstrated her unwavering dedication to family medicine education and patient care.
Are you a WAFP member that has recently been in the news? Let us feature you! Please use the submission form linked below to quickly share your newsworthy article or update.
Note: all submitted articles are subject to review by WAFP leadership.
