American Academy of

General Physicians

The AAGP is the leading professional organization that supports the growth and recognition of general physicians in the United States.

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Mission Statement

The mission of the American Academy of General Physicians is to further the interest of general medicine and general practitioners and to contribute to the field of medicine in the areas of professional development, biomedical ethics, medical and scientific research, medical education, and the betterment of patient care.

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AAGP has been a catalyst in advancing my career by validating my transition into general practice and showcasing my board certification in a way that aligns with my diverse clinical and leadership background. Through the AAGP Academy website, I have been able to highlight not only my experience as a board-certified physician and decorated Air Force veteran, but also my work in wound care, surgical education, and medical leadership in a format that resonates with prospective employers and collaborators. By pairing my resume with AAGP's professional recognition and career-focused resources, I have expanded my visibility, opened doors to new medical director and education opportunities, and strengthened my credibility as a general physician committed to advancing patient care and medical education.

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Recent Articles

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A Complete Guide for Medical Practice Start-Ups (Part 6)

By Alex Tate • July 7, 2020
The key to success for any medical practice is always vested in keeping is practically profitable. In today’s hyper-competitive healthcare space, it becomes even more important to sustain your profitability while you’re over-burdened dealing with crushing administrative and ever-increasing operating costs.
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A Complete Guide for Medical Practice Start-Ups (Part 5)

By Alex Tate • June 16, 2020
For the smooth running of a practice, an electronic health record (EHR) software is a necessity, without which a practice cannot function optimally. Practices are making the switch from paper records to EHR on an ongoing basis. Partly, because of the HITECH act, which offers incentives to healthcare ventures for making use of EHR systems.
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Direct Primary Care

By Frederick Martin • March 26, 2020
In late 2011, I was becoming more and more dissatisfied with practicing medicine. I was being driven by what insurance companies dictated instead of the needs of the patients I was treating, in addition to having to see more patients in a shorter amount of time to maintain the income to which I was accustomed. I began seeing and reading articles about “direct primary care” models and how the doctor-patient relationship could be restored. So, in the spring of 2012, I decided to leave the practice I was part-owner of to start my own direct primary care practice.
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A Complete Guide for Medical Practice Start-Ups (Part 4)

By Alex Tate • March 25, 2020
Healthcare is one of the most highly regulated industries in the US, and the regulations just keep on increasing with the passage of time. Moreover, the series of regulations that affect a provider’s office are no exclusion. Keeping that in mind, physicians usually have a healthy professional relationship with an attorney who is focused on the relevant law, and is responsible for clearing all procedures before they are implemented, so that the risk of future complications is lowered.
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