Personal Benefits
As a member of the FAFP, you will be able to identify and associate with the most knowledgeable family physicians in Florida. Since this is the only association that speaks solely for the family physician, your decision to join will help make the voice of family practice be more clearly heard.
Continuing Medical Education (CME) Resources
A high quality CME program is one of the most important responsibilities of the FAFP. As a member you will have access to meetings, courses and conferences, and publications and resources that will equip you with the latest research and clinical training.
Practice Management
FAFP provides you with a wealth of resources designed especially for the family physician. You can find information on how to recruit a new partner, reduce the risk of malpractice litigation, learn to review a contract, or install and update your computer operations. The number of services available to you is endless, and they will ultimately improve your practice and the way your patients receive care.
Representation and Advocacy
FAFP seeks to promote your image and represent your interests as a family physician. Every family physician benefits from the Academy’s voice on the issues that matter most to family medicine.
Sun Trust Bank Services
SunTrust, the FAFP-approved bank, continues to offer banking benefits exclusively for qualifying members of the Academy. Here are some of the products and services they offer.
Unsecured Loans and Line of Credits
SunTrust Bank offers unsecured loans from $5,000 to $75,000 and lines of credit from $25,000 to $40,000 through its Physician Loan division. Competitive fixed and variable rates are available and SunTrust Bank will offer a 1% annual interest rate discount on its fixed rates for all Academy members who qualify.
See suntrust.com/physician or call 800.241.6905 for more details.
Education Loan Consolidation
Combine all of your eligible education loans into one, simplifying your life and potentially lowering your monthly payment. See
suntrusteducation.com or call 888.552.7951 for more details.
Mortgage Lending*/Equity Lines
One hundred percent mortgage financing* is available as well as home equity lines. Check out the Access 3® Equity Line with great rates and flexible payment options. Call Felicia Cox at 877.899.5647 for more details.
*Residential mortgage loans are offered through SunTrust Mortgage, Inc.
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