Making the Strategic Case for Family Medicine

Departments of Family Medicine play a vital role in advancing the missions of medical schools and health systems. From educating the future physician workforce and supporting community engagement to improving access, strengthening value-based care performance, and driving population health outcomes, Family Medicine contributes to many of the priorities facing institutional leaders today.

To support conversations with decision-makers, ADFM has developed a set of resources that help department leaders articulate the strategic value of Family Medicine in different settings. These resources are designed to assist chairs and faculty leaders in preparing for discussions with medical school deans, health system executives, and other institutional stakeholders.

How to Use These Resources

The one-pagers are intended to provide concise, evidence-informed talking points for leadership conversations. The accompanying question guides can help departments identify local metrics, stories, and examples that illustrate how Family Medicine contributes to institutional goals. Together, these resources can be adapted to support presentations, annual reviews, strategic planning discussions, advocacy efforts, and relationship-building with institutional leaders.

Disclaimer: AI tools were used in the research and drafting of this content.