Physicians no longer practicing due to illness, retirement or other circumstances can stay connected to the AAFP with an Inactive membership. Inactive members may hold floor at the AAFP Congress of Delegates but may not vote or hold office.
Eligibility
- Members who are incapacitated by reason of illness, accident or infirmity; or
- Members who are totally retired and not eligible for Life membership; or
- Active, Resident and Supporting members who interrupt their practice or residency training due to extenuating circumstances
Transfers from one classification to another must be approved by the chapter. For more information on transferring into this category, please contact the AAFP Member Resource Center at (800) 274-2237 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
LAFP Privileges
- Inactive members shall be given privileges of the floor of the General Assembly without the right to vote, not be entitled to hold office in the LAFP and not have a voice in standing committees .
Continuing Study Requirements
- None
LAFP Membership
- LAFP membership is unified, which means that members are required to belong to the national AAFP and to the LAFP chapter. The AAFP has a chapter for each of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Uniformed Services, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. Members are also required to belong to a local chapter, if one exists in their area.
- LAFP membership makes it convenient for LAFP members to access relevant information and focused resources right where you live and work. The LAFP offers local opportunities to network, mentor, volunteer, take a leadership role, and get involved in the LAFP/AAFP.