Advocacy Tools

Family Physicians and their advocates face numerous policy challenges at the state level, challenges which can be informed with sound evidence and advocacy tools.    National data is helpful, but programs need evidence customized to demonstrate their program’s contributions to the communities and regions they and their graduates serve.  The VAFP  and the Robert Graham Center are pleased to offer programs the following tools to enhance their ability to demonstrate value of their programs with legislators, deans, and community leaders—and to educate their students and residents about the people and communities they care for.

• Map Virginia Family Medicine residency program’s graduates using HealthLandscape
• Download slides on health policy for use in advocacy presentations
• Demonstrate the impact of family physicians as an economic engine in Virginia
• Explore maps relevant to Virginia and Primary Care health policy

As more links are provided, they will be added to the ones above.