AFPI Kerala
Join us in shaping the future of primary healthcare through education, research, and community collaboration.
Who We Are
AFPI Kerala is a professional academic organisation dedicated to advancing the discipline and practice of Family Medicine in clinical care, medical education, and health systems. Our members work in clinics, hospitals, academic institutions, community programs, home care, and palliative services, sharing a common goal of improving health outcomes through strong primary care. We function as a platform for learning, collaboration, mentorship, and leadership within Kerala's Family Medicine community.
Our Core Values
Patient-Centredness
Placing patients and their families at the heart of every decision.
Continuity of Care
Building lasting relationships across all stages of life.
Comprehensiveness
Addressing physical, mental, and social health together.
Coordination
Integrating care across specialties and community services.
Evidence-Based Practice
Clinical decisions grounded in the best available science.
Lifelong Learning
Continuous growth through education and reflection.
These values guide our academic programs, advocacy efforts, and professional engagement.
What We Do
📚 CME & Workshops
Regular continuing medical education, clinical skill-building, and webinars addressing real-world primary care challenges.
🎓 Training & Development
Professional development across career stages, from postgraduate trainees to experienced practitioners.
🔬 Primary Care Research
Encouraging academic writing, research, and innovation in family medicine and primary healthcare.
🌍 Community Outreach
Strengthening the visibility and recognition of Family Medicine within Kerala's health systems.
Why Family Medicine
Family Medicine provides first-contact, continuous, coordinated, and comprehensive care that addresses not only illness but also prevention, wellness, family dynamics, and social determinants of health. In Kerala's diverse healthcare landscape, strong primary care improves access, continuity, and patient experience while supporting efficient use of health resources.
Who Can Join
AFPI Kerala welcomes general practitioners, family physicians, postgraduate trainees, medical educators, and doctors interested in comprehensive primary care. Membership offers access to academic activities, peer networks, leadership opportunities, and professional development platforms that support growth at every stage of a medical career.
Get Involved
By joining AFPI Kerala, members become part of a vibrant professional community committed to strengthening primary care and improving community health. You can participate in educational programs, contribute to academic initiatives, engage in advocacy efforts, collaborate with peers across districts, and help shape the future of Family Medicine in Kerala.