FFFM | Members at the Center of Advocacy in 2025

In this episode of Fighting for Family Medicine, David Tully, vice president of Government Relations and a member of the AAFP Advocacy team, reviews the significant advocacy efforts by the Academy and its members in 2025. Highlighting key legislative victories and member participation, Tully underscores the impact of family physicians in shaping health care policy. The episode features an interview with Dr. Adrienne Parad, a family physician and town council member in Ledyard, Connecticut, who shares her journey into public service and how her medical background informs her role in local government. Dr. Parad discusses balancing her professional responsibilities with her personal life and offers advice for family physicians interested in pursuing public office.


Topics By Timestamp
00:00 Introduction and overview
00:36 Advocacy achievements in 2025
01:56 Grassroots advocacy and member engagement
03:04 Political Action and Public Office
03:59 Interview with Dr. Adrienne Parad
10:34 Balancing medicine and public service
13:52 Encouraging more physicians in public service
18:40 Conclusion and resources


Additional Resources

'A Window for Helping My Patients': AAFP Member and California Assembly Member Jasmeet Bains, M.D. - https://aafp.libsyn.com/a-window-for-...

FFFM | Advocacy in Action: Dr. Alex McDonald's Path to Public Service - https://aafp.libsyn.com/fffm-advocacy...

AAFP Advocacy Ambassadors - https://www.aafp.org/advocacy/ambassa...

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