Alabama Academy of Honor

AAFP Welcomes Steven P. Furr, MD, FAAFP, As New President of American Academy of Family Physicians

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Monday, October 30, 2023

CHICAGO, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Steven P. Furr, MD, FAAFP, a family physician in Jackson, Alabama, today assumed the role of president of the American Academy of Family Physicians.

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  • CHICAGO, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Steven P. Furr, MD, FAAFP, a family physician in Jackson, Alabama, today assumed the role of president of the American Academy of Family Physicians.
  • As AAFP president, Furr will advocate on behalf of family physicians and patients across the country to inspire positive changes in the U.S. health care system.
  • "The AAFP has been a cornerstone in my family medicine career — one that has helped me gain immeasurable knowledge, experiences and the ability to connect with family physicians across the country," said Furr.
  • At the state chapter level, Furr has held various leadership roles in the Alabama Academy of Family Physicians, including chapter president and chairman of the board.