Resolution writing is an impactful way for members to hone their advocacy skills and help shape their Academy and profession. Four resolutions — formal proposals for change introduced by Michigan Academy of Family Physicians members — were discussed and voted on at the 2026 Annual Meeting on July 18.

Any member in good standing, as defined in the MAFP Bylaws, may vote and speak to a resolution on the floor. This includes resident, student, and life members. The result of any majority vote during the Annual Meeting guides the acts of the Academy and its Board of Directors, officers, committees, agents, and employees.

Below is a summary of the membership’s actions on the resolutions brought forward for its consideration at MAFP's 2026 Annual Meeting.

26-01: Support for Streamlined Visa Processes for International Physicians
Introduced by: Lindsay Martin-Engel, MD, MPH, FAAFP; Mustafa 'Mark' Hamed, MD, MPH, MBA, FAEMS, FAAFP; Beena Nagappala, MD, MPH, FAAFP; Teniesha Wright-Jones, MD, FACOFP, FAAFP
Action Taken: Passed

26-02: Save Private Practice Family Medicine with Information
Introduced by: Robert Jackson, MD, MMM, FAAFP
Action Taken: Passed

26-03: Establishment of Membership Category for Pre-Medical Students Interested in Family Medicine
Introduced by: Todd Sheperd, MD, FAAFP
Action Taken: Referred to the MAFP Board of Directors

26-04: Establishment of a Residency Program Outreach Initiative to Promote MAFP Leadership Opportunities and Enhance Member Engagement and Retention
Introduced by: Ashley Erwin, MD
Action Taken: Referred to the MAFP Board of Directors