What is FPIN?

FPIN is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit membership organization that equips primary care clinicians, students, faculty, and fellows with the tools and support they need to practice evidence-based medicine and publish meaningful scholarship.

Through collaborative learning networks, FPIN members participate in structured writing projects, gain valuable research and critical appraisal skills, and contribute to the medical literature, all while advancing their professional development. 

What We Do

Writing & Publication Opportunities

• Good Evidence Matters (GEMs): Concise critical appraisals of recent studies
• HelpDesk Answers (HDAs): Brief, structured answers to common clinical questions
• Clinical Inquiries (CIs): In-depth literature reviews published in leading journals
• Priority Updates from the Research Literature (PURLs): Practice-changing updates based on new research
• QI Coach+: Step-by-step guidance for quality improvement projects and publication

Education & Training Opportunities

• Onsite and Virtual Writing Workshops
• PURLs Journal Club Toolkits: Ready-to-use monthly resource to help you lead a journal club at your program
• PURLs Surveillance Team: Help identify practice changing research published in recent literature
• Bias Assessment Tool: Evaluate bias in medical literature 
• Please reach out to [email protected] for more information!

Member Involvement Opportunities

Join a vibrant learning community and make a difference through:

• Clinician Editor or Peer Reviewers roles
• Board Committee or Board Member service
• Workshop Facilitation and Speaking Engagements

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Why FPIN?

FPIN empowers primary care teams to: 

• Meet ACGME scholarly activity requirements
• Build critical appraisal and evidence synthesis skills
• Publish high-quality evidence-based work 
• Connect with a national network of collaborators and mentors

Whether you are new to scholarship or looking to expand your impact, FPIN provides the structure, support, and community to help you succeed!