Julie K. Wood

Julie K. Wood, MD, MPH, FAAFP, serves as senior vice president of research, science, and health of the public. She joined the AAFP in 2013 as vice president for the health of the public and interprofessional activities after a lengthy period of member service with the organization, including serving on its Board of Directors.

She has oversight responsibilities for the scientific research activities of the AAFP and the health of the public. She also oversees the AAFP’s relationships with other medical organizations in the United States and abroad. Through these relationships, Wood facilitates the continued development of family medicine and coordinates the AAFP’s international activities.

Wood oversees AAFP efforts to involve family physicians in the integration of primary care and public health, health equity, population and community health, as well as global health. Science staff develops clinical policies and supports, conducts, and disseminates practice-based primary care research with the aim of improving health and health care for patients, their families, and communities.