**7. Future research**

To conclude this section of the chapter the authors shed some light on novel research and funding to expand the Family Medicine footprint in the AI realm. Specifically, in 2022 the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) established a funding program to support Family Medicine Departments in hiring Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) focused research faculty. The initial cohort of funded institutions include: University of Houston, University of Pittsburgh, University of California, San Diego and University of Texas, San Antonio. Each institution is pursuing its own focused work with the shared general aims of establishing a sustained AI/ML research presence, securing further external funding and producing peer-reviewed research publications. This program also includes regular convening of the research teams to share progress and information hosted by the Stanford Healthcare AI Applied Research Team.
