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Special Constituencies
-- Information about special constituencies and how they are formed. Special constituencies currently include Women, Minority, International Medical Graduates, New Physicians and Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender (GLBT).
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What is the National Conference of Special Constituencies?
NCSC integrates the perspectives and concerns of AAFP members from underrepresented constituencies. This is the place where the voice of the AAFP special constituencies is developed and heard, national officers are elected, and issues important to you are discussed.
What are the AAFP’s special constituencies?
The five constituencies with representation at NCSC are:
- Women physicians
- Minority physicians
- New physicians (in first seven years of practice following residency completion)
- International medical graduates (graduates of medical schools outside of the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico)
- Gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender physicians (those who identify as GLBT or who are supportive of GLBT issues)
Who can participate?
The reference committees and business session are open to anyone attending NCSC. To vote on resolutions and in the elections you must be an Official Chapter Representative. If you are interested in participating as an Official Chapter Representative, contact your Chapter executive. Or you can register as a general registrant and still be able to testify on issues during these sessions.
For a list of Chapters and contact information, visit www.aafp.org/chapterlookup.
For a list of Chapters and contact information, visit www.aafp.org/chapterlookup.
What is an Official Chapter Representative?
Each year, AAFP Chapters are encouraged to send one member from each of the five constituencies. Any active AAFP member who meets the definition of the constituency group they will represent is eligible to serve as an Official Chapter Representative. The Official Chapter Representatives are eligible to serve on and testify in all reference committees, vote on resolutions in the business session, and vote in the elections.
Why should I attend?
NCSC is an outlet for change within the AAFP. It allows you the opportunity to make your voice heard. It gives you the chance to become articulate policy advocates, build leadership skills, and meet others that share common interests.
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