Procedures for nominating to the AAFP Board of Directors
Whether you want to nominate someone or you're a potential nominee, here's the where, when and how.
Nomination before the COD meeting
The nominating committee considers applications for nomination to the AAFP Board of Directors. Applications may be submitted by potential nominees themselves, as well as by groups such as chapters, member constituencies and member interest groups. Learn more about qualifications for the board.
Nomination during the COD meeting
The COD meets annually during FMX. During the opening session, nominations are put forth for president-elect, speaker and vice speaker, and for vacancies on the Board of Directors. The floor is open for additional nominations at that time, as well as at the close of the session on the day before the election.
Before a candidate is nominated from the floor during the COD session, he or she must present a written letter of nomination from his or her chapter to the speaker of the COD (or the speaker's designee.) At the time of nomination, candidates nominated from the floor will have the opportunity to distribute the same information to the COD as the previously announced candidates: official letter of nomination from the candidate's chapter, personal statement, biographical information, curriculum vitae and photo.
New physician, resident and student candidates
The new physician, resident and student candidates for the AAFP Board of Directors are nominated by their respective conferences and are introduced to the COD. The new physician candidate is nominated by the National Conference of Constituency Leaders. The resident and student candidate are nominated by the National Conference of Family Medicine Residents and Student Members.
Candidates’ responsibilities
Submit a personal statement, biographical information, curriculum vitae and photo for the candidates' website.
Participate in the "Meet the Candidates" session during the COD meeting.
Participate in the "Hospitality Event" during the COD meeting.
Participate in candidates' forums during the COD meeting, including a brief orientation and rehearsal.
Candidate forums
Each candidate, unless running unopposed, is required to give a speech on a subject of his or her choice.
New physician, resident and student candidates and candidates for director give their speeches during the second session of the COD.
Candidates for officer give their speeches during the third session of the COD.
Candidate speeches should not exceed:
3 minutes—New physician, resident, student
5 minutes—Director, speaker, vice speaker
7 minutes—President-electCandidates for director and officer take part in a question-and-answer forum following the speeches. New physician, resident and student candidates do not participate.