AAFP Commissions Work for You

Help lead the future of medicine when you apply one of these commissions. Board-appointed commission members bring strategic and innovative ideas to light on one of seven commissions and our work group. Their insight informs policy recommendations, develops new programs and projects, and streamlines action.

Future Commission Cluster Meeting Dates

• February 5-7, 2021 (Virtual)
• June 4-6, 2021 (Virtual)

Commission on Continuing Professional Development

This commission helps guide the AAFP’s credit system and its provision of continuing medical education that helps members and other health care professionals demonstrate continuous improvement in knowledge, competence, practice performance, and patient outcomes as well as fulfill educational requirements for licensure and certification.

Commission on Education

Members develop recommended policy and disseminate expertise and new information related to the education and professional development of family physicians until the residency training period is completed.

Commission on Finance and Insurance

This commission reviews various matters of the AAFP both as routine charges and upon referral from the board, other commissions and committees, or the Congress of Delegates.

Commission on Federal and State Policy

This commission informs and guides the Academy's federal advocacy program and its support for constituent chapters in their advocacy efforts before state governments.

Commission on Health of the Public and Science

This commission addresses public health concerns through the development of clinical recommendations and health policies; works to advance population and community health; and develops policies that address disparities in care and health.

Commission on Membership and Member Services

Members guide the AAFP's membership efforts and assist the constituent chapters in their efforts.

Commission on Quality and Practice

Members work to improve the practice environment of family physicians.

Commission Chair

• Commission Chair Orientation Manual
• Commission Chair Nomination Procedures
• Commission Chair Nomination Form

Commission Member

• Commission Member Orientation Manual
• Commission Member Nomination Procedures
• Commission Member Nomination Form
• 2021-2022 Commission Openings

American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) Director

The AAFP also has opportunities for leadership outside of our organization, such as a director of the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM). 

If you're interested in being a director of the ABFM, please click here for more information. 

American Medical Association (AMA) Delegation

The AAFP also has opportunities for leadership outside of our organization, such as a  delegate to the American Medical Association (AMA).

If you're interested in becoming a delegate to the AMA, please click here for more information.