Resident Member, Association of Family Medicine Residency Directors (AFMRD) Board of Directors

Responsibilities

Term: September 1, 2023, - August 31, 2024

• Inform and provide a resident perspective to program directors on environmental issues impacting residents and their education
• Attend required AFMRD in-person Board meetings
• Participate in monthly conference calls of the AFMRD Board of Directors
• Provide written reports as requested
• Attend Residency Leadership Summit in conjunction with AFMRD in-person Board Meeting
• Attend National Conference to gather information on resident issues
• Attend Family Medicine Advocacy Summit (optional)

Learn more about AFMRD’s mission  and its board of directors.

Application Summary

Candidates for this position are elected at the AAFP National Conference of Family Medicine Residents and Medical Students. Candidates should plan to attend the entirety of the conference. Candidates are required to be nominated at the conference, deliver a 2 - 3 minute speech, participate in a candidate Q&A, and, if elected, participate in a new officer orientation Saturday afternoon of the conference. 

Required elements of the application include:

• Completed application form 
• Letter of Interest
• Letter of support from your program director
• Support form completed by your AAFP chapter (state or constituent chapter)
• Completed conflict of interest disclosure
• Photo

Letters and forms can be uploaded or requested through the online application system.  For detailed information on application materials, visit the How to Apply page. It is important to connect with your local AAFP Chapter as soon as possible to express your interest in this position, as some chapters have required processes that need to happen before applying. 

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Questions? Contact AAFP leadership staff at getinvolved@aafp.org.

Eligibility Criteria

PGY2 or above at the beginning of the term in September.

Time commitment away from residency: 15 - 17 days

Meeting Schedule