The application cycle for this position is closed. The application for the 2024 - 2025 leadership cycle will open in the spring of 2024. Information is available below for those who may be thinking about this opportunity.
Applications for this position are reviewed by the AAFP Resident and Student Leadership Screening Committee and candidates are appointed by the AAFP Board of Directors. All applicants will be notified by September 30, 2023.
Represent family medicine and the AAFP at the American Medical Association’s two annual business meetings. The AAFP supports two resident members to serve as delegates to the AMA Resident Fellow Section with an option to also serve as an AAFP delegate to the AMA House of Delegates. This additional responsibility requires 2-3 extra days of service at the AMA meeting with additional responsibilities related to the HOD. All travel expenses are reimbursed according to AAFP policy.
Candidates for this position are appointed by the AAFP Board of Directors at the recommendation of the AAFP Resident and Student Leadership Screening Committee.
Required elements of the application include:
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. All candidates will be notified by September 30.
Questions? Contact AAFP leadership staff at getinvolved@aafp.org.
Must be a resident or fellow member of the AAFP and the AMA at the time of appointment and throughout the appointment term.
Time commitment away from residency: 12 days
Funding: Travel expenses are reimbursed according to AAFP policy
MEETING | DATES | LOCATION |
AMA Interim Meeting | November 9 -11, 2023, (option to extend to Nov. 14, 2023, to participate in HOD) | National Harbor, Maryland |
AMA Annual Meeting | June 6 - 8, 2024 (option to extend to June 12, 2024, to participate in HOD) | Chicago, IL |
AAFP National Conference | August 1 - 3, 2024 | Kansas City, MO |