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/Selection Committee and appointed by the AAFP Board of Directors. All applicants will be notified by October 31, 2023.
Term: December 15, 2023 – December 14, 2024
Student commission members are appointed to the following commissions. See below for commission descriptions and specific responsibilities:
The scope of work of the Commission on Continuing Professional Development (COCPD) includes:
The scope of work of the Commission on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusiveness in Family Medicine includes:
CDEI-FM members serve as liaisons between AAFP member interest groups and the commission. The MIG within CDEI-FM purview is Intersectionality in Health Care MIG.
The scope of work of the Commission on Federal and State Policy (CFSP) includes:
The scope of work of the Commission on Health of the Public and Science (CHPS) includes:
Health of the Public and Science (HOPS) members serve as liaisons between AAFP member interest groups (MIGs) and HOPS. The MIGs within HOPS purview include the following:
The scope of work of the Commission on Membership and Member Services (CMMS) includes:
CMMS members serve as liaisons between AAFP member interest groups (MIGs) and CMMS. The MIGs within CMMS purview include the following:
The scope of work of the Commission on Quality and Practice (CQP) includes:
CQP members serve as liaisons between AAFP member interest groups (MIGs) and CQP. The MIGs within CQP purview include the following:
The scope of work of the Commission on Education (COE) includes:
COE members serve as liaisons between AAFP member interest groups (MIGs) and COE. The MIGs within COE purview include the following:
Candidates for this position are appointed by the AAFP Board of Directors at the recommendation of the AAFP Resident and Student Leadership Screening/Selection 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.
Questions? Contact AAFP leadership staff at getinvolved@aafp.org.
Eligibility: Applicant must be a student member of the AAFP to apply for this role. All years are encouraged to apply.
Time commitment away from medical school: Up to 11 days, including weekends, for travel and attendance at meetings.
Funding: Travel covered according to AAFP Travel Policy. A per diem covers expenses to travel to and attend the meeting, including lodging and food.
MEETING | DATES | LOCATION |
AAFP Winter Cluster | January 19 - 22, 2024 | Kansas City, MO |
AAFP Summer Cluster* | June 1 - 2, 2024 | Virtual |
AAFP National Conference |
August 1-3, 2024 | Kansas City, MO |
* The Commission on Governmental Advocacy does not attend the summer cluster event in Kansas City. Instead, commission members meet during the Family Medicine Advocacy Summit in Washington, D.C.