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  • Student Delegate to the AAFP Congress of Delegates

    Position Overview

    Experience Congress of Delegates and learn the governance process of the AAFP in this national student leadership position. Applicants are elected as alternate delegates and serve as alternate delegates to this year's AAFP Congress of Delegates, alongside the current delegates. Following the meeting, those elected serve as delegates through next year's Congress of Delegates.

    IMPORTANT DETAILS

    • Applications close: Preferred by July 24, 2025 but will be accepted through 5 p.m. Aug. 1, 2025
    • Term dates: Aug. 2, 2025 – Oct. 21, 2026
    • Pre-requisites required? No

    Responsibilities

    Term: Aug. 2, 2025 – Oct. 21, 2026

    • Represents student member interests, as voted on by the National Congress of Student Members, at the AAFP Congress of Delegates by following resolutions and issues pertinent to medical students
    • Serve as a member of the AAFP Commission on Education (COE), the COE Subcommittee on Resident and Student Issues, and the COE Subcommittee on Graduate Curriculum
    • Keeps lines of communication open with student members to facilitate dialogue on issues important to medical students
    • Facilitates discussion and advises resolution writing at the AAFP National Congress of Student Members.

    Application Summary

    Candidates for this position are elected at FUTURE. Candidates should plan to attend the entirety of the conference. Candidates are required to be nominated at the conference, deliver a 2- to 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 (online)
    • Curriculum vitae
    • Letter of support from faculty at your medical school
    • Participation form signed by dean of medical school
    • 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.

    Meet Current Student Leaders

    Read Annual Reports

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

    Eligibility Criteria

    • Demonstrated interest and involvement in family medicine groups or state organizations as a student preferred
    • Must be in good academic standing
    • Must be an AAFP student member

    Time commitment away from medical school: Approximately 10-15 days (includes 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 Schedule

    MEETING DATES LOCATION
    AAFP Congress of Delegates Oct. 4-6, 2025 Anaheim, CA
    COE Subcommittee Meetings Quarterly Virtual
    AAFP Winter Cluster Commission Meetings January 23-25, 2026 Kansas City, MO
    AAFP Summer Cluster Commission Meetings May 29-30, 2026 Virtual
    AAFP FUTURE Conference July 30-Aug. 1, 2026 (travel days July 29 & Aug. 2) Kansas City, MO
    AAFP Congress of Delegates October 19-21, 2026 Nashville, TN