Resident Member to the AAFP Center for Global Health Initiatives (CGHI)

Responsibilities

Term: January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025 (two years)

• Represent the resident perspective as a member of the AAFP Center for Global Health Initiatives Advisory Board
• Participate in the program development of the annual AAFP Global Health Summit
• Coordinate resident activities, if any, during the Global Health Summit
• Facilitate/moderate the Global Health Networking meeting at the AAFP National Conference of Family Medicine Residents and Medical Students
• Disseminate global health-related messages via appropriate social media channels
• Provide input to global health-related communications

Application Summary

Candidates for this position are appointed by the AAFP Board of Directors at the recommendation of the AAFP Center for Global Health Initiatives Advisory Board.

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. 

Note: The resident member of the CGHII Advisory Board can only serve on the Board once. He or she is not eligible for re-election.

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

Eligibility Criteria

• Must be PGY1 or PGY2
• Demonstrate interest and involvement in global health
• Must have residency director’s endorsement for time away from residency to attend meetings

Time commitment away from residency: Approximately 10-15 days including weekends and one hour per month for conference calls.

Funding: Funding is provided by the AAFP for any in-person required travel during this leadership term. 

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