Resident Member of the National Research Network (NRN) Advisory Board
The application cycle for this position is open. Residents who may be interested in this role should review position information and travel requirements below.
Be a part of a national research network dedicated to conducting, supporting, promoting, and advocating for primary care research in practice-based settings.
Responsibilities
Term: January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
- Advise the Network Director in matters regarding the AAFP NRN research agenda and portfolio to ensure these are consistent with the needs of family physicians and their patients
- Assist in strategic planning
- Identify potential investigators, projects, and funders for the Network
- Provide advice from time to time regarding specific projects of the Network
- Assist with selecting a student and resident/fellow to sit on the AAFP NRN Advisory Group
- Advise the Network Director in difficult or potentially controversial decisions
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be in good academic standing
- Demonstrate an interest in research
Time commitment away from medical school: Required to participate in 1 in-person meeting and 1-3 conference calls per year.
Application Summary
Required elements of the application include: Letter of Interest Letter of Chapter Support Faculty Letter, Participation Form (to be signed by dean of medical school), and a 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. This position is appointed by the NRN Advisory Board. Candidates to be notified of the selection by October 31, 2021.
Questions? Contact AAFP leadership staff at getinvolved@aafp.org.
Application deadline: September 8, 2021
Meeting Schedule
| MEETING | DATES | LOCATION |
| AAFP NRN Annual Meeting | Summer 2022 | Leawood, KS |
| AAFP National Conference | July 28-30, 2022 | Kansas City, MO |