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.
This position is elected at the AAFP National Conference and candidates should plan to attend.
Help plan National Conference in this highly visible AAFP leadership position. See below for details on this role, as well as the current travel calendar associated with serving in this position.
Term: August 1, 2023 – August 31, 2024
Candidates for this position are elected at the AAFP National Conference of Family Medicine Residents and Medical Students. Candidates should plan to attend the entirety of the conference. Candidates are required to be nominated at the conference, deliver a 2 - 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:
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.
Must have attended a past National Conference and have residency director's endorsement that time away from residency will be granted to attend meetings. At least one year of national-level experience in AAFP leadership, including:
Time commitment away from residency: Approximately 10 days (includes weekends) for travel and attendance at meetings.
Funding: Travel is 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 |
National Conference Planning Meetings | Quarterly or Monthly | Virtual |
AAFP Winter Cluster Commission Meetings | January 19 - 22, 2024 | Kansas City, MO |
AAFP Annual Leadership Conference ACLF/NCCL | April 15 - 20, 2024 | Kansas City, MO |
AAFP Summer Cluster | June 1 - 2, 2024 | Virtual |
AAFP National Conference | July 31 - August 3, 2024 | Kansas City, MO |
AAFP Congress of Delegates | September 22 - 25, 2024 | Phoenix, AZ |