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Without congressional action, the Medicare physician fee schedule proposed rule will result in unsustainable payment cuts for family physicians in 2023. We’re advocating to swiftly avert these cuts and implement long-term reform.

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With the number of U.S. monkeypox cases rising, vaccine and public health expert Jonathan Temte, M.D., Ph.D., M.S., answers your questions about the outbreak and what family physicians should know.

Resident Member of the AAFP Foundation Board of Trustees

The application cycle for this position is currently closed.
This position will open for applications in the spring of 2023 for the next term, September 2023 - August 2024.
See below for details on this role, as well as the current travel calendar associated with serving in this position.

Be involved with high-level decision-making on a nonprofit board of trustees. Receive mentoring from established leaders of the AAFP Foundation.

The AAFP Foundation advances the values of family medicine through humanitarian, educational, and scientific philanthropy dedicated to improving health.

Responsibilities

Term: September 1, 2022 - August 31, 2023

Is a full voting member of the AAFP Foundation Board of Trustees
Servess on the AAFP Resident Leader Advisory Group with specific responsibilities to advise the Commission on Education Subcommittee on Medical Student Education and Workforce Development and the Subcommittee on Graduate Medical Education (Includes virtual meetings throughout the year, about quarterly)
Attends two Foundation Board meetings following election and confirmation by the AAFP Foundation Board
Attends National Conference and summer and winter cluster meetings
Provides input into potential Foundation programming directed towards residents
Serves as the Foundation’s advocate with the resident membership
Serves on at least three Foundation committees as assigned by the Foundation President

Application Summary

Candidates for this position run for office and are elected at the AAFP National Conference of Family Medicine Residents and Medical Students. Candidates should plan to attend the conference, and be available for candidate orientation. Candidates are required to deliver a 2 - 3 minute speech and participate in a Q&A.

Required elements of the application include: Letter of Interest; Letter of Chapter Support; Letter of Support from Program Director; 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.

Meet Current Resident Leaders

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

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates should familiarize themselves with AAFP Foundation Programs.

Time commitment away from residency: Approximately 15-18 days (includes weekends) for travel and attendance at meetings.

Funding: Provided for meeting attendance according to AAFP Foundation guidelines.

Meeting Schedule

MEETING	DATES	LOCATION
AAFP Foundation Board of Trustees Meeting	November 18 - 20, 2022	Leawood, KS
AAFP Winter Cluster	February 3 - 5, 2023	Kansas City, MO
AAFP Foundation Board of Trustees Meeting	May 19 - 21, 2023	Leawood, KS
AAFP Summer Cluster	June 3 - 4, 2023	Virtual
AAFP National Conference	July 27 - 29, 2023	Kansas City, MO