Resident Member of the AAFP Foundation Board of Trustees

Responsibilities

^{Term: September 1, 2021 - August 31, 2022}

• Is a full voting member of the AAFP Foundation Board of Trustees
• 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

Eligibility Criteria

• May be in any year of residency
  
• Does not need previous experience in a national AAFP leadership position
• Must be nominated during a congress business session at the National Conference by an eligible member of the congress. Review the candidate fact sheet for complete details

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.

Application Summary

Candidates for this position run for office and are elected at the AAFP National Conference of Family Medicine Residents and Medical Students July 29-31, 2021. Candidates should plan to attend the virtual conference, and be available for candidate orientation July 28, 2021, at 7 p.m. CDT, and a candidate forum (speeches and elections) July 30, 2022, at 6 p.m. CDT. Candidates are required to deliver a 2 - 3 minute speech and participate in a Q&A. Election results will be announced August 1, 2021.

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. 

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

Application deadline: July 22, 2021