Student Delegate to the
AAFP Congress of Delegates
NOTE: Applications for this position are closed. This page will be updated when applications reopen for the next leadership cycle. See below for details on this role, as well as the current travel calendar associated with serving in this position.
Experience Congress of Delegates and learn the governance process of the AAFP in this national student leadership position.
Applicants are elected as alternate delegates and serve as alternate delegates to this year's AAFP Congress of Delegates, alongside the current delegates. Following the meeting, those elected serve as delegates through next year's Congress of Delegates.
Responsibilities
- Represents student member interests, as voted on by the National Congress of Medical Students, at the AAFP Congress of Delegates by following resolutions and issues pertinent to medical students
- Functions as a member of the AAFP Commission on Education (COE)
- Keeps lines of communication open with student members to facilitate dialogue on issues important to medical students
- Provides assistance to the Student Chair of National Conference in coordination of student activities
Eligibility Criteria
- Demonstrated interest and involvement in family medicine groups or state organizations as a student
- Must be in good academic standing
Opportunity Summary
Term: August 2019-September 2020
Application Deadline: July 24, 2019
Focus: Family medicine leadership
Time Commitment: Moderate (meetings, communication)
Travel: Yes
Questions? Contact AAFP leadership staff at getinvolved@aafp.org.
Time commitment away from medical school: Approximately 10-15 days (includes weekends) for travel and attendance at meetings
Funding: Travel covered according to AAFP Travel Policy. A per diem covers expenses to travel to and attend the meeting, including lodging and food.
Application details: 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). 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. Once you're ready to begin your application, click the Apply Now button on the sidebar of this page. The application system allows users to save and return to their application before submitting it. Please note: it is important to connect with your local AFP chapter as soon as possible to express your interest in this position.
Meeting Schedule
| MEETING | DATES | LOCATION |
| Congress of Delegates | October 12-14, 2020 | Chicago, IL |
| Winter Cluster | February 5-7, 2021 | Kansas City, MO |
| Summer Cluster | June 4-6, 2021 | Kansas City, MO |
| National Conference | July 29-July 31, 2021 | Kansas City, MO |
| Congress of Delegates | September 27-29, 2021 | Anaheim, CA |