Student Representative to Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM) Board of Directors
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.
Help define the role of the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine in student education. Develop your leadership skills with the help of leaders in family medicine education, and get the chance to organize conference sessions.
The Society of Teachers of Family Medicine was founded to:
- Support and promote family medicine as an academic discipline
- Maintain and continually improve the quality of family medicine education
- Encourage research and teaching in family medicine
- Facilitate the professional growth and development of family medicine educators
- Encourage a multidisciplinary and international approach to family medicine education
- Provide a forum for the interchange of experience and ideas among its members and other interested persons.
Responsibilities
- Engage in discussions to inform decisions made by the STFM Board of Directors (does not represent the AAFP)
- Is a member, with voting rights, on the STFM Board of Directors
- Is a member, with voting rights, on the STFM Medical Student Education Committee
- Serve as an ambassador for work to engage medical students in STFM activities and academic family medicine
- Attend all STFM Board meetings and Medical Student Education Committee meetings during term as representative
Eligibility Criteria
- Demonstrated interest and involvement in family medicine interest groups, medical school, or state organizations as a student
- Must be in good academic standing
- Must be an STFM member or willing to join STFM immediately after being elected student representative
Opportunity Summary
Term: September 1, 2019-August 31, 2020 (with an option for a
second term based on performance and mutual interest)
Focus: Family medicine education
Time Commitment: Moderate to substantial (meetings, communication)
Travel: Yes
Meet Current Student Leaders
Read Annual Reports
Questions? Contact AAFP leadership staff at getinvolved@aafp.org.
Time commitment away from medical school: Approximately 15-20 days (includes weekends) for travel and attendance at meetings
Funding: Provided by STFM for attendance at STFM meetings
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 |
| STFM Medical Student Education (MSE) Committee video call | Fall 2020 | N/A |
| STFM Board Meeting | December 2-3, 2020 | Fort Worth, TX |
| SFM MSE Committee Meeting/MSE | January 31-February 3, 2021 | Atlanta, GA |
| STFM Board Meeting (video call) | February 28, 2021 | N/A |
| STFM MSE Committee Meeting (video call) | Spring 2021 | N/A |
| STFM Board Meeting/STFM Annual | May 1-5, 2021 | New Orleans, LA |
| STFM Board Meeting/National Conference | July 28-31, 2021 | Kansas City, MO |
| STFM Committee Meeting | July 30, 2021 | Kansas City, MO |
| STFM Board Meeting | December 1-2, 2021 | Forth Worth, TX |