Resident member of the AAFP Foundation Board of Trustees
Stand out as a leader by representing residents in important family medicine conversations.
Bring the resident perspective to the AAFP Foundation Board of Trustees. This resident leadership opportunity means you’ll contribute to decision-making on a nonprofit board of trustees and 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. This position is elected at FUTURE Conference, which candidates should plan to attend.
Important details
Application deadline: July 31, 2026
Term: Sept. 1, 2026 – Aug. 31, 2027
Prerequisites required: None
Funding: Provided for meeting attendance according to AAFP Foundation guidelines
Position responsibilities
Is a full voting member of the AAFP Foundation Board of Trustees
Serves as liaison to the AAFP Commission on Education and two of its subcommittees: the Subcommittee on Resident and Student Issues, and the Subcommittee on National Conference Planning. This includes one in-person meeting each year, as well as virtual meetings held quarterly and sometimes monthly
Attends two Foundation Board meetings following election and confirmation by the AAFP Foundation Board
Attends FUTURE, and summer and winter cluster meetings
Provides input into potential Foundation programming directed toward residents
Serves as the Foundation’s advocate with the resident membership
Serves on at least three Foundation committees as assigned by the Foundation president
Serves as a member of the AAFP Insurance Services Board of Directors. The board convenes twice annually in the spring and fall, aligning these meetings with the Foundation Board meetings, so there will be no additional travel required.
Candidates for this position are elected at FUTURE and should plan to attend the entire conference. Candidates are required to be nominated at the conference, deliver a 2- to 3-minute speech, participate in a candidate Q&A and, if elected, participate in a new officer orientation Saturday afternoon of the conference.
Candidates should familiarize themselves with AAFP Foundation programs.
Required elements of the application include:
- Completed online application form
- Letter of support from your program director
- Curriculum vitae (CV)
- Support form completed by your AAFP chapter
- Completed conflict of interest disclosure
- Photo
Letters and forms can be uploaded or requested through the online application system.
How to apply: View the How to apply page for detailed information on application materials.
It’s important to connect with your local AAFP chapter quickly to express your interest. Some chapters have requirements you must meet before you can apply.
Questions? Contact AAFP leadership staff at getinvolved@aafp.org