Resident member of the Association of Family Medicine Residency Directors Board of Directors
Develop as a non-profit board leader with family medicine mentors.
The resident in this position will bring the perspective of residency peers to Association of Family Medicine Residency Directors (AFMRD) discussions about issues that affect the family medicine specialty.
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Application deadline: Applications close in July 2026 for Resident Congress
Term: Sept. 1, 2026 – Aug. 31, 2027, with the option to extend to a second term if eligible
Prerequisites required: None
Position responsibilities
Inform and provide a resident perspective to program directors on issues that affect residents
Attend required AFMRD in-person board meetings
Participate in monthly conference calls of the AFMRD Board of Directors
Provide written reports as requested
Attend the Residency Leadership Summit in conjunction with AFMRD in-person board meeting
Attend FUTURE to gather information on resident issues
Attend the Family Medicine Advocacy Summit (optional)
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.
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 How to apply 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