Society of Teachers of Family Medicine resident board member
Apply to serve on the STFM Board and shape the future of academic family medicine.
Each year, one resident is selected to serve as a voting member of the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM) Board of Directors. Serving on the STFM Board is more than a leadership position—it’s a platform to make a lasting impact. This is an opportunity to bring the resident voice into high-level discussions that influence policy, medical education and the future of the family medicine workforce. Benefits of serving on the STFM board include:
- National-level leadership experience
- Professional mentorship and networking
- Exposure to academic medicine career pathways
- A chance to advocate for residents and shape policy decisions
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Application deadline: Applications are currently closed.
Term: Aug. 2, 2026 – July 31, 2027
Prerequisites required: None
Funding: Provided by STFM for attendance at STFM meetings
Position responsibilities
Engage in discussions to inform decisions made by the STFM Board of Directors (does not represent the AAFP).
Serve as a voting member of the STFM Board of Directors.
Participate as a voting member of the Graduate Medical Education Committee.
Serve as an ambassador for work to engage family medicine residents in STFM activities and academic family medicine.
Attend all STFM Board meetings and Graduate Medical Education Committee meetings during term as representative.
Candidates for this position are elected at AAFP’s FUTURE conference. Candidates should plan to attend the entirety of the 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 application form
- Letter of support from your program director
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Support form completed by your AAFP chapter (state or constituent chapter)
- Completed conflict of interest disclosure
- 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, as some chapters have required processes before applying.
Questions? Contact AAFP leadership staff at getinvolved@aafp.org.
