Resident chair of FUTURE conference
Help plan FUTURE and serve as speaker of the National Congress of Family Medicine Residents.
The resident in this leadership position plays an important role in planning education activities for family medicine residents. They work closely with the student conference chair to organize FUTURE, the national conference for the future of family medicine, as well as bring the resident perspective to AAFP education committee and National Congress of Family Medicine Resident conversations.
Medical students and family medicine residents come to FUTURE from around the country every year for connections and experiences that define their medical careers.
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Application due: Preferred by July 24, 2026, but accepted through Aug. 1, 2026
Term: Aug. 2, 2026-Aug. 31, 2027
Prerequisites: See Who’s eligible below.
Position responsibilities
Serves as a member of the AAFP Commission on Education (COE), the COE Subcommittee on Resident and Student Issues, and the COE Subcommittee on FUTURE Planning.
Coordinates and makes decisions about resident activities throughout the year.
Helps plan programming and special activities for the upcoming FUTURE.
Presides at the business sessions of the National Congress of Family Medicine Residents.
Candidates for this position are nominated and elected at FUTURE. They should plan to attend the entire conference.
After they’re nominated, candidates deliver a two- to three-minute speech and participate in a candidate Q&A.
The winner of the election participates in a new officer orientation on the Saturday afternoon of FUTURE.
To become a candidate, you’ll need a:
- Completed application form
- Curriculum vitae
- Letter of support from your program director
- Support form that’s completed by your AAFP chapter
- Completed conflict of interest disclosure
- Photo
You can upload or request letters and forms through the online application system.
For details about these application materials, visit the How to apply page.
It's important to connect with your local AAFP chapter as soon as possible to let them know you’re interested in this position, because some chapters have requirements you’ll need to complete before you apply.
Questions? Contact AAFP leadership staff at getinvolved@aafp.org.
