Student Member of the AAFP Board of Directors

Bring a student perspective to high-level decision-making discussions.

Student members of the AAFP Board of Directors shape the direction of the organization’s policies and priorities. This opportunity includes social media and public relations training, as well as unique mentoring opportunities with established family medicine leaders.

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Important details

  • Application deadline: July 24, 2026

  • Term: Oct. 6, 2026 - Oct. 21, 2027

  • Prerequisites required: Yes

  • Funding: Provided for meeting attendance according to AAFP Board of Director reimbursement policies beginning the Wednesday of the first COD/FMX you attend. Once in effect, reimbursement policies cover all days required to travel for board business.

Position responsibilities

  • Bring the student perspective to all AAFP Board deliberations.

  • Help orient other student officers to AAFP governance and policy.

  • Communicate issues of importance to the appropriate AAFP commissions.

  • Support the discussions of the student delegation at the AAFP Congress of Delegates.

  • Attend all AAFP Board of Directors meetings as a voting member.

  • Serve on the AAFP Commission on Education Subcommittee on Resident and Student Issues.

  • Attend meetings of a commission for which you serve as a Board Liaison according to AAFP Board policy. (Students may serve as a liaison to any commission other than the Commission on Finance and Insurance.)

  • Attend FUTURE the year following election, including serving as election chair in the Student Congress and facilitating the candidates’ forum.

  • Attend two Congress of Delegates and AAFP FMX meetings.

  • Attend the AAFP National Conference of Constituent Leaders/Annual Chapter Leader Forum (NCCL/ACLF).

  • Attend other meetings as directed by the Board Chair.

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Candidates for this position are elected at FUTURE. 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 online application form
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Letter of support from faculty at your medical school
  • Participation form signed by dean of medical school
  • 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.

Note:Β The student member of the Board will not be eligible to later serve on the AAFP Board as a resident or new physician representative.

Questions? Contact AAFP leadership staff atΒ getinvolved@aafp.org.