Student Delegate to the AAFP Congress of Delegates

Represent the needs of medical students at AAFP’s Congress of Delegates. You’ll vote on leadership and propose policy.

Experience Congress of Delegates (COD) and learn the AAFP governance process in this student leadership position. Position applicants are elected as alternate delegates to serve as alternate delegates to this year's AAFP COD, alongside the current delegates. Following the meeting, you’ll serve as delegates through next year's COD.

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Important details

  • Application deadline: July 24, 2026, but applications will be accepted through 5 p.m. on July 31, 2026

  • Term: August 1, 2026 – September 21, 2027

  • Prerequisites required: None

  • Funding: Travel covered according to AAFP Travel Policy; a per diem covers expenses to travel to and attend the meeting, including lodging and food.

Position responsibilities

  • Represent student member interests, as voted on by the National Congress of Student Members, at the AAFP Congress of Delegates by following resolutions and issues pertinent to medical students.

  • Serve as a member of the AAFP Commission on Education (COE), the COE Subcommittee on Resident and Student Issues, and the COE Subcommittee on Graduate Curriculum.

  • Keep lines of communication open with student members to facilitate dialogue on issues important to medical students.

  • Facilitate discussion and advise resolution writing at the AAFP National Congress of Student Members.

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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.

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

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