Family Medicine Interest Group (FMIG) network national coordinator
If you’re an active FMIG participant, the national coordinator position is your chance to strengthen FMIGs at all levels.
The student in this position will oversee the national Family Medicine Interest Group (FMIG) Network student leadership team. This student leadership opportunity means you’ll support and facilitate the work of the FMIG Network regional coordinators and other student organizations across the country and at some international medical schools.
The AAFP established the national FMIG Network to improve communication among FMIGs, share best practices and better connect FMIGs with AAFP support.
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Application deadline: Preferred by July 24, 2026 but will be accepted through 5 p.m., Aug. 1, 2026
Term: Aug. 2, 2026 – Aug. 1, 2027
Prerequisites required: None (FMIG involvement preferred)
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
Leads monthly virtual meetings with the national FMIG Network student leadership team
Represents the national FMIG Network and AAFP to other student organizations through presentations and meetings
Serve 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
Support and facilitate the work of the FMIG Network coordinators and liaisons by maintaining communication
Strengthen FMIGs on the local, state, and national levels
Assists in activity/information coordination of all FMIG leaders
Plan and lead FMIG Network Student Leader Orientation in January
Provides input into planning FUTURE, the AAFP’s national conference for medical students and residents
Plan and host FMIG Leadership programming at FUTURE
Meets with AAFP staff to ensure that projects are on track and plan for upcoming projects
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. All materials must be received by the AAFP by the stated application deadline.
How to apply: View the How to apply page for detailed information on application materials. When you're ready to begin, click the Apply Now button on the sidebar of this page. The application system allows users to save and return to their application before submitting it.
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