Student Member to FamMedPAC Board of Directors

Required elements of the application include:

• Completed online application form
• Curriculum vitae (CV)
• 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 stated application deadline.

How to apply: 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 that need to happen before applying.

Contributions to FamMedPAC are for political purposes. Contributions to FamMedPAC are purely voluntary and suggested contribution amounts are only guidelines. You will not be favored or disadvantaged by reason of the amount of your contribution or a decision not to contribute. Contributions to FamMedPAC are not tax deductible for federal income tax purposes.

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

• The resident FamMedPAC Advisory Board member must be a member in good standing of the AAFP and must be either (1) a rising 4th-year medical student, (2) a rising PGY1 family medicine resident, or (3) a rising PGY2 family medicine resident.
• Contributions to FamMedPAC: Applicants must have contributed to FamMedPAC within the year prior to applying for the FamMedPAC Advisory Board seat.
• Term of Office: The student/resident Board member shall be appointed for a single two (2) year term. The student/resident Board member’s term of office will commence at the first meeting of the FamMedPAC Advisory Board that takes place in the first year of the two-year Congressional election cycle and shall end in December of the final year of the cycle.

Time away from medical school: Light to moderate

Travel: Yes

Funding: All travel expenses are covered, and Board members receive a per-diem to cover lodging and meals.

The FamMedPAC Advisory Board is composed of nine members representing seven geographic regions across the United States and one member representing students and residents. The Student & Resident Board member can be from anywhere in United States. The composition of the FamMedPAC Advisory Board is designed as such to provide geographic diversity which better enables FamMedPAC Board members to leverage their personal and professional networks in their fundraising efforts and ensures that AAFP’s advocacy efforts reach the widest audience possible. In early 2026, FamMedPAC staff will kickstart recruitment efforts for the 2027-2028 FamMedPAC Board.

Appointments to the FamMedPAC Advisory Board are approved by the AAFP Board of Directors and those appointed are eligible to serve two, two-year terms. Those who are ultimately appointed to serve on the 2027-2028 FamMedPAC Advisory Board will be notified by December 1, 2026, and will officially begin their terms on January 1, 2027.

To ensure that the 2027-2028 FamMedPAC Advisory Board is populated with members who are prepared to do the work required for a successful tenure, AAFP staff and current FamMedPAC Advisory Board members have put together an up-to-date list of expectations and responsibilities that prospective incoming Board members should know about in advance of applying.

2027-2028 FamMedPAC Advisory Board Member Responsibilities and Expectations
Membership and participation on the FamMedPAC Advisory Board has three primary objectives:

1. Raise funds and advocate for participation in FamMedPAC and the AAFP’s other advocacy programs
2. Monitor FamMedPAC’s disbursement strategy so that it aligns with and supports the AAFP’s legislative agenda
3. Identify and encourage support for strong candidates for Congress who might serve as champions for family medicine.

During the recruitment cycle for the 2027-2028 FamMedPAC Advisory Board, we aim to identify candidates who can leverage their state and local networks to solicit support for FamMedPAC and who possess a strong enough political acumen to make immediate contributions to FamMedPAC’s decision-making process particularly where disbursements are concerned.

The suggested expectations below serve to ensure the Advisory Board meets its core objectives:

1. Attend and Participate in All FamMedPAC Advisory Board Meetings:
   Board members are expected to attend all FamMedPAC Advisory Board meetings, including in person meetings and Advisory Board calls. If you cannot attend one of these events in person, then every attempt should be made to do so virtually. If you are unable to attend, then you are expected to notify staff and the PAC chair. If there is a pattern of poor participation, that PAC Board member may be asked to step off the board.
   • Includes one (1) in-person (FMAS)
   • Review materials provided by staff in advance of meeting
   • Come prepared to participate and contribute to discussions
2. Act as an Ambassador for FamMedPAC to AAFP Members:
   • Understand the PAC and advocate for its role and value to AAFP members
   • Board members are encouraged to engage in specific FamMedPAC and advocacy activities, including, but not limited to: participating in
   AAFP’s Speakout and Advocacy Ambassadors programs and attending the annual Family Medicine Advocacy Summit.
   • Speak to members and respond to questions about the PAC’s activities
   • Support fundraising efforts via electronic communications and at AAFP events, including national and regional conferences, chapter meetings, and via peer-to-peer outreach
   • FamMedPAC Advisory Board members are expected to help bring in new donors to the PAC each year and encourage previous donors to continue their financial support.
   • Board members are asked to participate in personal fundraising solicitations throughout the year via email or mail. FamMedPAC staff will supply members with a draft letter or email as well as mailing lists or send such solicitation out over email containing a board members signature with approval from that board member.
3. Review and Provide Timely Feedback on Legislative Candidate Endorsement Questionnaires:
   • Consider and approve FamMedPAC support for candidates for federal office who meet the criteria for receiving financial donations. Each request will come with an explanation as to the amount and reason. All requests from PAC staff are open to discussion by Board members before a board vote for approval.
   • Board members are expected to respond within three business days of receiving a request for information or a vote request either through email or AAFP’s community messaging system. Updates from staff do not necessitate a response. When possible, notices will be sent out ahead of time on issues that need urgent responses with an explanation of when responses are expected to be returned.
4. Participate in Fiduciary Review of FamMedPAC Financials:
   • Review progress toward fundraising goals and monitor cash on hand
   • Disbursements and Partisanship
   • Monitor how much is being spent each quarter and whether FamMedPAC is maintaining a reasonable bipartisan split in contributions to lawmakers.
   • Review and approve the FamMedPAC budget for disbursements.
   • Staff will review FamMedPAC disbursements with the Board at least twice annually so that the Board can provide feedback the budget’s implementation.
5. Attend local PAC events (as needed):
   Demonstrate the importance of developing a relationship with a member of Congress by being an active member in the Advocacy Ambassadors program and attending local congressional fundraisers that are included in the FamMedPAC budget when possible.
6. Develop criteria for selection of new FamMedPAC Advisory Board members
7. Travel
   Participate in peer-to-peer fundraising at FMAS, FMX, state chapter meetings, and other AAFP meetings, events, or engagements.
   • Attend respective chapter meeting
   • One trip to Chapter within region (based on financial opportunity)
   • FamMedPAC Advisory Board members may be asked to speak at meetings of Constituent Chapters on behalf of the PAC and to provide PAC solicitation materials to attendees at those meetings. Meetings and their associated materials will be coordinated by PAC staff prior to any event.
   • Attend virtual events and meetings to advocate for participation in FamMedPAC
   • Attend AAFP events/regional events as determined by Board
8. Financial Contribution
   Board members are asked to contribute to FamMedPAC at the Jefferson level ($1,000) or higher to show leadership to other family physicians on the importance of personal involvement in, and support of, AAFP’s advocacy efforts. The Advisory Board will consider special circumstances if needed.
   • Suggested annual contribution of Advisory Board members
   • $1,000 for family physician ($85 a month)
   • $50 for resident or student member ($1.92 a month)