Student member to FamMedPAC Board of Directors

It’s your chance to represent medical students in important advocacy conversations.

The student in this position will bring medical student perspectives to the Family Medicine PAC (FamMedPAC), the AAFP’s federal political action committee. This student leadership opportunity means you’ll contribute time to helping elect U.S. Congress candidates who support the AAFP’s legislative goals and objectives.

The student Board member is appointed for a single two-year term. The student member’s term of office will begin at the first meeting of the FamMedPAC Advisory Board. This takes place in the first year of the two-year Congressional election cycle and ends in December of the final year of the cycle.

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Important details

  • Application deadline: The application cycle is currently closed

  • Term: Jan. 1, 2026 - Dec. 31, 2027

  • Prerequisites required: No (PAC donor status required if appointed)

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

Position responsibilities

  • Solicitation of New PAC Donors: FamMedPAC Advisory Board members are expected to help bring in new donors to the PAC each year.

  • Attendance/Participation at FamMedPAC Advisory Board Meetings and Conference Calls: FamMedPAC Advisory Board members are expected to attend all FamMedPAC Advisory Board meetings and participate in all FamMedPAC Advisory Board conference calls. The FamMedPAC Advisory Board meets face-to-face twice a year: a one-day meeting in January/February and Thursday morning during FMX. FamMedPAC Advisory Board business is also conducted via e-mail and conference calls as needed. If a FamMedPAC Advisory Board member misses two consecutive meetings or conference calls, that FamMedPAC Advisory Board member may be asked to step down.

  • Promotion of FamMedPAC at Chapter and Regional Meetings: FamMedPAC Advisory Board members are asked to speak at meetings of their Constituent Chapter on behalf of the PAC and to provide PAC solicitation materials to attendees at those meetings.

  • Approval of Campaign Contributions: FamMedPAC Advisory Board members approve all contributions to candidates made by the PAC. A list of requested contributions is prepared by PAC staff and presented to the FamMedPAC Advisory Board for approval each year. Requests for additional contributions are presented to the FamMedPAC Advisory Board for approval by e-mail ballot as they arise.

Required elements of the application include:

  • Letter of interest
  • Letter of chapter support
  • Faculty letter
  • Participation form (signed by dean of medical school)
  • 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: 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.

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

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