Student Member to the AAFP Foundation Board of Trustees
It’s your chance to represent medical students in important family medicine conversations.
The student in this position will bring the medical student perspective to the AAFP Foundation Board of Trustees. This student leadership opportunity means you’ll contribute to decision-making on a nonprofit board of trustees and receive mentoring from established leaders of the AAFP Foundation.
The AAFP Foundation advances the values of family medicine through humanitarian, educational and scientific philanthropy dedicated to improving health. This position is elected at FUTURE each July, which candidates should plan to attend.
Important details
Application deadline: July 31, 2026
Term: Sept. 1, 2026 – Aug. 31, 2027
Prerequisites required: None
Funding: Provided for meeting attendance according to AAFP Foundation guidelines
Position responsibilities
Is a full voting member of the AAFP Foundation Board of Trustees
Serves on the AAFP Student Leader Advisory Group with specific responsibilities to advise the Commission on Education Subcommittee on Medical Student Education and Workforce Development and the Subcommittee on Graduate Medical Education (Includes virtual meetings throughout the year, about quarterly)
Attends two Foundation Board meetings following election and confirmation by the AAFP Foundation Board
Provides input into potential Foundation programming directed toward students
Serves as the Foundation’s advocate with the student membership
Serves on at least three Foundation committees as assigned by the Foundation President
Attends FUTURE (Does NOT attend Commission on Education)
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.
Candidates should familiarize themselves with AAFP Foundation programs.
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.
How to apply: View the How to Apply page for detailed information on application materials.
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