Student liaison to the Latino Medical Student Association
It’s your chance to represent family medicine students in national conversations.
The student in this position will bring the family medicine perspective to the Latino Medical Student Association (LMSA). This student leadership opportunity means you’ll be part of a collaboration to accomplish shared goals, including: workforce diversity in primary care, community organizing, advocacy for improving vulnerable patient populations and developing leaders in primary care.
Founded in 1987, the LMSA is a nonprofit organization with a mission to unify all Latino medical students into one organization, actively promote recruitment and retention of Latino students at all levels, educate medical students on Latino health issues and advocate for the rights of Latinos in health care.
Throughout the years, LMSA has successfully provided leadership opportunities for Latinos and promoted volunteerism in the Latino community. This collaboration between LMSA and the AAFP FMIG Network was formed in 2016.
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Application deadline: The application cycle is currently closed.
Term: Jan. 1, 2027 – Dec. 31, 2027
Prerequisites required: None (LMSA membership required)
Funding: The AAFP will cover reasonable expenses (in accordance with its applicable travel policies) to attend FUTURE and the annual FMIG Network Student Leader Orientation, including registration fees, transportation, lodging and meals. The LMSA will cover reasonable expenses (in accordance with its applicable travel policies) to attend the LMSA National Conference and the LMSA Leadership Retreat/Policy Summit, including registration fees, transportation, lodging and meals.
Position responsibilities
Participate in regular calls and meetings with AAFP FMIG Network and LMSA leadership to stay informed and contribute to FMIG priorities and strategic planning in workforce diversity.
Disseminate information between LMSA and the FMIG Network as requested
Participate in planning and executing programming at FUTURE (formerly National Conference) and LMSA National Conference.
Participate in further refining a LMSA/AAFP joint strategic plan to promote family medicine as a career to LMSA members.
Identify opportunities to increase medical student awareness for primary care careers, especially related to underserved/underrepresented communities and academic careers.
Identify strategies to boost attendance of LMSA students interested in primary care to FUTURE, particularly among students in their first three years of medical school.
After full calendar year of service, remain available to finish planning and hosting family medicine programming at LMSA National Conference. Note: A new liaison will be appointed in January to take over regular monthly activities.
Contribute to planning and leading programming at FUTURE.
Candidates for this position are appointed by the AAFP Board of Directors at the recommendation of the AAFP Resident and Student Leadership Screening Committee.
Required elements of the application include:
- Completed application form (online)
- Letter of support from your program director
- 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. 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.