Student Liaison to the Student National Medical Association
It’s your chance to represent family medicine students in national healthcare conversations.
The student in this position will bring the family medicine perspective to the Student National Medical Association (SNMA). This student leadership opportunity means you’ll contribute to conversations about attracting students of color to medical careers, serving underrepresented communities and assuring medical services are sensitive to culturally diverse populations
The AAFP Board of Directors approved the creation of a student liaison to SNMA in 2003. The SNMA is the nation’s oldest and largest organization focused on the needs and concerns of medical students of color. SNMA activities are implemented by local chapters based at allopathic and osteopathic medical schools throughout the U.S.
Important details
Application deadline: September 1, 2026
Term: January 1 – December 31, 2027
Prerequisites required: None (SNMA membership required)
Funding: The AAFP will provide funding to attend the annual SNMA meeting and FUTURE according to AAFP policy.
Position responsibilities
Disseminate information through SNMA regional directors about relevant AAFP activities.
Provide quarterly reports to SNMA’s External Affairs Committee on AAFP activities of interest to students.
Attend the FMIG Network Student Leader Orientation.
Give an annual report during the National Congress of Student Members during FUTURE (formerly National Conference).
Participate in monthly virtual meetings with FMIG Network student leaders.
After calendar year of service, remain available to finish planning and host family medicine programming at the SNMA Annual Medical Education Conference. A new liaison will be appointed in January to take over the regular monthly activities.
Contribute to planning and leading programming at FUTURE.
Serve as chair of the SNMA Specialty Interest Group for Family Medicine.
Candidates 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 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