Student member to Society of Teachers of Family Medicine Board
It’s your chance to represent students in education decisions.
The student in this leadership position will help define the role of the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM) in student medical education. You’ll develop your leadership skills alongside family medicine education leaders and organize conference sessions.
The STFM promotes family medicine as an academic discipline, improves the quality of family medicine education and encourages research and teaching. Members include anyone involved in educating family physicians, from nurses and PAs to health system executives and residents.
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Application deadline: July 24, 2026 but no later than Aug. 1, 2026
Term: Aug. 2, 2026 - July 31, 2027
Prerequisites required: None
Funding: The AAFP covers any in-person required travel during this leadership term.
Position responsibilities
Focus: Family medicine education
Engage in discussions to inform decisions made by the STFM Board of Directors (does not represent the AAFP)
Serve as a member, with voting rights, on the STFM Board of Directors
Serve as a member, with voting rights, on the STFM Medical Student Education Committee
Serve as an ambassador for work to engage medical students in STFM activities and academic family medicine
Attend all STFM Board meetings and Medical Student Education Committee meetings during term as representative
Required application elements include:
- Completed online application form
- Letter of support from your program director
- Support form completed by your AAFP chapter (state or constituent chapter)
- Completed conflict of interest disclosure
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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.