Student Delegate to the AAFP Congress of Delegates

Responsibilities

Term: August 2, 2024, - October 6, 2025

• Represents student member interests, as voted on by the National Congress of Medical Students, at the AAFP Congress of Delegates by following resolutions and issues pertinent to medical students
• Serve as a member of the AAFP Commission on Education (COE), the COE Subcommittee on Resident and Student Issues, and the COE Subcommittee on Graduate Curriculum
• Keeps lines of communication open with student members to facilitate dialogue on issues important to medical students
• Facilitates discussion and advises resolution writing at the AAFP National Conference of Family Medicine Residents and Medical Students

Application Summary

Candidates for this position are elected at the AAFP National Conference of Family Medicine Residents and Medical Students. Candidates should plan to attend the entirety of the conference. Candidates are required to be nominated at the conference, deliver a 2 - 3 minute speech, participate in a candidate Q&A, and, if elected, participate in a new officer orientation Saturday afternoon of the conference.

Required elements of the application include:

• Completed application form (online)
• Letter of Interest
• Letter of support from faculty at your medical school
• Participation Form signed by medical school dean’s office
• 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.  For detailed information on application materials, visit the  How to Apply page. It is important to connect with your local AAFP Chapter as soon as possible to express your interest in this position, as some chapters have required processes that need to happen before applying.

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Questions? Contact AAFP leadership staff at getinvolved@aafp.org.

Eligibility Criteria

• Demonstrated interest and involvement in family medicine groups or state organizations as a student preferred
• Must be in good academic standing
• Must be an AAFP student member

Time commitment away from medical school: Approximately 10-15 days (includes weekends) for travel and attendance at meetings.

Funding: Travel covered according to AAFP Travel Policy. A per diem covers expenses to travel to and attend the meeting, including lodging and food.

Meeting Schedule