Applications for this position are reviewed by the American Family Physician (AFP) Editor-in-Chief and candidates are appointed by the AAFP Board of Directors. All applicants will be notified by Oct. 31, 2025.
AFP is the peer-reviewed and evidence-based clinical journal of the AAFP. AFP delivers concise clinical review articles for physicians and promotes the specialty of family medicine. Although AFP is primarily focused on practicing family physicians, the journal serves as a resource for medical students. The current AFP summaries are useful to students in their preclinical and clinical years. As the major source of content for residency and board certification exams, AFP aims to increase medical student use of the journal. The AFP medical student representative supports the outreach of AFP to medical students to improve the visibility and rigor of the largest and most expansive medical specialty.
Term: Jan. 1, 2026-Dec. 31, 2026
Candidates for this position are appointed by the editor-in-chief of the American Family Physician journal.
Required elements of the application include:
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. Candidates will be notified of their selection by October 31.
Questions? Contact AAFP leadership staff at getinvolved@aafp.org.
Time commitment away from medical school: 2-3 days
Funding: AAFP will cover travel expenses for FUTURE; AFP will cover any additional expenses related to the AFP Editor’s Meeting.
| MEETING | DATES | LOCATION |
| Annual Editorial Meeting at FUTURE Conference | July 30-Aug. 2, 2026 (travel days July 29 & Aug. 2) | Kansas City, MO |