Resident Delegate to the American Medical Association House of Delegates

The application cycle for this position is closed. Applications for this position are reviewed by the AAFP Resident and Student Leadership Screening/Selection Committee and appointed by the AAFP Board of Directors.

This page provides details on the responsibilities, eligibility requirements, and amount of travel associated with this position.

The AAFP selects one resident as a member of the delegation to the AMA House of Delegates (HOD). Members of the AMA HOD serve as an important communications, policy and membership link between the AMA and grassroots physicians. The delegates are a key source of information on activities, programs and policies of the AMA. They are expected to foster positive and useful two-way relationship between grassroots physicians and the AMA leadership.

Responsibilities

Term: October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2026

Represent the AAFP membership at the AMA HOD meetings, while offering the resident perspective
Participate in all AMA delegation activities as directed by the chair of the AAFP AMA delegation.
Attend FUTURE (formerly National Conference) and provide written and oral reports during the two years following appointment

Application Summary

Required elements of the application include: Letter of Interest, Letter of Chapter Support, Letter of Support from Program Director, and a 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. This position is appointed by the AAFP Board of Directors after review and recommendation by a selection committee. Candidates to be notified of the selection by September 30, 2024

Required elements of the application include:

Completed application form
Letter or video describing interest/intent in the position
Letter of support from your program director
Support form completed by your AAFP chapter (state or constituent chapter)
Completed conflict of interest disclosure
Photo

Meet Current Resident Leaders

Read Annual Reports

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

Eligibility Criteria

A member of the AMA as well as a member of the AAFP at the time of appointment and for the duration of the two-year term
Applicant should be a PGY1 or 2 and will be a resident or fellow for the complete two-year term
Applicant should have AMA experience as a medical student or resident prior to applying to this position
Applicant should have demonstrated leadership experience

Time commitment away from residency: Approximately 16-18 days

Funding: Travel expenses are reimbursed according to AAFP policy

Meeting Schedule

MEETING	DATES	LOCATION
AMA Interim Meeting	Nov. 7-9, 2024 (option to extend to Nov. 12 to participate in HOD)	Lake Buena Vista, FL
AMA Annual Meeting	June 5-7 (option to extend to June 11 to participate in HOD)	Chicago, IL
FUTURE Conference	July 31 – August 2, 2025	Kansas City, MO
AMA Interim Meeting	Nov. 13-15, 2025 (option to extend to Nov. 18 to participate in HOD)	National Harbor, MD
AMA Annual Meeting	June 4-6, 2026 (option to extend to June 10 to participate in HOD)	Chicago, IL
FUTURE Conference	July 30 – Aug 1, 2026	Kansas City, MO