• Family Medicine Interest Group (FMIG) Network National Coordinator


    The application cycle for this position is closed. This position is elected at FUTURE (formerly National Conference) which candidates should plan to attend. Applications will open again in Spring 2025.

    Responsibilities

    August 3, 2024 – August 2, 2025

    • Leads virtual meetings monthly with the national FMIG Network student leadership team
    • Represents the national FMIG Network and the AAFP to other student organizations including through presentations and meetings
    • Serve as a member of the AAFP Commission on Education (COE), the COE Subcommittee on Resident and Student Issues, and the COE Subcommittee on FUTURE Planning (Includes virtual meetings throughout the year, about quarterly)
    • Support and facilitate the work of the FMIG Network coordinators and liaisons by maintaining communication via email, online collaboration software, telephone, or text
    • Strengthen FMIGs on the local, state, and national levels
    • Assists in activity/information coordination of all FMIG leaders
    • Plan and lead FMIG Network Student Leader Orientation (January)
    • Provides input into planning the upcoming AAFP National Conference
    • Plan and host FMIG Leadership programming at AAFP National Conference
    • Meets with AAFP staff regularly to ensure that projects are staying on track and to plan for upcoming projects

    Application Summary 

    Candidates for this position are elected at FUTURE. 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
    • 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

    • Active involvement in an FMIG, ACOFP student chapter, or other student interest group focused on the specialty of family medicine prior to election
    • Must be in good academic standing

    Time commitment away from medical school: Approximately 10-12 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

    MEETING DATES LOCATION
    AAFP FMIG Network Student Leadership Orientation January 2025 (exact dates TBD) Leawood, KS
    AAFP Winter Cluster January 24-26, 2025 Kansas City, MO
    AAFP Summer Cluster May 31-June 1, 2025 Virtual
    FUTURE Conference July 31-August 2, 2025 Kansas City, MO