Student Member of the AAFP Foundation
Board of Trustees

Responsibilities

Term: September 1, 2024 – August 31, 2025

• Is a full voting member of the AAFP Foundation Board of Trustees
• Serves on the AAFP Student Leader Advisory Group with specific responsibilities to advise the Commission on Education Subcommittee on Medical Student Education and Workforce Development and the Subcommittee on Graduate Medical Education (Includes virtual meetings throughout the year, about quarterly)
• Attends two Foundation Board meetings following election and confirmation by the AAFP Foundation Board
• Provides input into potential Foundation programming directed towards students
• Serves as the Foundation’s advocate with the student membership
• Serves on at least three Foundation committees as assigned by the Foundation President
  
• Attends the National Conference. (Does NOT attend Commission on Education)

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.

Candidates should familiarize themselves with AAFP Foundation programs.

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.

Meet Current Student Leaders

Read Annual Reports

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

Eligibility Criteria

• May be in any year of medical school
• Does not need previous experience in a national AAFP leadership position

Time commitment away from medical school: Approximately 15-18 days (includes weekends) for travel and attendance at meetings.

Funding: Provided for meeting attendance according to AAFP Foundation guidelines.

Meeting Schedule