Specific National Leadership Opportunities

Positions Elected at National Conference of Family Practice Residents and Medical Students (NCSM)

AAFP Board of Directors - *Student Member and Resident Member
*Resident Chair and Student Chair of the National Conference
Resident and Student Delegates to the AAFP Congress of Delegates

National Family Medicine Interest Group (FMIG) Coordinator

*Requires one year of experience in an AAFP position.

AAFP Commission Student/Resident Members:

Residents and student members serve a one-year term on commissions beginning January 1.  commissions meet twice a year.  Applications are due mid September of each year for all commissions.

Commissions:
Continuing Professional Development
Education (student and resident representative appointed from one of the elected positions at the National Conference noted above.)
Health of the Public
Governmental Advocacy
Membership and Member Services
Quality
Practice Enhancement
Science

For a complete list of opportunities, requirements and descriptions, visit “Getting Involved in Your Academy".