Become a MAFP Leader

Resident Delegates to the MAFP House of Delegates

What is the House of Delegates?

The House of Delegates (HOD) is the policy-making body of the 3,000-member Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians, the specialty organization for family medicine.

When does the House of Delegates meet?

The House of Delegates meets annually the Wednesday before the two-day Spring Refresher. The Resident caucus is prior to the House which convenes at 8:30 a.m. and adjourns around 4:30 p.m.

What is the role of Delegates?

• Represent resident members at the House of Delegates, which meets only one day each year

• Elect a Resident director and alternate director to serve on the MAFP Board of Directors

• Involvement in setting policies regarding the future of family medicine

• Camaraderie with the specialty’s decision-makers

• Experience in a professional association

How do I become a candidate?

If you would like to be considered for a delegate position, e-mail alensing@mafp.org with your interests or any questions.

Resident Director and Alternate Director

Any resident member of the MAFP can be a candidate for Resident Director to serve on the MAFP Board of Directors. The resident must be a resident during the time of service on the Board. The one-year term begins and ends with the House of Delegates/Organizational Board meeting each year, usually April or May.

The election of the director and alternate director will take place at the Resident Caucus, preceding the House of Delegates. You do not need to be a delegate to be a candidate for director.

Description of RESIDENT DIRECTOR and Alternate Director

1. The Resident Director is a voting member of the MAFP Board of Directors and an ex-officio member of the Academic Affairs Committee and therefore has a responsibility to actively participate in these meetings. The Alternate Director may vote at Board meetings in the absence of the Director and is also an ex-officio member of the Academic Affairs Committee.

   Board meetings are held quarterly on Saturday mornings in Minneapolis.  Mileage is reimbursed.   Academic Affairs Committee meets 4-6 times a year on weeknights at the MAFP office. Participation can be in person or via conference call.  

2. The Resident Director represents the MAFP as the official voting delegate at the annual National Conference of Family Practice Residents and Medical Residents in Kansas City which is Aug 1-4, 2007.   Registration, lodging and transportation are paid. The Alternate Director attends as the alternate voting delegate with expenses paid as well.

3. The Resident Director provides an annual report to the House of Delegates.

4. The Resident Director and Alternates may be asked to help with education at the Resident Recruitment Event and Spring Refresher, to advise the MAFP in recruiting Resident members, and to help promote MAFP/AAFP.
    

How do I become a candidate?                    

If you would like to be considered as a candidate for resident director on the Board, email lregehr@mafp.org with your interests or any questions.