June 1, 2026—Family medicine residents and medical students interested in family medicine are invited to apply for the student and resident representative positions on the STFM Board of Directors. These positions are for students and residents interested in developing leadership skills.You must apply through the American Academy of Family Physicians website using the online forms.Student and resident representatives serve a 1-year term (August 1, 2026–July 31, 2027) and may be eligible for a second term. The representatives must be a member of STFM or willing to join STFM immediately after being elected.Before applying, please read the meeting schedules and eligibility criteria for each position.
Call for Applications for Student and Resident Representatives on STFM Board
Family medicine students and residents interested in developing leadership skills can apply for the student and resident representative positions on the STFM Board of Directors.
Position Responsibilities
Student Representative Responsibilities
- Engage in discussions to inform decisions made by the STFM Board of Directors (does not represent the AAFP)
- Serve as a member, with voting rights, on the STFM Board of Directors
- Serve as a member, with voting rights, on the STFM Medical Student Education Committee
- Serve as an ambassador for work to engage medical students in STFM activities and academic family medicine
- Attend all STFM Board meetings and Medical Student Education Committee meetings during term as representative
Resident Representative Responsibilities
- Engage in discussions to inform decisions made by the STFM Board of Directors (does not represent the AAFP)
- Serve as a voting member of the STFM Board of Directors
- Participate as a voting member of the STFM Graduate Student Education Committee
- Serve as an ambassador for work to engage family medicine residents in STFM activities and academic family medicine
- Attend all STFM Board meetings and Graduate Medical Education Committee meetings during term as representative
Summary of Application Process and Materials
Resident Representative Applications
Applications for this position are reviewed by the AAFP Resident and Student Leadership Screening/Selection Committee and appointed by the AAFP Board of Directors.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 before applying.Required elements of the application include:
- Completed online application form
- Letter of support from your program director
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Support form completed by your AAFP chapter (state or constituent chapter)
- Completed conflict of interest disclosure
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Student Representative Applications
Candidates for this position are appointed by the AAFP Board of Directors at the recommendation of the AAFP Resident and Student Leadership Screening Committee.It is important to connect with your local AAFP chapter quickly to express your interest. Some chapters have requirements you must meet before you can apply.Required elements of the application include:
- Completed online application form
- Curriculum vitae (CV)
- Letter of support from faculty at your medical school
- Participation form signed by dean of medical school
- Support form completed by your AAFP chapter (state or constituent chapter)
- Completed conflict of interest disclosure
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Eligibility Criteria
Resident Representative Eligibility
- Demonstrated interest and involvement in family medicine interest groups, medical school or state organizations as a student or resident
- Must have residency director's endorsement that time away from residency will be granted to attend meetings
- Must be a member of STFM or willing to join STFM immediately after being elected resident representative
Time commitment away from residency: Moderate to substantial (meetings, communication), approximately 10–15 days (includes weekends) for travel and attendance at meetings
Student Representative Eligibility
- Demonstrated interest and involvement in family medicine interest groups, medical school, or state organizations as a student
- Must be in good academic standing
- Must be an STFM member or willing to join STFM immediately after being elected student representative
Moderate to substantial (meetings, communication)
Meeting Schedule for Resident and Student Representatives
Meeting Schedule for Resident Representative
Meeting Schedule for Student Representative
Meeting Schedule for Resident Representative
September 11–12, 2026, Milwaukee, WI
STFM Graduate Medical Education (GME) Committee Meeting
December 3, 2026, virtual
STFM Board Meeting
December 8, 2026, virtual
AAFP Resident and Student Leadership Orientation
January 2027, virtual
GME Committee Meeting
February 22, 2027, virtual
STFM Board Meeting
April 2027, virtual
GME Committee Meeting
April 30–May 5, 2027, Chicago, IL
STFM Board Meeting/STFM Annual Spring Conference
June 2027, virtual
GME Committee Meeting
July 28–29, 2027, Kansas City, MO
STFM Board Meeting/FUTURE Conference
Meeting Schedule for Student Representative
November 2026, virtual
STFM Medical Student Education (MSE) Committee
December 3, 2026, virtual
STFM Board Meeting
December 8, 2026, virtual
AAFP Resident and Student Leadership Orientation
February 4–7, 2027, Anaheim, CA
STFM MSE Committee Meeting and Conference
February 22, 2027, virtual
STFM Board Meeting
April 30–May 5, 2027, Chicago, IL
STFM Board Meeting/STFM Annual Spring Conference
May 2027, virtual
STFM Medical Student Education (MSE) Committee Meeting (Two hours)
July 2027, virtual
MSE Committee Call (Full Day)
July 28–29, 2027, Kansas City, MO
STFM Board Meeting/FUTURE Conference
