It’s never been easier for American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) members to participate in the Academy’s policymaking process than it will be this year. That’s because this year’s Congress of Delegates (COD) is being held virtually, meaning you can join your colleagues to discuss key family medicine issues from anywhere. Online registration for this year’s COD is now open; you must be registered to participate. Please register for the meeting no later than Friday, September 25.
Also this year, according to a tentative schedule of activities, the COD’s reference committee hearings will take place over a two-day period before the Congress actually convenes. On Saturday, October 3, the reference committees on Practice Enhancement, Health of the Public and Science, and Education will consider reports from the Academy’s commissions and Board of Directors and discuss resolutions submitted by chapters. The following day, the Advocacy and Organization and Finance reference committees will do likewise.
On Sunday, October 11, you’ll be able to virtually meet the candidates for AAFP office (you’ll have more opportunities to hear from them the following day) and participate in a Town Hall where Academy leaders will offer updates on the organization, its advocacy activities, and other topics.
Chapter and constituency delegates will vote on resolutions and conduct other business starting Monday, October 12, and continuing the next day, when they will elect AAFP officers and members of the Board of Directors.
- Please email feedback on resolutions to the OAFP delegation to AAFP COD prior to Saturday, September 19, at 10 a.m. EST.
- Please email feedback on Reference Committee Reports prior to Sunday, October 11, at 1 p.m. EST.
- Please email feedback on Candidates prior to Monday, October 12, at 4 p.m. EST.