The application deadline for FUTURE delegates has been extended to Monday, June 23, to recruit an alternate student and alternate resident delegate for the National Congress of Student Members (NCSM) and the National Congress of Family Medicine Residents (NCFMR), hosted in conjunction with FUTURE, Thursday-Saturday, July 31 – August 2 in Kansas City, MO.
This is an excellent opportunity for students and residents to begin a leadership pathway at the Ohio Academy of Family Physicians (OAFP) and American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) – no experience required!
A delegate and alternate delegate pair will be selected to represent their respective Ohio medical students or residents during discussions, resolution writing, and elections at the congress sessions. While any student/resident member of the AAFP may participate in congress discussions and resolution writing, only chapter delegates are eligible to vote in elections.
- Receive great hands-on leader training
- Meet current and future AAFP leaders
- Present issues important to your chapter to the AAFP
- Learn about the AAFP and how it addresses issues important to residents and students
- Learn how parliamentary procedure works
- Engage in resolution writing
- Serve on a reference committee (if interested)
- Find out about projects and programs of the American Medical Association and other family medicine organizations of special interest to residents and students
- Debate issues important to education and future practice.
Applicants must submit a completed application, current CV, statement of interest, and signed form verifying good standing in medical school or residency. Delegates will have applicable travel expenses to participate in the congress and FUTURE reimbursed by the OAFP Foundation – this includes conference registration, airfare, mileage, and hotel.
Additional information on the delegate roles and applications for students and residents can be found on the OAFP website. The application deadline for a student alternate delegate and resident alternate delegate has been extended to Monday, June 23. Contact Caitlin Laudeman with any questions.
About FUTURE
Discover all that family medicine has to offer—all in one place. FUTURE is the top destination for family medicine residents and medical students to explore all aspects of family medicine, develop leadership skills, influence AAFP policy, and connect with residency programs. The advanced registration discount ends Thursday, June 19. There are numerous opportunities for participation within FUTURE, including applying for AAFP Student & Resident National Leadership Roles. Visit the AAFP website for additional information; AAFP requests that applications be submitted by Thursday, July 24.