Raekwon Timmons, DO, and Stephanie Soderlund were nominated for American Academy of Family Physicians leadership roles by AAFP President Sarah Nosal, MD, FAAFP, in October.
Dr. Timmons has been appointed to serve on the AAFP Commission on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusiveness in Family Medicine. His appointment will run from December 15, to Monday, December 14, 2026. As a resident member of the commission, he will bring a resident perspective and help influence the direction of the AAFP. Dr. Timmons is a third-year resident at Mercy Health’s Family and Community Medicine Residency at Mercy Health – Anderson Hospital in Cincinnati, OH, and serves as a Resident Trustee on the OAFP Foundation Board of Trustees.
Stephanie has been appointed to serve as an AAFP Family Medicine Interest Group (FMIG) Network Regional Coordinator. Her appointment will run from Thursday, January 1, 2026, to Thursday, December 31, 2026. As an FMIG Regional Coordinator, Stephanie will develop leadership skills and work with other student leaders to guide the national FMIG network. Stephanie is a second-year medical student at the University of Cincinnati where she also serves as an FMIG leader.
Congratulations, Dr. Timmons and Stephanie!
Interested in applying for a national leadership role as a medical student or resident? Learn more about role opportunities, eligibility, and application timelines on the AAFP website.
Such exciting news! Congratulations to you both :)