Make a difference through family medicine

The Assembly elects the Board Rep from nominees. There may be experienced candidates who served in another position, as Vice-Chair, Delegate, or Commission Representative, though this is not a prerequisite. The Board Rep represents the Student Assembly on the PA Academy Board of Directors, and as a member of the PAFP-PAC Board. The Board Rep attends AAFP FUTURE and collaborates with the Delegates in the National Congress of Medical Students business sessions.

The Chair runs Student Assembly meetings and attends the Board of Directors’ meetings and the PAFP-PAC Board, and serves as the Board Rep in their absence. The Chair becomes familiar with resolution writing and attends AAFP FUTURE as a member of the delegation to the National Congress of Medical Students. The Chair leads initiatives related to student engagement, networking and exploring family medicine, including FMIG initiatives. The Chair is a member of the Resident & Student Affairs Committee.

The Delegate and Alternate Delegate voice the concerns of students at the PAFP Annual Meeting, within the Resident & Student Affairs Committee and at the AAFP FUTURE for the National Congress of Medical Student Delegates. They compose resolutions to address those concerns. They assist the Chair in planning the Assembly meeting and serve on the Research Day planning committee.

This committee governs public policy activities of the PAFP, including analysis of pending legislation and regulations affecting family physicians and their patients. Student members contribute to the GPAC meetings and share information with other student members.

RSAC works on development of initiatives & events designed to support student interest in FM and support residents in training in Pennsylvania. Other commission functions: (1) Maintain active liaison with FMIGs in the medical schools in Pennsylvania; (2) Maintain liaison with the family medicine residency programs in Pennsylvania; (3) Maintain liaison with the Pennsylvania Assembly of Family Physicians Student members; (4) Maintain liaison with the Pennsylvania Assembly of Medical Student members.

Provides oversight and directs development of all continuing medical education programs. The Committee meets twice a year in person and via teleconference or other means as needed. Expectations include education program planning with a focus on board review and physician personal and professional wellness, input into learner objectives, peer review of slides to absolve potential conflicts, possible review of other conference development material, teleconferencing, and attendance at meetings.

The Student Board Representative serves on this committee.

Students are represented on the PAFP Board of Directors, in commissions, and as delegates. Contact PAFP if you are interested in serving.

FMIGs are the face of family medicine at medical schools. Run by student volunteers and supported by the PAFP and AAFP, these groups plan events, bring speakers and workshops to campus, and link students to important conferences and scholarship opportunities.

With hundreds of exhibitors and dozens of workshops and open business meetings, the AAFP’s National Conference provides a wonderful opportunity to learn about family medicine. Scholarships are available from AAFP and PAFP to support your participation.

Present your original research and scholarly project at PAFP Research Day, PAFP’s largest in-person gathering of residents and students. Network, learn, inspire and compete for cash prizes and awards!

FMEC brings together family medicine residencies, medical schools, students and residents for an inspiring and energizing conference each fall. Come for the program and stay for the community. Student scholarships are available!