Whether you are new to the Resident and Fellow Section (RFS) or a seasoned member, you have the power to shape AMA policy and action on critical trainee issues in medicine.
Resolutions adopted by the AMA House of Delegates become AMA policy. This helps direct the advocacy of the organization when interfacing with federal and state governments and other entities. The RFS may write, adopt and send resolutions to the AMA House of Delegates, giving RFS a voice in the AMA.
View the AMA module “How AMA Policy is Made.”
What is a resolution?
What is a resolution?
A resolution is a proposal that asks the RFS or AMA to take a position and/or an action. A resolution consists of at least one directive to take action or a new/amended position statement accompanied by supporting statements or facts.
A resolution should:
- Identify a problem
- Provide a logical argument for why physicians should care about the problem
- Propose a solution
Submit a resolution
Submit a resolution
Before submitting a resolution, members should ask themselves:
- Does the proposal deal with resident or fellow issues?
- Is the proposed matter feasible? (Can it be done?)
- Is it advisable? (Should it be done?)
- Is it efficient? (What is the cost-benefit ratio?)
- Has a similar report or resolution been presented and rejected? If so, why?
- Is it consistent with current AMA policy?
2024 Interim Meeting resolution deadlines
2024 Interim Meeting resolution deadlines
- Sept. 9, 2024: Resolution deadline
- Sept. 30, 2024: Virtual Reference Committee opens
- Week of Oct. 7, 2024: “Live” Zoom testimony session
- Oct. 11, 2024: Virtual Reference Committee closes
- Nov. 4, 2024: RFS Reference Committee report released
- Nov. 8, 2024: RFS Interim Meeting in Orlando
Resolution documents & guidelines
Resolution documents & guidelines
The resolution template contains a sample and instructions for resolution submissions. Submit the completed resolution to [email protected]. RFS staff will send a confirmation email upon receipt of the submission.
Reminders for submitting a resolution
Reminders for submitting a resolution
- RFS staff will not format or edit resolution submissions.
- Resolutions that do not adhere to the template will be returned to the author for editing.
- Submit resolutions as soon as possible to allow time for review of proper formatting prior to the deadline.
Policymaking resources
Policymaking resources
The RFS policy process is directed by the RFS delegates and supported by AMA staff. Please contact us with any questions.
