Take on a leadership role in the RFS and make an impact on issues facing residents and fellows, patients and the medical profession. Information on applying for an open position with RFS will be posted as it becomes available.
The RFS will have various open positions in 2025.
RFS alternate sectional delegates
Alternate sectional delegates are voting members representing the interests of residents and fellows in the House of Delegates. The alternate delegates are credentialed representatives who must be AMA members. They represent various constituencies, such as state and specialty medical societies. Each alternate delegate must receive written endorsement from a society or organization currently seated in the House of Delegates. The term is one year.
The primary responsibilities of sectional alternates are:
- Fully attend the 2025 Annual Meeting in Chicago, Illinois June 6–11 and the 2025 Interim Meeting in National Harbor, Maryland Nov. 14–18.
- Assist in the policy review process, which takes place in the month leading up to the meetings, by reviewing resolutions and attending virtual team meetings
- Attend all RFS caucus meetings, both virtual and in-person, to assist our caucus in developing stances on resolutions
- Attend and participate in state and specialty society review processes as a way strategize and advocate on behalf of RFS priorities
Applications are currently accepted on a rolling basis.
Alternate sectional delegate application (DOCX)
Endorsement form (DOCX)
AMA Foundation Board of Directors—Resident seat
The one-year term of service (with second-year option) will begin upon the adjournment of the 2025 Annual Meeting in June. Nominations will be considered by the AMAF Board of Directors and the AMA Board of Trustees at their May 2025 meetings, respectively. See Appendix A in the nomination form for additional information about AMAF Board responsibilities and committee descriptions.
Application are due Feb. 24, 2025.
AMA Foundation Board of Directors Resident seat application (DOC)
Council on Legislation—Resident seat
The Council on Legislation (COL) reviews proposed federal legislation and recommends appropriate action in accordance with AMA policy. It recommends changes in existing AMA policy when necessary to accomplish effective legislative goals, and also develops and recommends models for state legislation to the Board of Trustees. COL also serves as a reference council through which all legislative issues of the AMA are channeled prior to final consideration by the Board of Trustees. The term is one year beginning in June 2025.
Applications due Feb. 24, 2025.
