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 standing committees
Standing committees are appointed by the Resident & Fellow Section Governing Council and assist them in furthering the mission of the section. The committees seek to increase resident and fellow involvement with the section, promote RFS position statements, and carry out projects specific to their area of expertise. We invite all interested interns, residents, and fellows to apply.
This is a unique leadership opportunity for both newer and more seasoned members to advance their careers and potentially move into an RFS Governing Council or councilor position. We highly value diversity in training year, specialty, geographic location, and personal background. We strongly encourage members to apply identifying with historically marginalized groups. The time commitment is flexible, typically requiring an additional hour per month on average. No prior committee experience is necessary.
We are seeking members for various committees: Committee on Business and Economics, Committee on Legislation and Advocacy, Committee on Long-Range Planning, Committee on Medical Education, Committee on Public Health and the Committee on Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion. Committee descriptions are found in the application.
Applications are due Dec. 16, 2024.
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
The application and the endorsement are due on Jan. 11, 2025.
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.
