National Congress of Residents and Students

The National Congress of Family Medicine Residents and the National Congress of Student Members meet during the American Academy of Family Physicians’ annual FUTURE National Conference.

Conference dates: July 30–Aug. 1, 2026

The congresses were established more than 35 years ago to provide residents and students with a voice within the AAFP. Through these forums, members elect national officers and advocate for issues important to the future of family medicine.

Delegates

Each year, the Family Medicine Foundation of Michigan selects two residents and two students to serve as Michigan chapter delegates and alternate delegates. Delegates are selected by the Student & Resident Education Committee based on applications received and are approved by the Foundation’s Board of Trustees.

Delegates poll their peers on key issues prior to National Conference, attend all congress sessions, and participate in elections.

Selected delegates and alternate delegates receive a Family Medicine Foundation of Michigan scholarship to help offset conference-related expenses.

Delegate Eligibility

• Current MAFP resident or student member
• Preference given to applicants with prior involvement in MAFP and/or the Family Medicine Foundation of Michigan
• Ability to attend all sessions of the respective congress, reference committee hearings, and the Michigan Reception
• Submission of a post-conference report to MAFP

Apply by Feb. 1 »