Residents and medical students participating in national congress activities The National Congress of Family Medicine Residents and National Congress of Student Members meet during the American Academy of Family Physicians' annual FUTURE National Conference. These congresses provide residents and medical students with opportunities to represent their peers, advocate for issues important to family medicine, and participate in national leadership.

2027 Conference Dates: July 30–Aug. 1, 2027

Established more than 35 years ago, the congresses give residents and students a voice within AAFP. Participants elect national officers, consider resolutions, and help shape the future of family medicine.

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Supporting the Future of Family Medicine

Since 2013, the Family Medicine Foundation of Michigan has supported medical student delegates representing Michigan at AAFP's National Congress of Student Members. These leadership opportunities allow students to engage in national discussions, advocate for their peers, and gain valuable experience in organized medicine.

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Medical Student Delegates Supported

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Entered Family Medicine Residency

Figures reflect medical student delegates supported since 2013 and their subsequent residency specialty selections.

Student & Resident Delegate Opportunities

Each year, the Family Medicine Foundation of Michigan selects one medical student delegate and one alternate delegate, along with one resident delegate and one alternate delegate, to represent Michigan at their respective national congresses.

Delegates and alternates are selected by the FMFM Student & Resident Education Committee based on applications received, with final approval by the Foundation's Board of Trustees.

Selected delegates and alternates receive financial support from the Family Medicine Foundation of Michigan to help offset conference-related expenses.

Delegate Responsibilities

Selected delegates and alternates are expected to:

  • Gather input from fellow medical students or residents on issues important to family medicine.
  • Attend all required congress sessions and reference committee hearings.
  • Participate in congress discussions, advocacy activities, and elections, as permitted by their role.
  • Attend the Michigan Reception during FUTURE.
  • Submit a post-conference report to MAFP.

Delegate Eligibility

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

  • Be a current MAFP resident or student member.
  • Be available to attend all sessions of the respective congress, reference committee hearings, and the Michigan Reception.
  • Submit a post-conference report to MAFP following the conference.

Preference is given to applicants with previous involvement in MAFP and/or the Family Medicine Foundation of Michigan.

Apply to Represent Michigan at FUTURE 2027

Applications for the 2027 medical student and resident delegate and alternate delegate positions will open in December 2026.

Application Deadline: February 1, 2027

Application links and additional instructions will be posted when available.