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WAFP Board of DirectorsDeadline: February 18, 2011WAFP Resident Trustee
Term: May 2011 – May 2012; 1 year as Resident TrusteeResident Trustee Position Responsibilities: Serve as the resident representative to the WAFP Board of Directors to report on activities from the Resident and Student Subcommittee and WWAMI Residency Network (if needed) and provide a resident perspective to board. Attend meetings of the WAFP Board of Directors and serve on committees as indicated, representing resident interests. Coordinate, prepare agendas and lead minimum of two meetings of the WAFP Resident and Student Subcommittee per year, held either by conference call or at the WAFP Cluster meetings. This is done in partnership with the WAFP Student Trustee Contribute quarterly to the Washington Family Physician journal. Maintain contact with Chief Residents at Washington residency programs and continue relations with the AAFP Resident leadership. Help coordinate budget spending and reimbursement from funding resources. Coordinate with the Student Trustee to plan the annual WAFP Resident/Student Retreat, which takes place each winter/spring. Attend the WAFP Annual Meeting, and organize resident delegation to the WAFP House of Delegates and National Congress of Family Medicine Residents & Students (NCFMRS). Announce and hold elections for Resident Trustee and serve as a resource for your successor.
Term: May 2011 – May 2012; 1 year as Resident TrusteeResident Trustee Position Responsibilities:
WAFP Resident Alternate Trustee
Term:2011-2013; 1 year as Resident Alternate Trustee; 1 year as Resident TrusteeAlternate Trustee Position Responsibilities: Attend meetings of the WAFP Board of Directors and serve on committees as indicated, representing resident interests. Assist the Resident Trustee in any way he/she can with duties listed above. The Resident Alternate Trustee should plan to be available to be the Resident Trustee the following year. Selection Process for both Trustee positions: Candidate must have participated in one WAFP activity prior to being elected (acceptable activities include participation in a meeting in-person or by conference call of the Resident and Student Subcommittee or any other WAFP Committee, or participation as a Delegate/Alternate Delegate to WAFP House of Delegates). Self-nominations accepted. Candidates must submit materials for a candidate packet by February 18, 2011 including: a) CV (two-page maximum); b) One-page letter of interest; c) Letter of support from the residency program director(s); d) Residency Program Recommendation form Elections for WAFP Resident Alternate Trustee will be held will be held two months before the WAFP Annual Meeting by electronic voting. The results of this election will then be sent forward to the WAFP House of Delegates for formal approval.
Term:2011-2013; 1 year as Resident Alternate Trustee; 1 year as Resident TrusteeAlternate Trustee Position Responsibilities:
Selection Process for both Trustee positions:
WAFP Foundation BoardDeadline: February 18, 2011WAFP Foundation Resident Trustee
Term: May 2011 – May 2013; Two year term commencing in even-numbered years. Expectations: Serve as a voting of the WAFP Foundation Board of Directors and provide a resident perspective to this group. Attend all Foundation Board meetings Maintain contact with Washington's Family Medicine Residency Programs Solicit feedback from residents on Foundation projects as desired by the WAFP Foundation Board Provide the WAFP Foundation Board with updates on resident activities within their residency programs and the WAFP Resident and Student Subcommittee Update the WAFP Resident and Student Subcommittee on WAFP Foundation projects of interest to residents Educate residents on the concept of a foundation and specifically on the WAFP Foundation’s mission, goals, activities and effect on residents Selection Process: Candidate must have the following experience: Participation in family medicine-based, leadership development activities Community Involvement in some form Applicant must be a WAFP member and sign eligibility statement Self-nominations accepted Candidates must submit materials for a candidate packet by February 18, 2011 including: a) CV (two-page maximum); b) One-page letter of interest; c) Letter of support from the residency program director(s); d) Residency Program Recommendation form.
Term: May 2011 – May 2013; Two year term commencing in even-numbered years.
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WAFP House of DelegatesDeadline: February 18, 2011Resident Delegate (6 – 8 available)Resident Alternate Delegate (6 - 8 available)Download Delegate Application
Expectations: Attend one-day legislative session of WAFP on Thursday, May 12, 2011 Submit resolutions for consideration by the House (optional) by February 25, 2011 Read introductory material provided in delegates’ handbook Selection Process: Fill out a Delegate application Complete Residency Program Recommendation form. Slots are filled in order of forms received. However, preference is to have one resident delegate from each residency program
National Conference of Family Medicine Residents and Students (NCFMRS)Deadline: May 1, 2011WA Chapter Resident DelegateWA Chapter Resident Alternate DelegateDownload Delegate Application
Term: One year as Chapter Alternate Delegate and one year as Chapter Delegate. For Alternate Delegate, this is one year of orientation. For Chapter Delegate this one year term includes specific duties related to the Resident Congress during the AAFP National Conference. Requirements: Must have participated in one WAFP activity prior to being elected. Must submit a report regarding the conference and must submit an expense report from the meeting within 30 days to be reimbursed by WAFP. Expectations: Position Responsibilities include attending all business sessions with the Chapter Delegate and assist the Chapter Delegate in any way he/she can. The Alternate Delegate should plan to be available to be the Chapter Delegate at the AAFP National Conference the following year. Selection Process: Candidates must submit materials for a candidate packet by May 1, 2011 including: a) WAFP National Conference Delegate Application form; b) One-page letter of interest; c) CV (two-page maximum); d) Residency Program Recommendation form National Conference Chapter Delegate and Alternate Chapter Delegate will be selected by electronic election in mid May
Term: One year as Chapter Alternate Delegate and one year as Chapter Delegate. For Alternate Delegate, this is one year of orientation. For Chapter Delegate this one year term includes specific duties related to the Resident Congress during the AAFP National Conference.
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National Conference of Special Constituencies (NCSC) Deadline: February 11Dates of Conference: May 5 – 7, 2011 Open to 3rd –year ResidentsDownload NCSC Scholarship Application
Representatives from the five special constituencies (New Physicians, Women, Minority, GLBT, and International Medical Graduates) meet during this conference to discuss matters important to the individual constituencies and introduce, discuss and vote on resolutions that will be taken to the AAFP Congress of Delegates. 3rd- year Residents are encouraged to attend. WAFP provides up to 3 scholarship stipends to interested residents to attend the NCSC conference in Kansas City. Selection Process: Fill out a NCSC Scholarship application and complete Residency Program Recommendation form.
Representatives from the five special constituencies (New Physicians, Women, Minority, GLBT, and International Medical Graduates) meet during this conference to discuss matters important to the individual constituencies and introduce, discuss and vote on resolutions that will be taken to the AAFP Congress of Delegates. 3rd- year Residents are encouraged to attend. WAFP provides up to 3 scholarship stipends to interested residents to attend the NCSC conference in Kansas City.
Selection Process: Fill out a NCSC Scholarship application and complete Residency Program Recommendation form.
To be considered a candidate for a candidate for WAFP leadership positions, or for WAFP Foundation scholarships, stipends or grants, the resident must be a member in good standing with the WAFP and AAFP, must be duly licensed to practice medicine in the State of Washington, and in good standing with their residency program. All candidates must sign a statement attesting their eligibility, and appointment to position is dependent upon verification of information.
WAFP Committees for ResidentsYour WAFP leadership is always interested in expanding resident participation in its committees. As a member-driven organization, the WAFP engages on issues of significance to family physicians. The concerns and challenges you face help us to identify priorities and drive the agendas the Academy develops to represent you – in Washington and nationally.
Meetings are open to any member with an interest in the subject. Resident participation and representation is welcome and requested on all committees. If you have an interest in being a Resident representative to a committee or commission please contact your Resident Trustee or Jessica Solberg, the Student & Resident Liaison at the WAFP office: Jessica@wafp.net or 425-747-3100.
Do They Need My Feedback?Absolutely! You are the future of Family Medicine and the WAFP relies on resident input to help structure a number of ongoing programs, including the Student/Resident Track at the Annual Scientific Assembly, legislative and public health issues, and on the finance committee, just to name a few.
What Kind of Time Commitment is Involved?Meetings: face-to-face meetings held twice each year on the second Saturday of February and September. Other meetings held by conference call or email.