Governance & policy development process

The RFS has representation and direct involvement in all levels of AMA governance and policy formation. This page describes the roles that resident and fellow members assume in the governance of the AMA and the RFS. Furthermore, it describes how resident and fellow members create resolutions for consideration by the RFS Assembly that may eventually become AMA policy. For over 25 years, the RFS, as the largest national organization of resident and fellow physicians, has set policies that have been incorporated into national legislation or have been adopted by regulating bodies. The policymaking process and leadership opportunities of the RFS gives you the power to create change and are some of the most unique and powerful privileges of membership.

Description of Governance Roles

• RFS Governing Council Duties
• Description of AMA-RFS Leadership Opportunities in the AMA (PDF, 52KB)
• Become a leader today!!

Assembly: process and procedures

• Meeting Overview
• Rules of Order
• AMA Election Process
• Election Rules
• Credentialing

Policy creation: reports and resolutions

• Developing Sound Policy
• Writing a Resolution
• Late Resolutions

Current policy and reports

• Official AMA-RFS Policy (PDF, 384KB, requires Adobe® Reader®.)
• Official AMA Policy Finder
• Existing RFS Council & Committee Reports

RFS Internal Operating Procedures (PDF, 111KB)

To make a difference, you have to be heard!!
Become a member of the AMA-RFS today! For additional information, contact your Resident and Fellow Section at (800) 262-3211x4978 or e-mail rfs@ama-assn.org