Become a leader

The AMA-RFS offers over 20 leadership opportunities for resident and fellow physicians.
You must be an AMA member to apply for these leadership opportunities. Please review the description (PDF, 52KB) of the position you are interested in to determine if you qualify for the position before you apply. We also encourage you to discuss the opportunity with your program director before you apply. To assist you in making your decision, members of the RFS Governing Council and/or the current resident representative are available to answer your questions regarding the duties and time commitments of the position.

Description of AMA-RFS Leadership Opportunities in the AMA (PDF, 52KB)

AMA-RFS Convention Committees
Deadline: May 9, 2008

Convention Committees give residents and fellows an opportunity to be actively involved at the Annual Meeting. We are currently accepting applications for the following committees:

• Reference
• Credentials
• Rules
• Logistics
• Hospitality

Read a description of the committees.  Apply online today.

Surgical Caucus Executive Committee application (Word, 75KB)

The Surgical Caucus discusses issues and AMA House of Delegates resolutions relevant to the surgical field. The resident member participates in the surgical caucuses at the AMA Annual and Interim meetings and serves as a member of the Surgical Caucus Executive Committee. This is a one-year position appointed by the AMA-RFS Governing Council.

AMA-RFS Governing Council
Deadline: May 15, 2008

AMA-RFS Governing Council application  (Word,  70KB)

The AMA-RFS will be electing the following Governing Council positions at its Annual Assembly Meeting June 12-14 in Chicago, IL:

• Vice Chair
• Speaker
• Vice Speaker
• Delegate
• Alternate Delegate
• Membership and Outreach Officer

The Governing Council directs the programs and activities of the section and holds meetings four times a year, in March, June, August and November. Conferencce calls are also held throughout the year as needed.  Applications must be received by the deadline to be included in the Assembly Handbook. More information is available about the  AMA-RFS Governing Council Duties.

Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)
Deadline: June 2

ACGME application (Word, 78KB)

The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education is composed of the AMA, American Hospital Association, Association of American Medical Colleges, Council of Medical Specialty Societies, American Board of Medical Specialties, a resident physician and a representative from the government and two members from the public. This organization accredits more than 6,000 residency programs throughout the United States. The Council meets three times per year and establishes general performance parameters for programs, as well as approving specific accreditation recommendations of the residency review committees. This is a two-year position and is appointed by the Governing Council.