2026 RFS Interim Meeting agenda & resources

Nov. 6 | Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort, Orlando, Florida

Information about the 2026 RFS Interim Meeting will be provided as it becomes available. For information about the House of Delegates meeting visit the Interim Meeting of the HOD page. 

Credentialing

Only credentialed delegates will be permitted to vote on policy matters and in elections. Credential through your state or specialty society by Oct. 17. Questions? Email [email protected].

Meeting agenda

RFS agenda (PDF)

Meeting documents

• RFS Reference Committee Report (PDF)
• 2026 RFS Interim Meeting Rules Committee Report (PDF)
• 2026 RFS Interim Meeting Rules Committee Report, Part 2 (PDF)
• 2026 RFS Interim Meeting late resolutions author statements (PDF)
• RFS Emergency Resolution 1: Sunsetting RFS Policy Disadvantaging Part-Time and Locum Physicians (PDF)
• RFS Emergency Resolution 2: Timely Updates to our Internal Operating Procedures (PDF)
• RFS Report A: Sunset Mechanism (2016-2017) (PDF)
• RFS Report B: Trialing a Co-Sponsorship Mechanism for the Resident and Fellow Section (PDF)
• RFS Late Resolution 1: Protecting the Integrity of Public Participation in Federal Health Policymaking (PDF)
• RFS Late Resolution 2: Opposition to EPA Rules Delaying and Rescinding Federal PFAS Drinking Water Standards (PDF)
• RFS Resolution 1: Tax Wealth Fund Health (PDF)
• RFS Resolution 2: Modernizing AMA Policy on Organizational Funding and Provision of Alcohol at Official Meetings and Events (PDF)
• RFS Resolution 3: Timely Processing of DACA Renewal Applications (PDF)
• RFS Resolution 4: Amendment to Policy D-310.977, “National Resident Matching Program Reform” — Applicant Fee Assistance and Match Fairness (PDF)
• RFS Resolution 5: Standards for Physician Communication of Executive Health Evaluations (PDF)
• RFS Resolution 6: Protecting Evidence-Based Family Planning Services in Title X-Funded Programs (PDF)
• RFS Resolution 7: Use of Artificial Intelligence in Medical Education and Scholarly Activity – Ethical Considerations for Trainees (PDF)
• RFS Resolution 8: Improving Equity and Affordability in Away Rotations (PDF)
• RFS Resolution 9: Ensuring Continuous, Universal Health Coverage for Children and Young Adults (PDF)
• RFS Resolution 10: Support for a Tax on Artificial Intelligence (PDF)
• RFS Resolution 11: Health Privacy, Research, and Stigmatized Conditions like Autism (PDF)
• RFS Resolution 12: Ensuring the Appropriate Placement of Children After Parental Deportation (PDF)

Resolution submission

Contribute to RFS policymaking efforts by submitting a resolution for consideration at the 2026 RFS Interim Meeting.  

Visit our policymaking page to learn more about writing a resolution and to access the resolution template, instructions, and the entire policymaking timeline. 

New to the policy-making process? Access our education module, How AMA Policy is Made and learn how APS members influence the AMA’s policymaking efforts.

Policymaking dates and deadlines

• Aug. 31: Draft RFS resolutions due at 11:59 p.m. Central
• Sept. 14: Feedback due to resolution authors
• Sept. 21: Final RFS resolutions due at 11:59 p.m. Central
• Sept. 28: Virtual Reference Committee (VRC) opens
• Week of Oct. 5: Live Zoom testimony session
• Oct. 9: Virtual Reference Committee closes
• Nov. 2: RFS Reference Committee report released

Online member forum

Visit the RFS online member forum to review and comment on policy proposals that will be discussed at the meeting. The forum will be open Sept. 28 through Oct. 9. The deadline to submit comments for consideration by the RFS reference committee is October 9.

Live Zoom testimony session

Week of Oct. 5. Date/Time and link will be posted once available.

Governing council elections

Programs and activities of the RFS are directed by a seven-member governing council elected annually by members of the section. This position is up for election at the 2026 Interim Meeting: 

• Chair-elect

Visit the RFS elections page to learn more about the candidates. 

Review the Speakers' Ruling (PDF) for important information about campaign rules and processes.

2027 sectional delegates/alternate sectional delegates elections

Sectional delegates represent the interests of resident and fellow physicians in the House of Delegates. The term for a sectional/alternate delegate is one year. Attendance at the House of Delegates Annual Meeting (June 11- 16, 2027, in Chicago, Illinois) and the House of Delegates Interim meeting (Nov. 12 – 15, 2027, in Chula Vista, California) is required.  

Learn more about the available opportunities

Resident seat endorsement for AMA Board of Trustees and council positions

The RFS Assembly will endorse one candidate for each of these resident positions during the 2026 Interim Meeting: 
•    Board of Trustees—Resident member
•    Council on Constitution and Bylaws—Resident member
•    Council on Medical Education—Resident member
•    Council on Medical Service—Resident member

Any and all candidates may wish to continue their candidacy at the HOD meeting, regardless of whether they receive this endorsement from the RFS assembly. 

Learn more about the available opportunities. 

Interim Meeting leadership opportunities 

RFS is seeking volunteers for leadership positions with various committees including: 
•    Reference Committee 
•    Rules Committee 
•    Logistics Committee 
•    Credentials Committee

If interested in volunteering for a convention committee, please email [email protected].

Education sessions

Information on education sessions will be posted once available. Visit the sessions page for more information.

AMA meeting app

Find instructions on downloading and accessing the app for the 2026 Interim Meeting.