Resident & Fellow Section (RFS) leadership opportunities

Take on a leadership role in the RFS and make an impact on issues facing residents and fellows, patients and the medical profession. Information on applying for an open position with RFS will be posted as it becomes available. 

RFS sectional delegates

Sectional delegates are voting members elected by the RFS Assembly to represent the interests of resident and fellow physicians in the House of Delegates. The delegates and alternate delegates are credentialed representatives who must be AMA members. They represent various constituencies, such as state and specialty medical societies. Each delegate and alternate delegate must receive written endorsement from a society or organization currently seated in the House of Delegates. All elected delegates and alternate delegates will serve a one-year term.

The primary responsibilities of sectional delegates/alternates are:

• Fully attend the 2026 Annual Meeting in Chicago, Illinois on June 5–10 and the 2026 Interim meeting in Orlando, Florida on Nov. 6-10.
• Assist in the policy review process, which takes place in the month leading up to the meetings, by reviewing resolutions and attending virtual team meetings.
• Attend all RFS caucus meetings, both virtual and in-person, to assist our caucus in developing stances on resolutions.
• Attend and participate in state and specialty society review processes as a way strategize and advocate on behalf of RFS priorities.

The deadline to apply for the sectional delegate and sectional alternate delegate position has passed. However, during the opening of RFS business on Friday, Nov. 14, the floor will be open for nominations per section V. of the RFS IOPs. Candidates may self-nominate or be nominated by another member of the RFS. Anyone who chooses to run from the floor will be required to submit an application with an endorsement by Monday, Dec. 15. Please note, since the application deadline has passed, candidates who participate in floor nominations will not be reflected on the RFS election page.

Apply now.

Sectional delegate endorsement form (DOCX)

RFS standing committees

Standing committees are appointed by the Resident & Fellow Section Governing Council and assist them in furthering the mission of the section. The committees seek to increase resident and fellow involvement with the section, promote RFS position statements, and carry out projects specific to their area of expertise. 

We invite all interested interns, residents, and fellows to apply. This is a unique leadership opportunity for both newer and more seasoned members to advance their careers and potentially move into an RFS Governing Council or councilor position. 

We highly value diversity in training year, specialty, geographic location, and personal background. We strongly encourage folks to apply identifying with historically marginalized groups. The time commitment is flexible, typically requiring an additional hour per month on average. No prior committee experience is necessary

We are seeking members for various committees including:  

• Committee on Business and Economics
• Committee on Legislation and Advocacy
• Committee on Long-Range Planning
• Committee on Medical Education
• Committee on Public Health
• Committee on Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion 

Committee descriptions are found in the application. 

Fill out a standing committee application. 

Council on Ethics & Judicial Affairs resident member

The Council on Ethical and Judicial Affairs (CEJA) has two primary responsibilities. Through its policy development function, it maintains and updates the AMA Code of Medical Ethics. In its judicial function, it promotes adherence to the code’s professional ethical standards. 

The application will be posted once available.

Council on Legislation resident member

The Council on Legislation (COL) reviews proposed federal legislation and recommends appropriate action in accordance with AMA policy. It recommends changes in existing AMA policy when necessary to accomplish effective legislative goals and also develops and recommends models for state legislation to the Board of Trustees. COL also serves as a reference council through which all legislative issues of the AMA are channeled prior to final consideration by the Board of Trustees. 

The term is one year beginning in June 2026.

The application will be posted once available.

Council on Long Range Planning & Development resident member

The Council on Long Range Planning & Development (CLRPD) studies long-term strategic issues related to the AMA’s vision, goals and priorities and advises the Board of Trustees on strategies to reach the AMA's long-range objectives. It identifies and evaluates ways to enhance the AMA's policy development process and evaluates and makes recommendations to the House of Delegates on the formation or change of any AMA member group or section. 

The application will be posted once available.

AMA Foundation

The one-year term of service (with second-year option) will begin upon the adjournment of the 2026 Annual Meeting in June. Nominations will be considered by the AMA Foundation Board of Directors and the AMA Board of Trustees at their April 2026 meetings, respectively. See Appendix A in the nomination form for additional information about AMA Foundation board responsibilities and committee descriptions. 

The application will be posted once available.

ACGME Board of Directors resident seat 

The ACGME Board of Directors consists of individuals with a combination of backgrounds and skills necessary to provide board oversight of the operations of the ACGME. The work of the ACGME affects residents, residency programs and sponsoring institutions as well as the health care population of the United States. The ACGME seeks to populate its board with a resident member who has the necessary background and skills as well as the perspectives of those affected by the work of the ACGME.  

The ACGME Governance Committee is requesting nominees with IT/AI, legal, business, finance and/or public policy experience. Geographically, they are ideally seeking individuals from the western U.S. (outside California), north central and central areas of the U.S., with a particular interest in individuals with experience in rural settings. By specialty, hospital-based physicians and surgeons are particularly needed. The resident board member will serve a two-year term. 

The ACGME requests a five-word biography in addition to the required application. Applications are due Feb. 23, 2026. 

The application will be posted once available.

IMGS Governing Council resident seat

Members of the International Medical Graduates (IMGS) Governing Council are responsible for leading the IMG section in ensuring equity in licensure and credentialing. 

The application will be posted once available.

WPS Governing Council resident seat

Members of the Women Physicians Section (WPS) Governing Council are responsible for directing the programs and activities of the section and give voice to and advocate for issues that impact women physicians, residents/fellows and medical students. 

The application will be posted once available.