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 Governing Council
The AMA Resident and Fellow Section (RFS) Governing Council is responsible for developing, administering and implementing RFS activities, programs, goals and objectives. The governing council consists of eight members, elected by the RFS Assembly. Members serve a one-year term, except for the chair-elect who will serve a two-year term.
Chair-elect
The chair-elect serves as a non-voting member for six months. Following the annual meeting in June 2027, the chair-elect will assume the role of chair for one year; and after the one-year term as chair, the member will serve as the immediate past chair for six months.
Chair primary responsibilities:
- Exercise authority as the primary officer.
- Represent the section both within the AMA and in relationships with external stakeholder organizations, or designate another governing council member to do so.
- Collaborate to develop and implement the strategic annual plan.
- Preside at all meetings of the governing council.
- Lead business meetings if the speaker and vice speaker positions are vacant.
Apply now. The deadline is Sept. 30, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Central.
- 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.
Sectional delegates/alternates primary responsibilities:
- Fully attend the 2027 Annual Meeting in Chicago, Illinois, June 11-16, and the 2027 Interim Meeting in Chula Vista, California, Nov. 12-16.
- 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.
Apply now. The deadline is Sept. 30, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Central.
- Temporary sectional alternate delegate
The RFS is currently filling sectional alternate delegate vacancies. These vacancies are filled by a temporary appointment of RFS members who will be present at the 2026 Interim Meeting, Nov. 6-10, in Orlando, Florida, at the discretion of the RFS delegate and alternate delegate.
Submit the application (DOCX, members only) along with the endorsement form (DOCX, members only). Applications and endorsement forms are due Oct. 26, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Central. Submit applications to: [email protected].
- Convention committees
The RFS Governing Council is currently seeking volunteers for convention committees to support the activities of the 2026 RFS Interim Meeting.
- Credentialing Committee: Responsible for consideration of all matters relating to the registration and certification of delegates including credentialing delegates for the business meeting and verifying a quorum is present. Volunteers must be present at the 2026 RFS Interim Meeting on Friday, Nov. 6, between 6:30-7:30 a.m. Apply now. The deadline to apply is Sept. 30, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Central.
- Logistics Committee: Responsible for making the business of the business meeting accessible to RFS members and is primarily responsible for the projection of the RefCom Report, Rules Committee Report and the meeting slide deck. Volunteers must be present at the 2026 RFS Interim Meeting on Friday, Nov. 6. Apply now. The deadline to apply is Sept. 30, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Central.
- Rules Committee: Review late and emergency resolutions and make recommendations to the business meeting on whether to consider them as business; be familiar with the rules of order such that they can assist attendees throughout the business meeting, assist RFS staff in the voting process and counting hand votes during the business meeting as requested by the RFS speakers; provide prompt review of any alleged campaign infractions or election appeals with recommendations to the RFS Governing Council for action. Volunteers must be present at the 2026 RFS Interim Meeting on Friday, Nov. 6, and may be required to meet virtually in advance of the meeting, if necessary, review any late/emergency resolution(s) and draft the Rules Committee Report. Apply now. The deadline to apply is Sept. 30, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Central.
- Reference Committee: Review all items of business referred to it (RFS resolutions and reports) and make recommendations to the business meeting through the preparation of the RFS Reference Committee Report. The Reference Committee will conduct its work virtually in advance of the meeting and should plan to attend two−three executive session calls (two hours/session) and collaborate on report writing and review from Oct. 12−23, 2026. Apply now. The deadline to apply is Sept. 21, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Central.
- RFS Board of Trustees representative
The Board of Trustees guides the activities of the AMA and ensures that the AMA remains focused on its mission to promote the art and science of medicine and the betterment of public health. The board is composed of 21 members, including a resident or fellow member endorsed by the RFS at the interim meeting. The term for the resident or fellow member is two years, beginning June 2027.
The RFS Assembly will endorse one candidate for the resident seat. The election will be held at the House of Delegates (HOD) in June 2027. Any and all candidates may wish to continue their candidacy at the HOD regardless of whether they receive this endorsement.
Apply now. The deadline to apply is Sept. 30, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Pacific.
- RFS council representatives
Council on Constitution & Bylaws—Resident member (endorsement only)
The Council on Constitution & Bylaws (CCB) recommends changes in the constitution and bylaws as directed by the AMA House of Delegates (HOD) and advises the AMA Board of Trustees in reviewing the rules, regulations and procedures of AMA sections. Members are elected by the House of Delegates at the annual meeting. The term for the resident or fellow member is two years, beginning June 2027.
The RFS Assembly will endorse one candidate for the resident seat. The election will be held at the House of Delegates (HOD) in June 2027. Any and all candidates may wish to continue their candidacy at the HOD regardless of whether they receive this endorsement
Apply now. The deadline to apply is Sept. 30, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Pacific.
Council on Medical Education—Resident member (endorsement only)
The Council on Medical Education studies and evaluates all aspects of the medical education continuum and recommends policies for medical and allied health education. The council also recommends the means by which the AMA provides information, leadership and direction to the existing inter-organizational bodies dealing with medical and allied health education. These recommendations are submitted to the House of Delegates via reports at the AMA Annual and Interim Meetings. Members are elected by the House of Delegates at the annual meeting. The term for the resident or fellow member is two years, beginning June 2027.
The RFS Assembly will endorse one candidate for the resident seat. The election will be held at the House of Delegates (HOD) in June 2027. Any and all candidates may wish to continue their candidacy at the HOD regardless of whether they receive this endorsement
Apply now. The deadline to apply is Sept. 30, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Pacific.
Council on Medical Service—Resident member (endorsement only)
The Council on Medical Service (CMS) studies socioeconomic aspects that influence the practice of medicine. The council recommends relevant policy changes to improve healthcare delivery in a changing socioeconomic environment; investigates social and economic factors influencing the practice of medicine; and confers with state associations, component societies and national medical specialty societies regarding changing conditions and anticipated proposals that would affect medical care. Members are elected by the House of Delegates at the annual meeting. The term for the resident or fellow member is two years, beginning June 2027.
The RFS Assembly will endorse one candidate for the resident seat. The election will be held at the House of Delegates (HOD) in June 2027. Any and all candidates may wish to continue their candidacy at the HOD regardless of whether they receive this endorsement.
Apply now. The deadline to apply is Sept. 30, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Pacific.
