Daron Gersch – AAFP Vice Speaker

Daron Gersch, MD, FAAFP, Seeks Re-Election for AAFP Vice Speaker

Daron Gersch, MD, FAAFP, at the AAFP 2022 Congress of Delegates

Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians (MAFP) Past President Daron Gersch, MD, FAAFP, of Avon, Minnesota, was elected to the role of vice speaker for the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) Congress of Delegates for 2022 and 2023. He is seeking re-election for 2024 at the Congress of Delegates this fall.

Gersch sees the role of vice speaker as ensuring that the will of the majority is enacted while the voice of the minority is heard and helping to shape and inspire the next generation of family doctors.

He has been a practicing rural family physician in Minnesota for more than 25 years and a long-time leader in the Minnesota chapter of the AAFP. Currently, Gersch practices at CentraCare – Long Prairie hospital.
Meet Gersch & Learn Why He’s Running for Vice Speaker for 2024
“Daron is a respectful listener, thoughtful leader and works hard to set the right tone when chairing meetings. His valuable perspective will be a great asset to the AAFP Congress of Delegates. I hope you will join me in supporting Daron Gersch, MD, FAAFP, for vice speaker.”

– Renée Crichlow, MD, FAAFP,
MAFP Past President

Daron Gersch, MD, FAAFP (far left), with Jay-Sheree Allen, MD (center) and Cybill Oragwu, MD (far right) at AAFP FMX 2022
Daron Gersch, MD, FAAFP (pictured bottom right) with MAFP leaders at the 2023 Ten State Conference
Daron Gersch, MD, FAAFP, advocating for family medicine in Washington, DC
Daron Gersch, MD, FAAFP, at CentraCare - Long Prairie hospital
Daron Gersch, MD, FAAFP, with his family: sons Anthony (top) and Nick (lower left), wife Patti and daughter Molly (far right)
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