The Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians (MAFP) provides funding and leadership opportunities for family medicine residents and medical students in Minnesota.
All MAFP medical student and resident members are invited to apply.
Grants and Funding Opportunities
MAFP Foundation grants
- Innovation grants for medical students and family medicine residents
- David Mersy, MD, Summer Externship for medical students
- Research grants for family medicine residents
Financial support to attend AAFP events
- Family Medicine Advocacy Summit (FMAS)
- FUTURE
Leadership Opportunities
Serve on the MAFP Board of Directors
The MAFP Board of Directors is an elected group of members (along with executive staff) who govern the Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians (MAFP). We are a member-led, member-run organization, working to promote family medicine and support Minnesota family physicians. See who’s serving on our current board of directors.
Positions open annually:
- Resident Director (1 opening)
- Alternate Resident Director (1 opening)
- Student Director (1 opening)
- Alternate Student Director (2 openings)
Deadline to apply for the 2024-2025 term: March 20, 2024
Terms and Responsibilities
- Length of service: One year (July 1 – June 30)
- Board responsibilities: Directors are voting members of the MAFP Board of Directors and expected to attend six meetings (January, March, May, July, September and November). Alternates may represent their directors at board meetings when requested.
- Academic Affairs Committee responsibilities: Directors and alternates serve on the MAFP Academic Affairs Committee and are expected to attend meetings.
- AAFP National Conference: Directors and alternates represent Minnesota at the AAFP National Conference of Family Medicine Residents and Medical Students. The MAFP covers travel expenses and registration for the AAFP National Conference.
Eligibility
Candidates for Resident and Alternate Resident Director MUST meet the following criteria:
- Be an MAFP resident member.
- Be enrolled in a Minnesota family medicine residency on July 1.
Candidates for Student and Alternate Student Director MUST meet the following criteria:
- Be an MAFP student member.
- Be enrolled in a Minnesota medical school on July 1.
Elections
Open positions are elected by electronic ballot in the weeks preceding the MAFP House of Delegates meeting:
- Resident Director and Alternate Resident Director are elected by ballots cast by resident members.
- Student Director and Alternate Student Directors are elected by ballots cast by student members attending Minnesota medical schools.
Questions about serving on the MAFP Board of Directors? Want to connect with current MAFP resident and student leaders? Contact us.
Family Medicine Interest Groups (FMIGS)
Family Medicine Interest Groups (FMIGs) encourage students to cultivate their interest in and promote the value of family medicine through community service, mentorship, professional development, and leadership.
Explore funding for your FMIG from the American Academy of Family Physicians
The Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians provides Minnesota FMIGs with $1,300 in grant funding each year and offers mentorship support.
Minnesota Family Medicine Interest Groups
Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine Rachel Passmore, DO, passmore.rachel@mayo.edu
University of Minnesota, Duluth campus Ray Christensen, DO, rchriste@d.umn.edu
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities campus Kate Brown, MD, brow0912@umn.edu
