AAPA liaison for AAFP

AAPA has re-opened the Healthcare Liaison application for the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP). Please consider applying so that we can amplify out Latinx voice in the AAFP community. The application deadline is June 30.

AAPA is seeking an AAPA fellow member to represent the Academy and the profession to the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP).

The ideal candidate is an AAPA fellow member who has demonstrated the ability to develop relationships, assertively address issues with physicians and medical organizations, and have a track record of securing physician support for PA issues. This PA will have an excellent working relationship with AAPA leaders and have extensive clinical experience. They will be well-versed in and supportive of AAPA’s strategic plan, policy positions, and recent developments. They will understand trends in healthcare, the U.S. political landscape, clinical issues, and policies and sensitivities of the national medical organization.

The liaisons will be appointed to a two-year term beginning July 1, 2025, and concluding June 30, 2027. The liaison is generally expected to attend one in-person meeting per year of the national medical organization. Participation in a yearly liaison conference call is also expected. The liaison will be asked to submit a report after attending an in-person meeting.

Warm regards,

PALH Leadership