Resident physician members of the NCAFP are encouraged to become actively involved in the leadership of our association through the Resident Section.
Stephanie Wilcher, MD MPH - Duke University Rural FMRP - Contact Dr. Wilcher at stephanie.wilcher@duke.edu
Irina Balan, MD - Harnett Health FMRP - Contact Dr. Balan at IBalan@capefearvalley.com
Resident Trustee: Atif Mahmood, MD, Cone Health FMRP - atif.mahmood@conehealth.com
Resident Trustee: Claire Namboodri, MD, Novant Health Wilmington FMRP- Claire.Namboodri@novanthealth.org
Practice Environment and Professional Development: Bailey Sanford, MD, Cone Health FMRP - james.bailey.sanford@gmail.com
Advocacy: Ishan Sahu, MD, UNC Health Southeastern FMRP - Ishan.Sahu@unchealth.unc.edu
Workforce : Danae Smart, MD, UNC FMRP - danaesmart@gmail.com
Resident leaders have the opportunity to provide input to help guide the NCAFP, its committees and its philanthropic organization, the NCAFP Foundation, as these entities strive to meet the goals of our Strategic Plan. Available leadership positions include:
More information about positions and meeting obligations can be found here: Summary of Resident & Student Leaders Positions.pdf. You can find a PDF of the Nomination Form here: Application Form 2025-26.pdf.
Resident Program Liaison - A volunteer(s) from each program serves as the communication point-person between the NCAFP and their respective program. These residents are typically in their 1st or 2nd year, have an interest in leadership and becoming more involved in the Academy in the future; however, 3rd year residents are also welcome. The liaison's role is to help communicate issues of importance to your peers, primarily around advocacy issues but it isn't necessarily limited to advocacy and legislative topics. Time commitment is minimal and email contact will be carefully and minimally utilized. Resident liaisons will meet virtually with the resident director and director electee in the spring each year to discuss updates and have an open forum. Though not a requirement, liaisons are encouraged to attend the resident business meeting at the Winter Conference as well as help coordinate a NCAFP site visit at your residency. The position does not require an application or an appointment by the NCAFP nominating committee. If a resident is interested in the volunteer role they should contact Perry Price at NCAFP offices at perry@ncafp.com or via telephone at 919-980-5357.
In addition to NCAFP leadership opportunities, there are many resident leadership options at the national level with the AAFP. Many of these positions require support from your state chapter, as a result please note that NCAFP's deadlines are prior to AAFP deadlines. In addition, NCAFP requires service on the state level before nominating someone to a national position.
For a complete listing of AAFP resident leadership positions please visit the AAFP site.
For a complete list of student and resident leaders currently serving in AAFP positions please visit the AAFP's online directory.
