NCAFP Medical Student Members

NCAFP medical student members are encouraged to become actively involved in the leadership of our association through the Student Section.

2019-2020 Student Leaders: NCAFP Academy Board of Directors

NCAFP Foundation Board of Trustees – Student Trustees

Morgan O. Carnes, Class of 2022, Wake Forest School of Medicine – morgan.o.carnes@gmail.com
Caitlin S. Porter, Class of 2021, Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine – cmsilver0222@email.campbell.edu

2019-2020 Student Representatives to NCAFP Committees

Member Satisfaction and Practice Environment – Adam J. Glenn, Class of 2022, University of North Carolina School of Medicine – adam_glenn@med.unc.edu
Payer and System Advocacy – Lauren R. Waskowicz, Class of 2022, University of North Carolina School of Medicine – lauren_waskowicz@med.unc.edu
Workforce Pipeline – Niki T. Winters, Class of 2021, Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University – wintersn17@students.ecu.edu

NC Academy of Family Physicians Student Leadership Positions

Student 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: Student Director  (1) Appointed to the NCAFP Board of Directors. This is a one-year term. Student Director-Elect (1)  Appointed to the NCAFP Board of Directors. This is a one-year term however the Director-Elect automatically succeeds to the position of Director  for another one-year term. Student Trustee  (2) Student Trustees appointed to the NCAFP Foundation Board of Trustees.  The Trustee position is a one-year term. Committee Representatives (3) One student is appointed to each of the NCAFP Committees structured in accordance with the NCAFP Strategic Plan.  The Representative position is a one-year term. Position descriptions are located here, meeting dates and attendance requirements can be found here. 

AAFP Student Leadership & Involvement Opportunities

In addition to NCAFP leadership opportunities, there are many student leadership options at the national level with the AAFP. Many of these positions require support from your state chapter.  As a result, please note the NCAFP's deadlines are prior to AAFP deadlines. For all elected & some appointed positions, the NCAFP deadline is May 1st. For other appointed positions, the deadline is Aug. 15th.   Please click here for NCAFP policy on AAFP Nominations. For a complete list of AAFP student leadership opportunities please visit the AAFP site via this link. For a complete list of student and resident leaders currently serving in AAFP positions please visit the AAFP's online directory here.