NCAFP Medical Student Leadership

NCAFP medical student members are encouraged to become actively involved in the leadership of our association through the Student Section.  Available Student Leadership positions follow.  The deadline for serving during the 2025-2026 leadership cycle has passed, but if you are interested in serving during 2026-2027, please contact the NCAFP.

2024-2025 Student Leaders: NCAFP Academy Board of Directors

Nick Wells, UNC School of Medicine - Contact Nick at nicholas_wells@med.unc.edu
Ryan Taylor, Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine - Contact Ryan at r_taylor1221@email.campbell.edu

NCAFP Foundation Board of Trustees – Student Trustees

Julia Wood, University of North Carolina School of Medicine – julia_Wood@med.unc.edu
Shelia Romanick, Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine – s_chancoco0227@email.campbell.edu

2024-2025 Student Representatives to NCAFP Committees

Practice Environment and Professional Development – Natalie Sanchez Farez, Duke University School of Medicine – natalie.sanchezfarez@duke.edu
Advocacy – Hannah Rayala, ECU Brody School of Medicine – rayalah22@students.ecu.edu
Workforce – Drew Griggs, UNC School of Medicine – andrew_griggs@med.unc.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)  Resident Trustees are 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.  Descriptions of the committees can be found using this link on the NCAFP website.  The Representative position is a one-year term. 

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.

For questions, contact Perry Price at NCAFP offices at perry@ncafp.com or via telephone at 919-980-5357.

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 31st. For other appointed positions, the deadline is Aug. 5th.  Please note that NCAFP requires leadership on the state level prior to seeking national positions.

Review the NCAFP Policy for AAFP Nominations.pdf

For a complete listing of AAFP student 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.